As North America (NA) Manager, Global Trade Compliance you will be responsible for overseeing and executing strategic and operational global trade compliance initiatives across the NA region. You will ensure adherence to Solenis’ import and export programs, mitigates compliance risks, and drives regulatory alignment. Identifying and assessing trade compliance requirements, develop solutions, and coordinate regional implementation plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners. Additionally, you will support cross-functional projects and partners with other regions to ensure seamless global compliance operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide regional leadership across customs, excise, sanctions, and trade compliance within NA.
- Interpret and apply trade regulations for countries of operation; assess and influence the impact of regulatory changes.
- Ensure operations comply with both local and international trade laws and regulations.
- Lead trade risk assessments, internal audits, investigations, and manage responses to external audits.
- Align resources to support trade compliance and enforce customs processes and policies.
- Coordinate with in-country teams to collect compliance-related data and improve decision-making.
- Analyze trade activities to identify risk areas and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Lead regional and global trade compliance projects, identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions.
- Manage trade controls, including materials and partner sanctions and restrictions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to design and implement compliance solutions embedded in business operations.
- Oversee export control programs aligned with EAR and other global regulatory frameworks.
- Direct NA customs compliance strategy, including broker governance, valuation, and regulatory submissions.
- Drive audit readiness and ongoing improvement across compliance operations.
- Champion the development and execution of globally integrated trade compliance programs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification in Business, International Trade, Regulatory Affairs, Law, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in NA trade compliance, with a strong understanding of regional regulations, customs procedures, and compliance requirements.
- At least 5 years of leadership experience, demonstrating the ability to manage teams, drive strategic initiatives, and oversee trade compliance operations effectively.
- Trade Compliance Expertise (North America):
- Strong knowledge of U.S. and North American trade compliance regulations, including customs procedures, export controls (EAR), and international sanctions/embargoes
- Experience managing import/export compliance, including product classification, customs valuation, FTAs, licensing, and denied/restricted party screening
- Understanding of cross-functional supply chain operations and how they impact trade compliance risk
- Familiarity with regulatory risk management, anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act), and governance requirements
- Experience supporting or leading compliance projects, audits, and process improvements
- Proficiency with trade compliance systems (e.g., SAP-GTS) and data-driven compliance monitoring
- Preferred: Experience in regulated industries such as chemicals or pharmaceuticals.
- Licensed Customs Broker, Certified Export Specialist, or similar credential preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Our corporate headquarters is in Wilmington, DE, and occasional in-office presence will be required.