Manager, Global Trade Compliance

NCBioImpact; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Medical, dental, vision

Generous 401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Catalent is seeking a Manager, Global Trade Compliance to lead the development and continuous improvement of the company’s global trade compliance program. The role provides guidance on import/export, customs, and government-regulated requirements while supporting CTPAT and related programs across multiple U.S.

sites. The position emphasizes training, audits, policy updates, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure regulatory alignment and risk management across locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Five years of related global trade compliance experience.
• Working knowledge of import/export processes and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with tariff classification, export controls, sanctions, valuation, country of origin.
• Experience with Foreign-Trade Zones or other duty programs.
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements clearly.
• Ability to work with cross-functional and geographically diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on global import/export, customs, sanctions, embargo, and other government agency requirements.
• Support tariff classification activities, including HTS and ECCN determinations.
• Conduct business-partner screening and sanctions reviews; document findings and communicate results.
• Develop and deliver trade compliance training for employees and cross-functional teams.
• Conduct import/export audits, transaction reviews, risk assessments, and corrective-action follow-ups.
• Review and update trade compliance policies and procedures.
• Lead or support customs partnership and trusted trader programs (CTPAT, AEO).
• Support due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and new supply chain initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Global trade compliance

Regulatory communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Training delivery

Audits and risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant certifications

High school diploma

Tools

Global trade management systems

Job description

About Site

Our Bridgewater location is the corporate office for Catalent. The facility is located approximately 45 minutes from Newark Liberty airport.

Position Summary

The Manager, Global Trade Compliance supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization’s global trade compliance program. This role provides practical guidance on import, export, customs, and trade requirements; supports special customs and supports CTPAT compliance. The Manager also supports site training, supports corrective actions, and helps ensure that trade compliance procedures align with applicable government regulations and organizational requirements.

The Role:

• Provide guidance on global import, export, customs, sanctions, embargo, and other government agency requirements.

• Support tariff and export-control classification activities, including Harmonized Tariff Schedule and Export Control Classification Number determinations.

• Conduct business-partner screening and periodic sanctions reviews; document findings, recommend actions, and communicate results to appropriate stakeholders.

• Develop and deliver trade compliance training for employees and cross-functional teams across assigned locations.

• Conduct import and export compliance audits, transaction reviews, risk assessments, and corrective-action follow-up.

• Review and update trade compliance policies, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and related controls.

• Lead or support customs partnership and trusted trader programs, including CTPAT Supply Chain Security, CTPAT Trade Compliance, EU/UK AEO, and similar programs.

• Support trade compliance due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, business changes, and new supply chain initiatives.

• Other duties as assigned.
  

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma

• Minimum of five years of related global trade compliance experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Working knowledge of import and export processes, documentation, and regulatory requirements.

• Experience with tariff classification, export controls, sanctions, valuation, country of origin, and other government agency requirements.

• Experience with Foreign-Trade Zones, inward processing, or other preferential duty programs.

• Ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements clearly in written, verbal, and training formats.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional and geographically diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or relevant professional certifications.

• Experience supporting customs partnership or trusted trader programs, such as CTPAT or AEO.

• Experience with global trade management systems and compliance process improvement.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position in NJ is $110,000 - $150,000, plus bonus. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states. The anticipated salary range for this position in MA is $110,000 - $150,000, plus bonus. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states. The anticipated salary range for this position in MD is $105,000 - $135,000, plus bonus. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Competitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options

• Generous 401(k) match

• Tuition reimbursement

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life‑saving and life‑enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

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