Manager Trade Compliance

The Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for leading and maintaining the organization's global trade compliance program. This role ensures adherence to U.S. and international import/export regulations, sanctions programs, customs requirements, and internal compliance standards. The position requires strong subject matter expertise in duty drawback, free trade zones, vendor compliance (Know Your Customer), incoterms, and sanction regimes, along with the ability to partner cross functionally to mitigate risk, optimize processes, and support compliant international trade operations.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Program Leadership

• Oversee the company's Trade Compliance program in alignment with U.S. Export and Import Administration Regulations (EAR), U.S. Customs & Border Protection laws, and global trade regulations.
• Manage government trade platforms such as ACE for import and export filings.
• Monitor changes in global trade regulations and communicate business impacts to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with U.S., EU, and APAC sanctions programs through robust restricted party screening and KYC practices.
• Lead development, maintenance, and enforcement of trade compliance policies, manuals, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Import & Export Operations

• Oversee accurate classification and maintenance of HTS, Schedule B, and related tariff codes.
• Manage Duty Drawback and Duty Suspension programs, bonded warehouse operations, and Free Trade Zone activities.
• Provide guidance on import/export valuation, documentation, country of origin rules, and importer/exporter of record responsibilities.
• Support internal teams in resolving customs inquiries, audits, and enforcement actions.

Sanctions, Export Controls & Risk Management

• Implement and oversee KYC procedures for customers, suppliers, logistics partners, and brokers.
• Partner with Legal to maintain export control processes, including licensing and technology control requirements.
• Investigate, report, and mitigate violations or potential non compliance.

Commercial Terms & Cross Functional Alignment

• Serve as the organizational expert on INCOTERMS, providing training and guidance related to risk transfer, cost allocation, and importer/exporter status.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics, Customer Service, Sales, and Procurement to ensure compliant shipment execution and documentation accuracy.

Training, Communication & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and deliver training on trade compliance requirements and responsibilities across the organization.
• Establish and track KPIs related to compliance performance, cycle times, and risk indicators.
• Champion continuous improvement through cross functional collaboration and alignment of global compliance practices.

Competencies

• Regulatory Expertise: Deep understanding of global trade requirements and compliance frameworks.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Ability to influence and guide cross functional teams.
• Risk Management: Strong judgment in assessing trade risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Process Excellence: Proven ability to establish, improve, and audit operational workflows.
• Communication & Training: Skilled in translating complex regulations into actionable guidance.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Legal Studies, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Trade Compliance, Customs, Global Supply Chain, or Import/Export Operations.
• Expertise with ACE, HTS classification, Duty Drawback, INCOTERMS, and KYC processes.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. and international trade regulations, including sanctions and export controls.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS).
• Experience managing Free Trade Zone or bonded warehouse operations.
• Prior experience in chemical, manufacturing, or regulated industries.

Additional information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with a pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

• The compensation range that is described below is the possible base pay compensation that the company believes in good faith that it will pay for this role at the time of posting based on job grade for the position. Individual compensation within this range is based on many factors such as years of experience etc. so the company might pay more or less than the posted range and it is understood that this range may be modified in the future.
• In addition to base compensation, MonoSol provides a yearly incentive compensation bonus, a profit sharing bonus when eligible, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurances, short term disability, long term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, term life insurance, voluntary term life insurance, transit flexible spending account (if applicable), employee assistance program, identity theft protection, 401k and paid time off (vacation and sick days).

Compensation range - $86,907.87 - $146,142.27

Incentive Compensation Bonus Target- 10%

Paid time off amount- 15 days

Closing

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this position. This is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. MonoSol, LLC reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

Disclaimer

As part of MonoSol, LLC's employment process, finalist candidates will be required to complete a physical, drug / alcohol test, and background check prior to employment commencing. MonoSol, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.