Trade Compliance & Data Governance Lead (SAP)

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Alabama seeks a Trade Compliance Master Data Governance Specialist to lead data governance across SAP and broker platforms, ensuring accurate classifications and regulatory readiness. You will coordinate with multiple functions to standardize processes and drive data quality initiatives.

The role emphasizes identifying data discrepancies, monitoring regulatory changes, and building scalable workflows with AI-enabled analytics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in trade compliance, customs operations, import/export operations, master data, logistics, regulatory operations, or supply chain controls.
• Working knowledge of HTS/HS classification, country of origin, customs documentation, IOR, PGA/FDA requirements, valuation, and recordkeeping.
• Experience with SAP, ERP master data, trade compliance systems, broker platforms, or structured operational databases.
• Strong Excel, reporting, data-quality, and analytical skills.
• Bachelor's degree required in supply chain, logistics, business, international trade, engineering, data management, or related field.
• US work authorization required; candidates must not require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Own trade master data governance across SAP, product master systems, trade databases, and broker platforms
• Establish data standards, governance processes, and controls for classifications, country of origin, regulatory indicators, and supporting documentation
• Synchronize trade compliance data across SAP, invoices, broker databases, and other trade repositories
• Identify and resolve data discrepancies and manage broker inquiries through root-cause correction
• Monitor evolving import/export regulations and assess impacts on products and parts
• Build change-management processes to update systems, validate data, document compliance actions, and confirm broker readiness
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, planning, logistics, warehouse operations, quality, finance, suppliers, and trade teams
• Develop workflows, accountability structures, escalation paths, and governance forums
• Create dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting covering data quality, compliance risks, broker holds, documentation gaps, and readiness
• Develop SOPs, playbooks, and standardized processes using automation, analytics, workflow tools, and AI

Skills

Independent problem-solving

Attention to detail

Cross-functional influence

Process discipline

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, international trade, engineering, data management

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Trade compliance systems

Broker platforms

Analytics tools

AI-enabled analysis

Job description

Jobtailor in Alabama seeks a Trade Compliance Master Data Governance Specialist to lead data governance across SAP and broker platforms, ensuring accurate classifications and regulatory readiness. You will coordinate with multiple functions to standardize processes and drive data quality initiatives.

The role emphasizes identifying data discrepancies, monitoring regulatory changes, and building scalable workflows with AI-enabled analytics.