Trade Compliance Manager

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 118,125 - 173,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based annual bonus eligibility

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems is seeking a Trade Compliance Manager to lead a small team overseeing global compliance, ensuring adherence to trade regulations and optimizing costs. This role requires 6-8 years of experience in trade compliance or logistics. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and proficiency in tools like SAP and Excel.

The position is based in Secaucus, New Jersey, and offers a competitive salary ranging from $118,125 – $173,250 per year, along with comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) plan, health coverage, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field with international specialization preferred.
• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in trade compliance or logistics.
• Proficiency in SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of compliance analysts in trade activities.
• Oversee import/export compliance and relevant documentation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align compliance strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Bilingual (e.g., Mandarin, Korean)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Finance, or Accounting

CCS or CES certifications

Customs Broker License (or willingness to obtain)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

The Trade Compliance Manager will lead a small team of compliance analysts while remaining actively involved in day-to-day trade compliance operations. This role is responsible for overseeing global import and export compliance, ensuring adherence to international trade regulations, and optimizing tariff and freight cost strategies. The manager will drive process improvements, implement internal controls, and provide strategic insights to support our multinational supply chain operations.

What You'll Do

• Leadership & Team Management: Manage and mentor a small team of Trade Compliance Analysts, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback; allocate resources and prioritize tasks to ensure timely and accurate compliance activities; foster a culture of continuous improvement and compliance excellence.
• Operational Responsibilities: Oversee and participate in record‑keeping for import/export filings and day‑to‑day compliance activities; supervise classification processes for Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Schedule B, and Harmonized System Codes (HSC) to ensure compliant imports/exports and maximize duty savings; understand trade restrictions on items under regulatory control, classify ECCN, obtain import/export license as necessary; manage post‑entry corrections and ensure proper record maintenance; develop and monitor reporting metrics for internal audits, clearance accuracy, duty, tax, and compliance visibility; lead corrective action plans resulting from audits and compliance issues; review and audit documentation for import/export shipments, ensuring accuracy and identifying duty drawback opportunities; ensure all transactions comply with applicable international trade laws and regulations.
• Strategic & Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders (Supply Chain, Finance, Legal) to align compliance strategies with business objectives; identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce risk; serve as the primary point of escalation for complex compliance issues.

What You’ll Bring

• Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field (International specialization is a plus); CCS or CES certifications strongly preferred; Customs Broker License highly desired (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience: Minimum of 6‑8+ years of experience in trade compliance, freight forwarding, ocean/air logistics, or international transportation; 0‑3+ years leading and mentoring talent; proven experience managing a team and leading compliance initiatives; hands‑on experience with global import/export activities and customs compliance.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs); Power BI experience highly desirable; strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Soft Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment; bi/multilingual abilities (e.g., Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Dutch, French, or Spanish) are a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Typical base salary: $118,125 – $173,250 per year. Salary is determined by experience, skills, education, and certifications.

• Competitive base salary
• Performance‑based annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
• Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and company‑paid holidays
• Parental leave and family care support programs
• Structured training programs and on‑the‑job learning opportunities
• Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about
• Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either (i) be a U.S. citizen or national, (ii) be a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) be a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) be an asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.