Senior Manager of Trade Compliance & Programs

ESA - Electronic Security Association

. Lead programs ensuring compliance with international trade regulations, particularly across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $141,374 - $210,911 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in international trade compliance, customs regulations, and duty optimization strategies, with a strong focus on the Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) and U.S. Customs Regulations. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and develop scalable operational programs that ensure compliance and maximize duty savings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

International Trade ComplianceHarmonized Tariff System (HTS)U.S. Customs Broker LicenseECCN ClassificationBilingual Spanish and English

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Hard Skills

Customs ValuationDuty AnalyticsOrigin DeterminationsFTA Qualification StrategiesCustoms AuditsHTS AssignmentECCN AssignmentRisk MitigationTrade AnalyticsCustoms Regulations

Soft Skills

Strong Analytical SkillsTeam Development

Tools & Technologies

SAPTrade FlowThomson Reuters

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Customs Broker LicenseProject Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

Customs BrokerageSupply ChainManufacturingMultinational EnvironmentElectronics and Software

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead programs ensuring compliance with international trade regulations, particularly across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada
Oversee customs and export classifications, customs valuation, duty analytics, origin determinations, and free trade agreement qualifications and certificates
Drive strategy to optimize duty savings and customs and export compliance standards
Bridge supply chain, engineering, and legal teams by translating complex customs regulations into scalable operational programs
Oversee HTS and ECCN assignment, establish defensible product-classification rationales, and prepare for customs audits and/or CCATS
Supervise, develop, and audit FTA qualification strategies, manage supplier solicitation, validate origin determinations, and maximize duty savings
Enforce compliance within ERP and global trade systems, including SAP, Trade Flow, and Thomson Reuters, integrating HTS, ECCN, and COO data
Mitigate risks involving Sections 122, 232, and/or 301 tariffs, AD/CVD duties, and denied-party screenings
Monitor and calibrate screening requirements and tools
Define global trade strategy, establish internal controls and KPIs, and liaise with third-party customs brokers
Report to the General Counsel for Supply Chain

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of progressive experience in international trade, customs brokerage, or supply chain
Deep understanding of the Harmonized Tariff System (HTS), U.S. Customs Regulations (19 CFR), and USMCA origin rules
Working knowledge and experience with ECCN classification, CCATS, and BIS regulations
U.S. Customs Broker License and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification valued
Experience in a multinational, matrixed environment valued
Bilingual Spanish and English valued
Strong analytical skills valued
Expertise with trade systems, analytics tools, and emerging technologies valued
Track record of developing high-performing teams valued
Electronics and software experience valued
Manufacturing industry experience valued
This position is not eligible for US visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus of up to 15% of annual base salary
Life and health insurance
Life assistance program
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Disability insurance
401k Plan
Vacation and holidays