Global Trade Manager

Aptiv; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Life and accident insurance

Paid Time Off

Relocation assistance

Learning and development opportunities

Discount programs with manufacturers和

Recognition for excellence

Community involvement opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking a US Global Trade Services Manager to oversee compliant and efficient US import, export, and post-entry activities across all modes. You will ensure adherence to regulations while supporting business continuity.

The role collaborates with Corporate Trade, Legal, Logistics, and business units, manages brokers, conducts audits, and provides financial reporting. Strong HTS/ECCN knowledge and SAP GTS experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Top-tier global trade experience with a brokerage firm or multinational company.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience with HTS and ECCN classification preferred.
• English fluency required; multilingualism desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct oversight of US import, export, and post-entry activities.
• Primary contact with Corporate Trade, Legal, Logistics, IT, and BUs.
• Customs broker management and performance oversight.
• Provide financial reporting of customs and broker expenses by Plant/BU.
• Gather and manage KPIs with internal and external brokers.
• Oversee ACE Portal management and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Global trade compliance

US Customs procedures

Data analysis

KPI management

Audits support

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

People management (desirable)

Education

Higher education in Business, Logistics, or Financial background

HTS and ECCN classification experience (preferred)

Tools

ACE Portal management

SAP GTS experience

Broker license (preferred)

Job description

Role Summary

The US Global Trade Services Manager will be responsible for overseeing the compliant and efficient execution of US import, export, and post-entry activities across all modes of transportation. This role ensures that Aptiv's global trade operations are conducted in full compliance with all applicable import and export regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures, while supporting business continuity and operational excellence. The position reports directly to the Americas Global Trade Services Lead

Your Role

• Direct oversight and efficient execution of US import, export, and post-entry activities

• Primary contact with central areas of Corporate Trade, Legal, Logistics, IT, & Business Units.

• Customs Broker Management

• Provide support in all internal or external audits

• Responsible for providing financial reporting of customs and broker expenses by Plant/Business Unit.

• KPI gathering and management (Internal, External Brokers)

• General knowledge of Foreign Trade Policies
• In-depth knowledge of US Customs Processes/Regulations, US Imports, Exports & Post Entry
• Resolve shipment data insufficiencies for US Imports & Exports
• US Post Entry Corrections & Data Retention
• Perform Duty Rate Analysis
• PGA Reporting
• FDA Annual Reporting
• Entry Data Analysis & Auditing
• ISA Testing
• Surety Bond Management
• AD/CVD Qualification
• 301 Exclusion Qualification
• Experience in reconciliation Programs
• Experience with Drawback Program
• ACE Portal management

Your Background:

• Top-tier global trade experience, including with a Brokerage firm and/or multinational company

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience

• Higher education in Business, Logistics, or Financial background

• Experience in HTS and ECCN classification assignment preferred
• US Broker License preferred
• Technology and/or automotive industry experience is desirable

• Prior people management experience is desirable

• Experience with SAP GTS preferred

• English fluency required, multiple language skills desirable

Your Benefits:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation and Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement

You grow at Aptiv.

Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.

You make an impact at Aptiv.

One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.

You have support at Aptiv.

We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.

Meet the Next-Generation Aptiv

At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.

Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on—advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies.

Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.

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