Trade Compliance Manager

Alstom; City of Plattsburgh (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Trade Compliance Manager to navigate the complexities of international trade. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely while leading strategic initiatives in customs compliance and trade regulations. Collaborate with dynamic teams, manage brokerage contracts, and drive efficiency in sourcing decisions. With a focus on professional growth, you will enjoy a stable career path, continuous learning, and the chance to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving industry. If you're ready for a challenge, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Award-winning learning programs

Career development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• 10+ years in international trade and customs regimes.
• Strong understanding of export regulations and compliance.
• Experience in developing and managing compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage customs compliance and brokerage contracts.
• Support sourcing decisions with a customs perspective.
• Optimize manufacturing footprint and tariff management.

Skills

International business/trade experience

Customs regimes knowledge

Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

Customs brokerage familiarity

Presentation skills

Free Trade Agreements knowledge

ERP background

Compliance program development

Tariff knowledge

Manufacturing footprint optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Legal

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Req ID: 481778

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time remote Trade Compliance Manager in Plattsburgh, NY, US we’re looking for? (This role may be located 100% remote anywhere in the US)

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your interest in geopolitical complexity, and your strong background in international trade and strategic decision-making in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside passionate, dynamic, and motivated teammates.
You will create and manage strategic initiatives and support the regional network of Customs experts. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Regional Supply Chain Team, project teams, and external suppliers), act as a country-level customs and compliance expert, manage brokerage contracts, support sourcing decisions from a customs perspective, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Contributing to supplier selection and total cost of ownership decisions for sourcing scenarios
• Managing the increasingly complex network of tariffs, counter-vailing duties, and retaliatory actions
• Acting as an expert within project teams on customs regimes and manufacturing footprint optimization
• Facilitating communication towards internal and external stakeholders
• Ensuring that the company and its senior management team stay updated on any new customs requirements or initiatives that could affect our business and our customers
• Managing Global Free Trade Agreements
• Leading and implementing a best-in-class Compliance and Consulting strategy focused on building, managing, and growing long-term partnerships with our clients
• Supporting sourcing decisions from a customs lens to optimize efficiency and compliance
• Managing brokerage contracts to ensure seamless customs operations
• Driving consistency in process, systems, and data across Alstom sites

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal, Supply Chain, or related field
• 10 years of experience in international business/trade and customs regimes
• Strong knowledge of export EAR (Export Administration Regulations)
• Familiarity with customs brokerage and regulations
• Ability to present comfortably to groups of varying sizes and levels within the organization, as well as to external suppliers and attorneys
• High-level technical competence related to Free Trade Agreements
• ERP background and purchasing/Supply Chain experience
• Experience in developing compliance programs and processes
• Knowledge of tariffs and their implications
• Understanding of manufacturing footprint optimization

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Be able to work remotely within the US
• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning programs

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Job Type: Experienced