Trade Compliance Manager

Sunrise Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance solutions provider is looking for a Trade Compliance Manager in San Jose, California. In this role, you will lead trade compliance operations, ensure adherence to U.S. and global regulations, and develop strategies to mitigate tariffs. You should have a Bachelor's degree and over 6 years of experience in customs or trade compliance. This is an on-site role with a focus on optimizing compliance programs and identifying opportunities for improvement. Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in customs or export controls.
• Proficient knowledge of US export regulations.
• Advanced expertise in U.S. customs regulations.
• Working knowledge of Canadian and EU import regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day trade compliance operations.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Logistics.
• Lead tariff mitigation and duty saving strategies.
• Develop and improve trade compliance programs.

Skills

Trade compliance program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tariff mitigation strategies

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle

Power BI

Job description

Overview

The Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for leading the trade compliance matters at OpCo, ensuring adherence to the import and export regulations. This role will be focused on overseeing the trade compliance operations and implementing and optimizing a trade compliance program and driving tariff mitigation strategies. This individual is responsible for proactively identifying risks and opportunities, aligning trade compliance priorities with the strategic initiatives of OpCo. This position reports to the LSIG Director, Trade Compliance and is part of the Trade Compliance function that sits within the Legal & Compliance function. This will be an on-site role located in San Jose, California.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day trade compliance operational activities for the OpCo 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.

Essential requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree required with 6+ years of experience in customs, export controls, or related field, demonstrating success in managing trade compliance programs and leading cross functional projects.
• 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.

Nice to have

• U.S. Licensed Customs Broker (highly preferred)
• Experience with Oracle, ERP systems, and data analytics/visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment preferably within the life sciences manufacturing industry.