US Trade Compliance Lead — Export Controls & Customs

Umicore Group; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Umicore is seeking a Trade Compliance Manager US based in Raleigh, NC. You will oversee export controls, sanctions and customs compliance in the United States under the guidance of the Regional Trade Compliance Manager North America.

The role requires close coordination with global teams and EC&S Business Partners, with a hybrid work structure (3 days in office per week). Key responsibilities include monitoring US regulatory developments, advising on practical requirements, supporting license

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in trade compliance, including export controls, sanctions and customs.
• Strong knowledge of EAR and OFAC and US customs requirements.
• Experience in multinational corporate environments.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of export controls, sanctions and customs compliance in the US.
• Monitor US regulatory developments and translate into practical requirements.
• Collaborate with EC&S partners and regional/global teams.
• Assist with license applications and regulatory communications.
• Maintain proper recordkeeping and support audits.
• Coordinate with Global Customs team on classification, origin and valuation.
• Act as local reference for US customs requirements.

Skills

Trade compliance

Export controls

Sanctions

US customs

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, International Trade, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field

Tools

SAP GTS

Job description

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Enterprise Functions

A global organisation. It’s not just those in our industrial sites and technical centres that are vital to Umicore’s growth. Across our enterprise functions we ensure that we continue to grow and evolve – whether it’s by making sure our decisions are commercially viable, enhancing our reputation, building new customer relationships or finding the right people who can build on what we’ve already achieved. The variety of our work means we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

Job Purpose

As Trade Compliance Manager US, you support the execution of export controls, sanctions, and customs compliance activities in the United States under the supervision of the Regional Trade Compliance Manager North America.

Your primary focus is on US-specific regulatory requirements. You monitor local legislation and regulatory developments, assess their impact on Umicore’s activities in the US, and support their correct implementation within the region.

You work in close coordination with the Regional Trade Compliance Manager and global Export Control & Sanctions and Customs Compliance teams. You are involved in business-related topics through the EC&S Business Partners, who act as the main interface to the Business Units.

The role also includes customs compliance from a US perspective, focusing on local requirements and coordination with the Global Customs team.

You are based in Raleigh, NC and report to the Regional Trade Compliance Manager North America.

Work structure is Hybrid, 3 days in the office per week.

Your Key Accountabilities

• Delivers expert work in Trade Compliance with high quality and timeliness, applying best practices and standards.
• Owns complex tasks in trade compliance, regulatory compliance, producing accurate outputs and identifying risks or anomalies proactively.
• Analyzes problems, recommends options, and implements improvements in methods, tools, or data flows.
• Collaborates with adjacent teams and stakeholders, communicating insights and recommendations clearly.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to deliver high-quality outcomes and knowledge sharing.
• Mentors less experienced colleagues, reviewing deliverables and elevating team standards.
• Support the Regional Trade Compliance Manager in implementing export controls, sanctions, and customs compliance requirements in the US
• Monitor US regulatory and legislative developments in export controls, sanctions, and customs
• Assess the impact of these developments on Umicore’s US activities and support their translation into practical requirements
• Provide input and guidance on US-specific regulatory aspects upon request from EC&S Business Partners or the Regional Trade Compliance Manager
• Support EC&S Business Partners with local regulatory expertise in complex or escalated cases
• Handle interactions with US authorities where required, including support for license applications, requests, and regulatory communication
• Support the preparation and coordination of submissions to authorities, including export licenses and regulatory filings
• Support customs compliance in the US by ensuring alignment with US regulations and global standards
• Act as local reference for customs-related requirements, including coordination with customs brokers and local stakeholders
• Coordinate with the Global Customs team on topics requiring central input such as classification, valuation, and origin
• Support resolution of customs-related issues, including documentation and regulatory interpretation at local level
• Support audits and inspections involving US authorities, including preparation of documentation and follow-up actions
• Ensure proper recordkeeping in line with regulatory and internal requirements
• Contribute to awareness and understanding of US-specific trade compliance requirements within the region

Who we are looking for

• 5 years of experience in trade compliance, including export controls, sanctions, and customs
• Good knowledge of US export control and sanctions regulations such as EAR and OFAC, with solid understanding of US customs requirements
• Experience in a multinational corporate environment, ideally in industrial or technical sectors
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, International Trade, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Good understanding of trade compliance requirements and their application in a business environment
• Ability to work in a structured way and manage compliance topics with accuracy
• Sound judgement and ability to escalate appropriately
• Clear and pragmatic communication style
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across regional and global teams
• Hands-on and solution-oriented approach

Additional Requirements

• Familiarity with trade compliance systems such as SAP GTS is a plus
• Experience working with customs brokers and US customs processes is an asset
• Limited travel may be required

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?