Strategic Global Trade Compliance Leader

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, 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