Global Trade Operations Supervisor

US10 Air Products and Chemical; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Air Products is seeking a Classification and Controls Supervisor to lead global trade compliance operations and oversee SAP GTS processes at our Allentown, PA HQ. You will supervise a team that handles embargoes, sanctioned party screening, and licensing checks.

You will classify materials, maintain ECCN and HTN codes, review blocked orders, collaborate on system enhancements, and submit license applications. A strong background in SAP GTS and U.S.

Qualifications

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

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

SAP ECC/HANA

Trade compliance

Export/import regulations

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business / Supply Chain / related field

Tools

SAP GTS workflows

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.

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; escalates issues as needed.
• Collaborate on system enhancements and compliance projects.
• Submit license applications and maintain regulatory records.

Required Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• 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

Veteran Friendly

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.

Company Overview

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.)

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.

Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at [e-mail].

Employee and Applicant Rights

Behind every success and innovation that has made a difference in the world, you will find a team of passionate people who helped make it possible. At Air Products, our talented people help each other and our customers thrive. To our colleagues, we are valued and respected teammates. To our customers, we are partners in creating value. To our communities, we are caring, involved neighbors and committed stewards of the environment.

Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company with more than 85 years of experience serving energy, environmental, and emerging markets while generating a cleaner future. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace where safety comes first, diverse perspectives are valued, innovation thrives, and employees have opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.