Senior Global Trade & Export Compliance Lead (Import)

Amazon Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Prime Air seeks a seasoned export compliance leader to own and scale its global program, shaping policies, classifications, licensing, and risk management across EAR, ITAR, EU Dual-Use, and non‑US regimes.

You will work with Engineering, Legal, Tax, Public Policy, and Supply Chain to embed compliance into every business process, driving automation and scalable solutions. This role partners with senior leadership to translate regulatory risk into clear narratives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Master's degree, or 7+ years of work experience.
• Experience in trade compliance, customs operations, customs brokerage, supply chain, logistics or similar.

Responsibilities

• Own and scale Prime Air's global export compliance program — shape policies, processes, and work instructions that keep pace with a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape (EAR, ITAR, EU Dual-Use, and non-US regimes).
• Provide deep subject matter expertise on US and international export controls, classification (ECCN/USML), licensing, technology transfer, and deemed exports.
• Drive automation and innovative solutions to streamline export compliance at scale — you'll build, not just maintain.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, Legal, Tax, Public Policy, and Global Trade Services to embed compliance into business processes.
• Own leadership communications, metrics, and executive reporting — translate complex regulatory risk into clear business narratives.
• Manage external regulatory relationships and escalations including government filings, voluntary disclosures, and broker oversight.

Skills

Trade compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or 7+ years experience

Job description

Amazon Prime Air seeks a seasoned export compliance leader to own and scale its global program, shaping policies, classifications, licensing, and risk management across EAR, ITAR, EU Dual-Use, and non‑US regimes.

You will work with Engineering, Legal, Tax, Public Policy, and Supply Chain to embed compliance into every business process, driving automation and scalable solutions. This role partners with senior leadership to translate regulatory risk into clear narratives.