Supervisor, Trade Compliance

Supervisor, Trade Compliance

LOCATION: Avon / Ohio (US-OH), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 9162 | JOB GRADE: 16

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Title: Supervisor, Trade Compliance

Reports To: Manager, Trade Compliance

Date Last Revised: October 7, 2025

Position Summary:

The Supervisor, Trade Compliance is responsible for overseeing and executing import and export compliance programs to ensure Bendix's adherence to all applicable U.S., Canadian, and Mexican trade regulations. This role leads a team of compliance professionals, manages key regulatory processes, and supports strategic initiatives by mitigating trade-related risks and driving operational excellence across Bendix locations in the United States and Canada, with support to Mexico as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Lead, coach, and develop the Trade Compliance Team to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Manage U.S. and Canadian import/export operations, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing of shipments.
• Oversee Free Trade Agreement (FTA) programs, including USMCA and others, ensuring supplier solicitations, eligibility determinations, and customer responses are completed effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across import and export processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Support and coordinate C-TPAT audits and related security initiatives.
• Deliver and support trade compliance training across the organization.
• Develop and implement trade compliance goals aligned with corporate strategy.
• Conduct internal audits and risk assessments to proactively identify and resolve compliance gaps.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs).
• Monitor and interpret regulatory changes, updating internal policies and procedures accordingly.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure timely reporting within compliance management systems.
• Support investigations and corrective actions related to trade compliance incidents.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Legal, Engineering, and other departments to resolve compliance issues and support business initiatives.

Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations (Title 19 CFR), Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), classification, country of origin determination, and reconciliation processes.
• Strong understanding of U.S., Canadian, and Mexican Free Trade Agreements, including USMCA and Buy America provisions.
• Familiarity with export control regulations including EAR and ECCN classification.
• Working knowledge of SAP and/or GTS (Global Trade Services) preferred.
• Understanding international logistics and transportation practices is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in global trade compliance, with demonstrated expertise in import/export regulations and procedures.
• Proven supervisory or team leadership experience required.
• Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and 3PLs.
• Experience conducting audits, managing compliance programs, and implementing corrective actions.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Effective communicator with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization and with external partners.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Ability to write clear reports, procedures, and training materials.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Resilient under pressure with strong decision-making and conflict resolution skills.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business, International Trade, Supply Chain, or a related field required.
• U.S. Customs Broker License preferred.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel is required to support audits, training, and cross-site collaboration.
• Position located in Avon, OH or within commuting distance to a major airport.

Position Requirements:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Avon, Ohio is $89,900 to $134,900 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Bendix is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis

What does Bendix have to offer you?

• Work/life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
• 401k Plan with Company matching
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Wellness Program and incentives
• Hybrid Work policy
• On-Site Fitness Center
• On-Site Cafeteria with Healthy menu options
• Health and Welfare Insurance Benefits that start on your 1st day of employment:

Company-Paid Benefits:

• Basic Life Insurance
• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:

• Medical and Prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
• Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
• Long Term Disability
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness Plan
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• Legal
• Identity Theft and Fraud Protection

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Nearest Major Market: Cleveland

Nearest Secondary Market: Akron