Sr. Manager Trade Compliance

Weatherford; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford is seeking a Senior Manager Trade Compliance to join our team in Houston, TX. The role requires leading trade compliance in a multinational setting and advising on import, export, and sanctions matters across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in import/export/sanctions compliance, a law degree, and experience with trade compliance programs, export controls, and ERP systems such as JD Edwards or SAP. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Five plus years of import, export compliance, and/or sanctions compliance experience required.
• A Law Degree from an Accredited Institution is preferred.
• Wide experience with trade compliance programs, economicsanctions concepts and its requirements as screening process, denied parties identification, etc.
• Subject matter expert on export controls, customs regimes, classification, valuation, incoterms, rules of origin.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced international environment handling multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Strong personal commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Well organized and able to manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• Ability to create and maintain strong business relationships.
• Expert-level written and verbal English skills required.
• Fluency in multiple languages a plus.
• Expertise in the oil and gas industry preferred.
• Familiarity with JD Edwards, OTM/GTM, SAP or equivalent ERP systems required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trade Compliance practice in the Eastern Hemisphere (Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Middle East).
• Monitor trade-related regulatory developments and advise business and functional teams regarding import, export, and sanctions regulations.
• Develop and provide trade compliance training (across different levels of the Geozone, as needed).
• Engage with government regulatory bodies on a variety of trade-related issues.
• Lead internal investigations and disclosures to government agencies in relation to potential export control/sanctions issues.
• Work and advise the business of any impact resulted of export controls and sanctions regulations.
• Work closely with other shared functions such as Sales & Business Development, Legal, Tax, Supply Chain, Logistics, A&I, and Finance Teams to advise and conduct customs/trade compliance assessments.
• Work closely with the Operations teams (Product Lines in all levels) across the Organization.
• Timely report and elevate any issue or matter arising in the Region to her/his manager.

Skills

5+ years exp in import/export/compli

Law degree

Trade compliance programs

Export controls expertise

ERP familiarity

Education

Law degree

Tools

JD Edwards

OTM/GTM

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

Weatherford is currently seeking a Sr. Manager Trade Compliance to join our team. If you have proven Trade Compliance experience in Multinational Corporations, Big 4, or Law Firms in supporting or upgrading the logistics and trade compliance function in an organization then this could be the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trade Compliance practice in the Eastern Hemisphere (Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Middle East).
• Monitor trade-related regulatory developments and advise business and functional teams regarding import, export, and sanctions regulations.
• Develop and provide trade compliance training (across different levels of the Geozone, as needed).
• Engage with government regulatory bodies on a variety of trade-related issues.
• Lead internal investigations and disclosures to government agencies in relation to potential export control/sanctions issues.
• Work and advise the business of any impact resulted of export controls and sanctions regulations.
• Work closely with other shared functions such as Sales & Business Development, Legal, Tax, Supply Chain, Logistics, A&I, and Finance Teams to advise and conduct customs/trade compliance assessments.
• Work closely with the Operations teams (Product Lines in all levels) across the Organization.
• Timely report and elevate any issue or matter arising in the Region to her/his manager.

Skills/Education Required

• Five plus years of import, export compliance, and/or sanctions compliance experience required. A candidate with expertise in all three disciplines is strongly preferred.
• A Law Degree from an Accredited Institution is preferred.
• Wide experience with trade compliance programs, economicsanctions concepts and its requirements as screening process, denied parties identification, etc.
• Subject matter expert on export controls, customs regimes, classification, valuation, incoterms, rules of origin.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced international environment handling multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Strong personal commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Well organized and able to manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• Ability to create and maintain strong business relationships.
• Expert-level written and verbal English skills required.
• Fluency in multiple languages a plus.
• Expertise in the oil and gas industry preferred.
• Familiarity with JD Edwards, OTM/GTM, SAP or equivalent ERP systems required.

Travel Requirement: This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to: 10-25%

About Us:

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.
When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.
Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.