Sr Manager Trade Compliance

Air Distribution Technologies, Inc; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Distribution Limited seeks a Global Trade Compliance Sr. Manager to lead a cross-border compliance function across multiple jurisdictions. You will report to the Vice President Legal & Compliance and shape global strategy, safeguarding regulatory obligations and building a high-performing team.

The role requires deep subject-matter expertise, commercial acumen, and strong leadership to drive change and collaborate across diverse groups. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international trade, law, tax or business economics; Master’s preferred.
• Licensed Customs Broker or equivalent certifications (CUSECO or CES) are a plus.
• 7 years of experience in trade compliance in a multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy for the Global Trade Compliance function.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies to safeguard compliance with global trade regulations (IMMEX, CTPAT, OEA, export controls).
• Develop KPIs and measurement processes.
• Manage import compliance, supply chain security, export control and sanctions incidents.
• Support strategic projects (including M&A) with compliance input and due diligence.
• Develop automated tools to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Ensure brokerage partners have standardized SOPs and high-quality service.
• Mentor and grow a diverse, high-performing compliance team.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree (international trade, law, tax, business economics)

Master's preferred

Licensed Customs Broker / CUSECO or CES

Job description

We are seeking a Global Trade Compliance Sr. Manager to lead and strengthen our trade compliance function across multiple businesses and jurisdictions. Reporting to the Vice President Legal & Compliance, this role is responsible for setting global strategy, safeguarding regulatory compliance, and building a high-performing team.

Beyond deep subject-matter expertise, the ideal candidate will bring the commercial acumen, drive, and interpersonal skills to engage proactively on a wide range of business issues. The successful candidate will inspire change across a diverse team while continuing to develop and upskill its members. In short, we are looking for a team builder, executor, collaborator, and agent of change.

How you will do it

• Lead the strategy for Trade Compliance function.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and guidelines to safeguard compliance with applicable Global Trade Compliance regulations (including IMMEX program, CTPAT and OEA, export controls, etc.),
• Develop performance KPIs and measurement processes
• Manage import compliance, supply chain security, export control and sanctions incidents in a dynamic environment.
• Participate in and support strategic projects (including M&A transactions) with relevant compliance input, evaluation, and investigation (due diligence).
• Develop and implement automated process tools where applicable, to ensure consistency and compliance
• Ensure brokerage partners have standardized operating procedures and provide outstanding service at competitive prices
• Develop, nurture, and enable a successful compliance team with a diverse membership. Mentor and develop the team to transform the compliance function as an outstanding organization.
• Additional duties assigned by management.

What we look for

• Bachelor’s degree (international trade, law, tax, business economics), Master's Preferred, Licensed Customs Broker, CUSECO or CES certifications, or commensurate experience.
• 7 years’ experience in trade compliance within a multinational environment (e.g., multinational corporation, consultancy, law firm, or government).
• Experience with Trade Compliance audit programs.
• Understanding of supply chain security certifications, such as OEA and CTPAT.
• Able to lead a team in a multi-cultural, fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, sanctions, and export control regimes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel as required up to 25%.

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