Manager, Global Trade Compliance

Allparts, Inc.; Colmar (PA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k with company match

Paid time off

Discounted Employee Stock PurchasePlan

Job summary

Dorman Products seeks a Senior Trade Compliance professional to lead our global program, ensuring adherence to import/export regulations and optimizing duty programs. This role requires deep knowledge of U.S.

and international trade laws and experience managing brokers and audits. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in trade compliance, a Bachelor’s in a related field, and a track record of implementing process improvements in a manufacturing/distribution setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive trade compliance experience.
• Experience managing complex import/export compliance programs.
• Licensed Customs Broker preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage key components of the global trade compliance program and ensure compliance with import/export regulations.
• Maintain trade compliance policies, procedures, controls, and work instructions.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess potential business impacts.
• Support implementation of compliance initiatives and process improvements.
• Support import/export compliance activities across North American operations and international markets.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on customs and trade compliance matters.
• Oversee customs broker relationships and related compliance requirements.
• Lead CTPAT program administration and audits.
• Coordinate risk assessments, validations, audits, and corrective action plans.
• Manage duty savings and trade optimization programs, including drawback, First Sale, FTZ, and other initiatives.

Job description

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Date: Oct 14, 2026

Company: Dorman Products

Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products. Today, we have more than 3,800 employees across 29 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Reaching a revenue of $2.13 billion in 2025, Dorman is publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM.

Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.

Job Summary

This role follows a hybrid work model requiring at least one day per week onsite in our corporate headquarters in suburban Philadelphia (Colmar, PA). Candidates must have flexibility to adjust their onsite day(s) based on business demands, meetings, and collaboration needs.

Primary Duties

• Manage key components of the Company's global trade compliance program and ensure compliance with applicable import and export regulations.
• Maintain trade compliance policies, procedures, controls, and work instructions.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess potential business impacts.
• Support implementation of compliance initiatives and process improvements.
• Support import and export compliance activities across North American operations and other international markets, as applicable.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on customs and trade compliance matters.

Customs Compliance and Broker Management

• Manage customs broker relationships and oversee broker performance.
• Maintain broker operating procedures and import compliance requirements.
• Review broker performance metrics and support corrective action activities as needed.
• Oversee broker billing review and reconciliation processes.
  Support customs valuation, classification, country of origin, admissibility, and other import compliance activities across U.S. and Canadian operations.
• Manage customs bond activities and related compliance requirements.

Supply Chain Security and CTPAT

• Serve as primary administrator for the Company's CTPAT program.
• Maintain CTPAT security profiles, documentation, and annual program requirements.
• Coordinate risk assessments, validations, audits, and corrective action plans.
• Manage supplier security compliance activities and related audit programs.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support supply chain security objectives.

Trade Programs and Duty Optimization

• Manage duty savings and trade optimization programs, including drawback, First Sale, FTZ, and other applicable trade initiatives.
• Oversee administration of special trade programs and related compliance requirements.
• Support identification and implementation of duty savings opportunities and trade program improvements.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to maximize program effectiveness and compliance.

Audit and Compliance Monitoring

• Manage customs entry audit activities and compliance monitoring programs.
• Review audit findings and coordinate corrective actions when necessary.
• Support internal audits, external reviews, and regulatory inquiries.

Export Compliance

• Manage export compliance activities and processes.
• Support export transactions by evaluating country-specific import requirements, documentation requirements, and trade compliance risks in coordination with brokers, freight forwarders, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Support export classification, screening, recordkeeping, and licensing requirements, as applicable.
• Monitor export regulatory developments and support implementation of compliance requirements.
• Partner with business stakeholders to ensure compliance with export control regulations.

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

• Provide guidance and technical support to Trade Compliance team members.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support trade compliance programs and process improvements.
• Support compliance-related projects, system enhancements, and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics, Product Management, Finance, Legal, IT, and Operations to support compliance objectives.
• Support trade compliance training and awareness activities throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and import compliance requirements; familiarity with Canadian customs regulations and import processes preferred.
• Working knowledge of export control regulations, export compliance practices, and international trade requirements impacting global shipments.
• Experience managing customs brokers and external compliance service providers.
• Experience administering CTPAT programs and supply chain security initiatives.
• Experience with customs audits, compliance monitoring, and corrective action processes.
• Experience with duty drawback, First Sale, Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs), and other duty optimization programs preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex trade compliance programs and make sound compliance decisions with limited supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and trade compliance systems.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Logistics, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive trade compliance experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex import and export compliance programs.
• Experience working within a global manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain environment preferred.
• Licensed Customs Broker preferred.
• Experience with CTPAT, FTZ, Drawback, First Sale, and other special trade programs strongly preferred.

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The US base salary range for this full-time position is $102,900.00 to $153,100.00. This role is also eligible for a bonus. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Compensation decisions are made based on the specific facts and circumstances of each role and candidate.

As a Dorman US contributor, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid time off (sick/vacation), and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V. www.DormanProducts.com

Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia
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