Manager Import and Export Compliance
Hybrid · Cranston, Rhode Island, United States
Job Summary
The Manager, Import & Export Compliance will develop, implement, and oversee global trade compliance programs for a multinational HVAC manufacturer, ensuring adherence to EAR, OFAC, CBP, EU dual-use and other regulations across regions. Responsibilities include overseeing product classification (HTS), country of origin determinations, proper use of Incoterms, and duty mitigation programs (USMCA, EU FTAs, etc.); conducting internal audits and risk assessments; training supply chain, engineering, sales, logistics, and customer service teams; and serving as a trusted advisor to leadership while coordinating with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government authorities. The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, cross-functional collaboration in a matrixed environment, and the ability to translate complex regulations into practical guidance with a focus on minimizing regulatory risk and enabling business growth.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive experience in import/export compliance, global trade, or customs for a manufacturing organization
- Prior experience managing or leading trade compliance programs at a global level
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. and international trade regulations (EAR, OFAC, CBP, EU, and Asia-Pacific regulations)
- Expertise in tariff classification, valuation, country of origin, and FTA qualification
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk-management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities
- Ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical business guidance
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a matrixed, multinational environment
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, and sound judgment
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