Regional Trade & Compliance Manager - North America

Arclin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arclin in North America is seeking a Regional Trade & Compliance Manager to lead daily import and export compliance across the region, ensuring alignment with global regulations and business objectives.

You will translate complex trade rules into practical actions, manage licensing, screening, and sanctions, and collaborate with logistics, manufacturing, legal, and supply chain teams to minimize risk and enable efficient global trade.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in trade compliance or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, licensing, and sanctions.
• Experience in manufacturing or chemicals is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily import/export compliance activities across North America.
• Ensure accurate trade docs, declarations, classification, and data.
• Manage export licensing, denied party screening, and sanctions controls.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise on impact to products and processes.
• Resolve customs issues and compliance disruptions with stakeholders.
• Oversee brokers and third-party providers, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Support inquiries, audits, and process improvements while maintaining compliance ownership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

Education

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

Job description

Regional Trade & Compliance Manager - North America

Location Preference (Atlanta, GA or Richmond, VA)

About Arclin

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 preserve the 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 operate with 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 technology that helps stall flames and save lives to the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands trusted to 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.

Reporting Relationship

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