Global Trade Operations Supervisor

Air Products; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance (day

401(k) retirement with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance (AD&D)

Job summary

Air Products in Allentown, PA seeks a Classification and Controls Supervisor to lead global trade compliance and SAP GTS processes. You will classify materials, review shipments for regulatory compliance, and supervise a team handling licensing checks.

Applicants should have 7+ years of relevant experience, strong SAP GTS/ECC/HANA knowledge, and U.S. export/import regulation experience. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, with leadership skills to drive global initiatives.

Qualifications

• Expertise in SAP GTS and SAP ECC/HANA.
• U.S. export/import regulation experience.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience; supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise global team handling GTS/SPL blocks and HTN/ECCN classifications.
• Manage SAP GTS workflows for export/import compliance.
• Classify materials and maintain ECCN and HTN codes.
• Review and clear blocked orders; escalate issues as needed.
• Collaborate on system enhancements and compliance projects.
• Submit license applications and maintain regulatory records.

Skills

SAP GTS

ECC/HANA

Export controls

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain

Certifications

Tools

SAP GTS

ECC/HANA

Job description

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What’s Possible

About the Role

We’re seeking a Classification and Controls Supervisor to lead global trade compliance operations and manage SAP GTS (Global Trade Services) processes at our global headquarters in Allentown, PA. This role ensures accurate classification of materials, reviews shipments for regulatory compliance, and oversees a team responsible for embargo, sanctioned party, and licensing checks.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise global team handling GTS/SPL blocks and Harmonized Tariff Number (HTN)/Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN) classifications.
• Manage SAP GTS workflows for export/import compliance.
• Classify materials and maintain ECCN and HTN codes.
• Review and clear blocked orders; escape issues as needed.
• Collaborate on system enhancements and compliance projects.
• Submit license applications and maintain regulatory records.

What We’re Looking For

• Expertise in SAP GTS and SAP ECC/HANA.
• Strong knowledge of trade compliance; U.S. export/import regulation experience.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, related field, or certifications.

Preferred Skills

• Strategic mindset and ability to lead global teams.
• Additional language proficiency is a plus.

What We Offer

We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits for our employees.

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D

Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans offer. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the outstanding strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

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