Regional Trade & Compliance Manager - Latin America

Arclin USA LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arclin USA LLC in Richmond, VA, seeks a Regional Trade & Compliance Manager - Latin America to lead day-to-day import/export compliance across the LATAM region, ensuring alignment with global trade regulations and company objectives.

You will manage licensing, denied party screening, sanctions, and licensing, monitor regulatory changes, supervise brokers, and partner across functions to drive compliant, efficient supply chains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Logistics, Legal Studies, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in trade compliance, customs, import/export operations, or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of import compliance, export controls, customs valuation, classification, origin, sanctions, and licensing requirements.
• Customs Broker License a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily import and export compliance activities across the assigned region.
• Ensure accurate trade documentation, customs declarations, export filings, classification, origin, valuation, and regulatory data.
• Manage export licensing, denied party screening, sanctions compliance, embargo controls, and technology transfer requirements.
• Monitor changing trade regulations across the region and assess impacts to products, customers, supply chains, costs, and operations.
• Resolve customs clearance issues, shipment delays, regulatory inquiries, and compliance-related disruptions.
• Manage and audit customs brokers, freight forwarders, and other third-party trade service providers.
• Partner with Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Customer Service, Commercial, Manufacturing, Finance, Legal, and external providers.
• Support government agency inquiries, audits, inspections, compliance reviews, and trade optimization opportunities.
• Conduct training, risk assessments, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining Arclin ownership of compliance decisions and controls.

Skills

7+ years trade compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Logistics, Legal Studies, or related field

Job description

Regional Trade & Compliance Manager - Latin America

Locations

Spruance
5401 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Richmond, VA 23234, USA

Description

Regional Trade & Compliance Manager - Latin America (Brazil)

You can find Arclin everywhere. Our technologies make homes and transportation safer, help crops flourish, keep water clean,protect first responders and members of the military,and preservethe purity of essential pharmaceuticals. These vital, everyday products can't fail, and we’re here to give the world an extra layer of performance and peace of mind.

With ~4,000 team members across more than 30 global manufacturing facilities, we operatewith the scale to make a global impact and the agility to solve complex challenges at the molecular level. Rooted in scientific discovery and innovation, Arclin’s materials redefine performance across industries - from Firepoint®’s patented intumescent technologythat helps stall flames and save livesto the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands trustedto protect those who serve,strengthen aerospace and industrial systems, and perform where reliability and safety are top of mind.

As we expand our mission‑critical materials portfolio and shape the next era of performance technologies, we’re looking for people who want to grow, lead, and solve the challenges others can’t. Together, we’ll advance the innovations that keep the world moving. Because at Arclin, our people are truly Vital Beyond Measure.

About The Role:

The Regional Trade & Compliance Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day import and export compliance activities across an assigned region, ensuring compliance with global trade regulations while supporting Arclin business objectives. This role serves as the primary regional trade compliance resource, translating regulatory requirements into practical business actions and driving compliance across customs, export controls, sanctions, and trade programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily import and export compliance activities across the assigned region.
• Ensure accurate trade documentation, customs declarations, export filings, classification, origin, valuation, and regulatory data.
• Manage export licensing, denied party screening, sanctions compliance, embargo controls, and technology transfer requirements.
• Monitor changing trade regulations across the region and assess impacts to products, customers, supply chains, costs, and operations.
• Resolve customs clearance issues, shipment delays, regulatory inquiries, and compliance-related disruptions.
• Manage and audit customs brokers, freight forwarders, and other third-party trade service providers.
• Partner with Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Customer Service, Commercial, Manufacturing, Finance, Legal, and external providers.
• Support government agency inquiries, audits, inspections, compliance reviews, and trade optimization opportunities.
• Conduct training, risk assessments, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining Arclin ownership of compliance decisions and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Logistics, Legal Studies, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in trade compliance, customs, import/export operations, or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of import compliance, export controls, customs valuation, classification, origin, sanctions, and licensing requirements.
• Customs Broker License a plus but not required.
• Excellent analytical, communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Experience in manufacturing, specialty chemicals, industrial products, or related industries preferred.
• Regional language requirements (LA: Spanish, Portuguese, English

Reporting Relationship

· Reports to the Director, Global Trade Strategy & Compliance.

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