Trade Compliance Manager

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases

. Manage ACD's U.S. Export Compliance Program, including control points that meet compliance requirements while minimizing the impact on business operations . Work cooperatively and proactively across the Group’s

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeHuntington Beach • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. export compliance laws and regulations, including EAR, ITAR, and OFAC, while effectively managing import compliance activities and international logistics operations. Proven ability to develop compliance policies, conduct screenings, and deliver training to ensure adherence to trade regulations.

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U.S. Export Control LawsExport Compliance PoliciesCommodity ClassificationSNAP-R and ACEInternational Freight Coordination

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Hard Skills

Export Administration RegulationsInternational Traffic in Arms RegulationsOffice of Foreign Assets Control RegulationsHTS ClassificationRestricted Party ScreeningsExport and Import ClassificationCommercial Letters of Credit ReviewExport Control RegimesLogistics OperationsTrade Compliance Training

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingAnalytical SkillsEffective CommunicationRelationship ManagementCollaboration

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Industry Keywords

Export ComplianceImport ComplianceCustoms ProcessesFreight ForwardersCustoms BrokersManufacturing EnvironmentInternational TransportationLogisticsTrade-Regulatory ComplianceRecordkeeping and Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage ACD's U.S. Export Compliance Program, including control points that meet compliance requirements while minimizing the impact on business operations
Work cooperatively and proactively across the Group’s functional units to ensure that all exports comply with U.S. export laws and regulations
Manage and maintain export classification information, including ECCNs and Schedule B numbers, and submit commodity classification requests to BIS as needed
Support import compliance activities, including HTS classification, country of origin determinations, and coordination with customs brokers
Oversee daily import and export operations, ensuring timely movement of international shipments while maintaining trade-regulatory compliance
Supervise the Import/Export team, including direction, prioritization, training, coaching, work assignment, and performance management
Manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other logistics service providers
Review draft letters of credit and coordinate documents required for payment presentations
Maintain recordkeeping and reporting requirements to facilitate audits
Develop and deliver trade compliance training to employees
Serve as the primary contact for trade compliance and international logistics questions
Monitor regulatory changes and inform ACD and the Group as needed
Collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Finance, and Nikkiso Group companies worldwide

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong understanding of U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations
Working knowledge of U.S. import regulations and customs processes
Experience developing and maintaining export compliance policies and procedures
Experience conducting restricted party screenings
Experience using SNAP-R and ACE
Experience classifying commodities for export and import
Experience reviewing commercial letters of credit
Experience coordinating international freight movements
Experience managing relationships with freight forwarders and customs brokers
Experience with export control regimes in the EU and Asia, including sanctions programs is a plus
Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus
Experience in international transportation and logistics operations is a plus
Excellent problem solving, strong analytical skills and sound judgment
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple competing priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in export compliance, ideally with a manufacturing company
Ability to work in a professional office environment and routinely use standard office equipment
Ability to talk, hear, maintain close vision and adjust focus; ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary