Trade Compliance Program Manager

Leonid Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonid Group in Chicago is seeking a Trade Compliance Program Manager to own and drive the program for a U.S. business, partnering with Procurement, Logistics, Finance, Engineering, Customer Service and Operations.

You will balance regulatory requirements with business realities, lead program governance, and implement practical processes using tools like ACE, SAP GTS, e2open, Descartes and Excel. This role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, residency in the U.S., and a hands-on approach

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Trade Compliance, Customs or Logistics Compliance.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. import/export regulations.
• Experience with audits, broker management and compliance programmes.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to person for trade compliance in the business.
• Manage imports/exports across HTS, ECCN, Schedule B, valuation and origin.
• Coordinate FTAs, tariffs, AD/CVD and Section 301 analyses.
• Lead denied-party screening and sanctions processes.
• Conduct trade compliance audits and implement controls.
• Oversee customs broker management and performance.
• Interact with CBP and BIS during regulatory inquiries.
• Develop policies, procedures and training for practical use.
• Collaborate with corporate Trade Compliance on governance and risk.
• Monitor regulatory changes and translate into business actions.

Skills

Trade Compliance

US Import/Export Regulations

Audits & Compliance Programs

Broker Management

Stakeholder Influence

Problem Solving

Tools

ACE

SAP GTS

e2open

Descartes

Excel

Job description

What if you owned the trade compliance programme for an entire business?

We’re supporting a global industrial manufacturing and technology organisation operating across multiple international markets, with products spanning electric motors, automation and engineered solutions.

They’re looking for a Trade Compliance Program Manager to take ownership of trade compliance for one of their U.S. businesses, working closely with Procurement, Logistics, Finance, Engineering, Customer Service and Operations.

What will you actually be doing?

You’ll be the go-to person for trade compliance, balancing regulatory requirements with the reality of running a business.

Your world will include:

• Import & export compliance across HTS, ECCN, Schedule B, valuation and country of origin
• FTAs, tariffs, AD/CVD and Section 301
• Denied-party screening and sanctions-related processes
• Trade compliance audits, controls and remediation
• Customs broker management and performance
• Regulatory enquiries and government audits, including CBP and BIS
• Building policies, procedures and training that people actually use
• Working with the corporate Trade Compliance team on governance, risk and controls
• Monitoring regulatory changes and turning them into practical business decisions

You’ll also have the opportunity to improve systems and processes across the business, using tools such as ACE, SAP/GTS, e2open, Descartes, Integration Point and Excel.

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years in Trade Compliance, Customs, Logistics Compliance or a related field
• Strong knowledge of U.S. import/export regulations
• Hands-on experience with classifications, valuation, origin, FTAs and tariffs
• Experience with audits, broker management and compliance programmes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable influencing stakeholders across a matrix organisation
• Experience dealing with government enquiries or enforcement matters
• U.S. residency required

Why this role?

Because you won't be sitting on the sidelines.

You’ll have real ownership of the programme, direct exposure to the business and the opportunity to shape how trade compliance works across an international manufacturing environment.

If you’re the person everyone calls when something gets stuck at customs, a regulation changes, or nobody knows what the right answer is - this might be your next move.