Strategic Global Trade Compliance Leader

Socket.dev; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Trade Compliance Manager at Vertiv leads global trade compliance, sets strategic standards, and develops standardized policies, procedures, and training to ensure regulatory adherence. You will manage risk profiles across countries, oversee export controls, sanctions, and screening, and advise Legal on due diligence and regulatory matters.

This role requires travel, collaboration with regional teams, and hands-on leadership to improve global trade processes while aligning with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience with international trade compliance.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of import/export regulatory compliance as detailed in Essential Functions.
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent data analytics competency.
• Fluency in Spanish or another language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage trade compliance risk profile in multiple countries against regulations.
• Devise global duty reduction strategies and ensure implementation.
• Standardize and enrich trade master data for enterprise-wide operations.
• Act as subject-matter expert on export control and sanctions; oversee screening.
• Assist Legal on due diligence, federal contracting, and ESG tasks.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for Vertiv International Trade Compliance.
• Outline and drive globally consistent, efficient compliance programs.
• Build Global Trade Compliance Policies and Guidelines.
• Define training requirements and materials for compliance.
• Audit programs and define review frequencies with business units.

Skills

Customs Brokers license

Strong communication skills

Data analytics

Fluency in Spanish or another language

Education

BA/BS Degree in Law, Business, Government or related field

Job description

The International Trade Compliance Manager at Vertiv leads global trade compliance, sets strategic standards, and develops standardized policies, procedures, and training to ensure regulatory adherence. You will manage risk profiles across countries, oversee export controls, sanctions, and screening, and advise Legal on due diligence and regulatory matters.

This role requires travel, collaboration with regional teams, and hands-on leadership to improve global trade processes while aligning with