Trade Compliance Manager

Company: Charles Industries, LLC.
Location: Schaumburg
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

Job Summary: - - The Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for supporting import and export compliance, including compliance with export administration regulations. - - This role involves managing global trade compliance activities, ensuring compliance with U.S. and foreign laws and regulations, and leading initiatives to improve trade compliance and reduce cost for the business. - - Duties/Responsibilities: -

• Manage global trade compliance activities, ensuring adherence to international trade regulations. -
  • Implement and enhance the trade compliance program across business units and suppliers. -
    • Develop and deliver export license applications, classification validations, and harmonize tariff classifications. -
      • Manage global trade compliance software and monitor international transactions. -
        • Conduct audits and maintain proper documentation for trade processes. -
          • Perform compliance screenings for distributors and resellers globally. -
            • Lead export license applications and manage regulatory reporting. -
              • Act as a key contact for import/export compliance, utilizing in-country resources. -
                • Oversee product classification, tariff, and origin data management. -
                  • Develop and provide compliance training and stay updated with relevant regulations. -
                    • Serve as a subject matter expert, integrating with various departments like procurement, manufacturing, and logistics to maintain compliance. -
                      • Collaborate with logistics providers to address compliance issues. -
                        • Serve as the point of contact for governmental agencies regarding import/export compliance. -
                          • Track duties, tariffs and other expenses associated with importation/exportation of goods -
                            • Prepare annual reports as required by the U.S. Government. -
                              • Support efforts to ensure compliance with BEAD/BABAA -
                                • Perform other duties as assigned. - - Required Skills/Abilities: - -
                                  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. -
                                    • Attention to detail. -
                                      • Ability to prioritize work and adhere to strict deadlines. -
                                        • Solution-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. -
                                          • Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills. - - Education and Experience: -
                                            • Bachelor's degree in business, International Trade, Global Supply Chain Management, or a related field. -
                                              • 7+ years managing trade compliance programs or equivalent experience in trade compliance management. -
                                                • Knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, EAR, ITAR, OFAC laws, and FCPA. -
                                                  • Thorough understanding of technology tools, including trade compliance systems and ERP systems, with a proven record of implementing scalable compliance solutions (systems, procedures, and processes). -
                                                    • Deep understanding of trade regulations, tariffs, and compliance laws for China, Vietnam, and Mexico, including but not limited to import/export laws, licensing requirements, and the USMCA agreement -
                                                      • Knowledge of cross-border trade regulations, customs clearance processes, and multi-country compliance frameworks, especially for goods passing through or between China, Vietnam, and Mexico. -
                                                        • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). - - Physical Requirements: - - The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must successfully perform. - Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. - Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. - - - - Work Environment: - - The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions. -
                                                          • Employees regularly work in a home office environment. - - PI5b163b0e6282-37820-37392257

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