Manager, Global Trade Compliance

Dorman Products; Colmar (PA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401k plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

The Global Trade Compliance Manager at Dorman Products oversees the company’s global trade compliance program, ensuring adherence to U.S. and Canadian import/export requirements while supporting business operations.

You will lead broker management, CTPAT program administration, and duty optimization initiatives across the enterprise. You will partner with internal teams and external providers to monitor regulatory changes, implement process improvements, and manage compliance risks in North

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive trade compliance experience.
• Experience managing complex import/export programs and brokers.
• Knowledge of US/Canadian customs, export controls, and FTZ/drawback concepts.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage key components of global trade compliance program and regulatory changes.
• Oversee customs brokers, procedures, and performance metrics.
• Support CTPAT program administration and supplier security efforts.
• Develop and implement duty savings and trade optimization initiatives.
• Lead audit activities and coordinate corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure export compliance and risk mitigation.

Skills

US Customs knowledge

Export controls

CTPAT experience

Audit & monitoring

Duty optimization

Broker management

Problem solving

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Trade/Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Trade compliance systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Global Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for managing key components of the Company's global trade compliance program, ensuring compliance with U.S. and Canadian customs requirements, export control regulations, and supply chain security initiatives while supporting business operations and compliance objectives. The role also supports international trade activities, including exports to Mexico and other global markets. This role serves as a subject matter expert and business partner across the organization, with responsibility for customs compliance, broker management, CTPAT, export compliance, duty optimization programs, special trade programs, audits, and compliance monitoring activities. The Global Trade Compliance Manager will oversee critical compliance programs, manage external service providers, identify opportunities for process improvement and duty savings, and support regulatory compliance initiatives across the business. The position requires strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

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

Trade Compliance Program Management

• 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.

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