Senior Global Trade Compliance Manager

Fluence BESS India Private Limited; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluence, a global leader in energy storage and optimization software, is seeking a Sr. Global Trade Compliance Manager. You will lead international trade compliance strategy, guidance on classifications, licenses, and regulatory monitoring across regions.

The role collaborates with Operations, Legal, Finance, and Engineering to optimize costs and ensure compliance. You will drive ICP development, training, and continuous improvement while managing a team and coordinating with brokers to maintain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Tax, Law, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progresssive experience in customs and trade compliance with leadership experience.
• US Customs Broker License (LCB) strongly preferred.
• Experience with tariff classification, valuation, duty drawback, FTZ, and FTAs.
• Knowledge of EAR/ITAR, sanctions regimes, and export controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead global import/export compliance strategy across regions.
• Provide guidance on HTS/ECCN classification, duty rates, and fees.
• Oversee licenses and documentation for imports/exports (export licenses, FTA, licenses).
• Monitor regulatory environment and brief leadership with recommendations.
• Design and maintain ICP for imports/exports and drive process improvements.
• Serve as SME on tariff classification, valuation, and import requirements.
• Develop and deliver trade compliance training.
• Collaborate with brokers, logistics, finance, legal, and suppliers.
• Establish scorecards for documentation accuracy and lead corrective actions.
• Ensure record-keeping, audits, export declarations, and reporting.
• Work with product/engineering to determine export jurisdiction and origin.
• Screen against sanctions and support UFLPA due diligence.
• Build and mentor a trade compliance team and roadmap.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence senior leaders

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Tax, Law, or related field

Tools

SAP

CBP ACE portal

Incoterms

Job description

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com .

Job Description

Role Overview

As the Sr. Global Trade Compliance Manager, you will be a key leader in developing, implementing, and overseeing Fluence's global trade compliance strategy and operations. You will provide strategic leadership to ensure the company navigates the complexities of international trade laws and regulations while optimizing for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Fluence's global import and export compliance strategy, ensuring compliant, efficient daily operations across all regions.
• Provide the Operations teams with expert guidance on HTS/ECCN classification, duty rates, and fees. Oversee license applications and the documentation needed for imports and exports (export licenses, FTA certificates, steel licenses, FCC 740, FDA 2877, etc.).
• Identify and lead initiatives to improve duty competitiveness, reduce compliance risk, and lower costs through trade programs such as duty drawback, Foreign Trade Zones, bonded warehouses, TIB, Chapter 98, and FTA utilization.
• Monitor the global regulatory environment, including trade tensions and tariff actions (Section 301, Section 232, AD/CVD, and evolving U.S. tariff authorities, plus IEEPA refund developments). Assess the impact on Fluence's business and brief senior leadership and stakeholders with clear recommendations.
• Design, implement, and maintain the Internal Control Compliance Program (ICP) governing the import and export of Fluence products, and drive continuous improvement in trade management processes and systems.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and escalation point for internal and external stakeholders on tariff classification, valuation, duty impacts, import requirements, and FTA rules of origin.
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs across the business.
• Partner with customs brokers, Logistics, Purchasing, Finance, Legal, and suppliers to ensure end-to-end global trade compliance, and manage broker performance.
• Establish and audit scorecard metrics for customs clearance documentation and broker entry accuracy. Lead corrective action, including prior disclosures and responses to government inquiries where needed.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping, internal audits, export declarations, and reporting, and lead responses to export and customs authorities.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Engineering to determine export jurisdiction and classification for all goods, software, and technology, and to document reasons for control.
• Screen against sanctions and restricted-party lists, and support supply chain compliance requirements such as forced-labor (UFLPA) due diligence.
• Build, mentor, and develop a trade compliance team, and set priorities and a multi-year roadmap for the function.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Tax, Law, or a related field, and 8+ years of progressive experience in customs and trade compliance, including people or project leadership.
• A U.S. Customs Broker License (LCB) is strongly preferred.
• Deep experience in tariff classification, valuation, duty drawback, FTZ, and free trade agreements.
• Working knowledge of U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR) and sanctions regimes.
• Subject matter expertise in import and export requirements in EMEA and APAC (e.g., China, Taiwan, India) is a plus.
• Proficiency with the CBP ACE portal, SAP, and Incoterms.
• Strong communication, presentation, and training skills, including the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional partners.
• Self-motivation, sound judgment, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a hybrid, global environment.

Our Culture

At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

Unleash Voices

We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.

Customer Fluent

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly