Senior Global Trade Compliance Manager

Fluence; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 170.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Fluence, a global leader in energy storage and optimization software, is seeking a Sr. Global Trade Compliance Manager. You will lead the company’s international trade compliance strategy, drive efficiency, and manage a skilled team across regions.

The role requires deep expertise in tariff classification, licenses, and export controls, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration. You will guide Operations, Legal, and Finance on complex regulatory matters, develop training programs,

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• Lead global import and export compliance strategy across regions.
• Provide guidance on HTS/ECCN classification, duty rates, and documentation for imports/exports (licenses, certificates).
• Identify initiatives to improve duty competitiveness, reduce风险, and lower costs through trade programs.
• Monitor regulatory environment and brief senior leaders with recommendations.
• Design and maintain ICP governing import/export of Fluence products and drive process improvements.
• Serve as SME on tariff classification, valuation, import requirements, and FTA rules of origin.
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs across the business.
• Partner with brokers, Logistics, Purchasing, Finance, Legal, and suppliers for end-to-end compliance and broker performance.
• Establish scorecards and lead corrective actions, including disclosures and regulatory responses.
• Ensure record-keeping, audits, export declarations, and reporting; respond to authorities.
• Collaborate with Product Development to determine export jurisdiction and document control reasons.
• Screen against sanctions and support due diligence (UFLPA).
• Build and mentor a trade compliance team and roadmap for the function.

Kenntnisse

HTS/ECCN classification

Tariff valuation

Export controls (EAR/ITAR)

CBP ACE portal

SAP

Incoterms

Leadership & training

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree (Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Tax, Law, or related field)

Tools

CBP ACE portal

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

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 to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact

We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In

We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.

Equal Opportunity Employer
At Fluence, we believe great teams are built on a collaborative and connected culture. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Work Authorization
To join our team, you’ll need to be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout your employment, without the need for employer sponsorship. Please note that Fluence does not sponsor work visas for this position.