US & Canada Trade Compliance Program Lead

Nidec; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Trade Compliance Program Manager at Nidec is a senior professional responsible for designing, executing, and improving global trade compliance programs to mitigate risk and enable compliant operations.

You will partner with Supply Chain, Logistics, Legal, Engineering, Procurement, and Finance to embed compliance within business processes, provide guidance to analysts, and lead or support audits and investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in international business, supply chain, law, compliance, or related field.
• Typically 5–8 years of progressive experience in trade compliance.
• Professional certifications in customs or trade compliance preferred.
• Strong documentation, audit, and control design capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain trade compliance programs covering import, export, and sanctions.
• Establish policies, procedures, and controls aligned with regulations and internal standards.
• Ensure consistent execution of trade compliance requirements across business units and regions.
• Interpret global trade regulations and translate them into operational guidance.
• Advise stakeholders on compliance considerations for transactions, shipments, and business decisions.
• Lead internal trade compliance audits and self-assessments; support external audits and investigations.
• Develop and deliver trade compliance training and awareness programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed compliance early in processes.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, licenses, and documentation; monitor KPIs.

Skills

Program management

Regulatory interpretation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Business / Supply Chain / Law / Compliance

Job description

The Trade Compliance Program Manager at Nidec is a senior professional responsible for designing, executing, and improving global trade compliance programs to mitigate risk and enable compliant operations.

You will partner with Supply Chain, Logistics, Legal, Engineering, Procurement, and Finance to embed compliance within business processes, provide guidance to analysts, and lead or support audits and investigations.