Manager, Trade Compliance

. Manage ACD's export and import compliance activities and ensure appropriate trade compliance controls are followed .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeHuntington Beach • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $91,128 - $130,576 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage ACD's export and import compliance activities and ensure appropriate trade compliance controls are followed
Review and approve international transactions, including restricted party screening, end-use and end-user review, transaction red-flag resolution, and export compliance documentation
Lead and supervise the Import/Export team, providing direction, training, coaching, and support
Research, assign, and maintain HTS and Schedule B classifications
Provide guidance on U.S. export requirements, export documentation, AES/EEI filing requirements, and export classifications
Manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and international logistics service providers
Maintain trade compliance and import/export records
Conduct internal trade compliance audits and support Corporate or external audits
Partner with Corporate Trade Compliance to implement policies and initiatives
Provide employee training and guidance and address export controls, sanctions, licensing, classification, and other regulatory matters
Work across Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Finance, Corporate Trade Compliance, and Nikkiso Group companies worldwide

What you’ll need

Strong knowledge of U.S. export requirements and working knowledge of U.S. customs regulations and import requirements
Demonstrated experience with HTS and Schedule B classification
Strong understanding of international shipping processes and documentation
Proven ability to lead, train, coach, and develop employees
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail
Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and communicate them clearly to employees and business partners
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Microsoft Office proficiency
Experience in an industrial manufacturing or engineered-products environment, commercial letters of credit, drop shipments, foreign-to-foreign transactions, ACE, and trade compliance or denied-party screening systems is preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field preferred
Equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in trade compliance, import/export, customs, or international trade
Prior supervisory or management experience preferred
Ability to work in a professional office environment and use standard office equipment
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including lifting files, opening filing cabinets, and bending or standing on a stool

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