Trade Compliance Manager, Master Data & Controls

Jobtailor

Alabama

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

10 days ago

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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

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

Requirements

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
Ability to successfully perform minimum physical, cognitive, and environmental job requirements with or without accommodation
Independent problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, cross-functional influence, and process discipline
Ability to use data, reporting, workflow tools, and AI-enabled analysis
Proven ability to manage cross-functional actions without direct authority
US work authorization required
Candidates must not require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa now or in the future

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in trade compliance and master data governance, with a strong focus on regulatory operations, data quality, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in utilizing SAP and analytical tools to develop workflows, dashboards, and compliance documentation.

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