Trade Compliance Manager

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Molecular Devices is seeking an experienced Trade Compliance leader to manage day-to-day US and Canada operations and to support global trade compliance activities. You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics, R&D, and Quality to ensure adherence to all trade laws and internal policies.

You will drive tariff mitigation strategies, implement compliance programs, and lead cost-reduction initiatives across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, shaping robust controls and global standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of experience in customs, export controls, or related field.
• Proficient knowledge of US export regulations, including EAR, Census, OFAC sanctions, ECCN classification, export licensing, and restricted party screening.
• Advanced expertise in U.S. customs regulations, including customs valuation, HTS classification, country of origin determination, and import compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of Canadian and EU import and export trade regulations and their application in day-to-day operational and regulatory decision making.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing tariff mitigation strategies, such as free trade agreements, duty drawback, reconciliation, and similar cost-reduction programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day trade compliance operational activities for Molecular Devices within the US and Canada and support the trade compliance function globally
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Logistics, R&D, Quality and other key stakeholders to provide subject matter expertise on trade compliance requirements, ensure alignment with all applicable trade laws and internal trade compliance policies and procedures
• Lead key tariff mitigation and duty saving strategies, including first sale, duty drawback, country of origin determinations, reconciliation, Section 232 tariffs assessments, and cost-avoidance initiatives that support the financial business objectives and supply chain flows
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve trade compliance programs, policies, SOPs, and internal controls for U.S., Canada, and Europe to strengthen organizational capability and ensure consistent compliance standards globally
• Proactively identify, assess, and execute process improvements and value-add opportunities that enhance compliance efficiency, minimize regulatory risk exposure, and drive cost reductions

Education

Bachelor’s degree

6+ years experience in customs/export controls

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day trade compliance operational activities for Molecular Devices within the US and Canada and support the trade compliance function globally
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Logistics, R&D, Quality and other key stakeholders to provide subject matter expertise on trade compliance requirements, ensure alignment with all applicable trade laws and internal trade compliance policies and procedures
• Lead key tariff mitigation and duty saving strategies, including first sale, duty drawback, country of origin determinations, reconciliation, Section 232 tariffs assessments, and cost-avoidance initiatives that support the financial business objectives and supply chain flows
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve trade compliance programs, policies, SOPs, and internal controls for U.S., Canada, and Europe to strengthen organizational capability and ensure consistent compliance standards globally
• Proactively identify, assess, and execute process improvements and value-add opportunities that enhance compliance efficiency, minimize regulatory risk exposure, and drive cost reductions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 6+ years of experience in customs, export controls, or related field
• Proficient knowledge of US export regulations, including the EAR, Census, OFAC sanctions, Commerce Control List, ECCN classification, export licensing, and restricted party screening
• Advanced expertise in U.S. customs regulations, including customs valuation, HTS classification, country of origin determination, and import compliance requirements
• Working knowledge of the Canadian and EU import and export trade regulations and their application in day-to-day operational and regulatory decision making
• Demonstrated experience in implementing tariff mitigation strategies, such as free trade agreements, duty drawback, reconciliation, and similar cost-reduction programs.