THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING
- A newly formed global manufacturer built from the merger of legacy companies with over 160 years of industry leadership
- A growing corporate function actively building out internal trade compliance capabilities after transitioning from external vendors
- Reports to a highly engaged leader with full autonomy over the Americas trade compliance strategy
- Collaborative, cross-functional environment partnering closely with Procurement, Legal, and Logistics teams
- Organization focused on modernization, scalability, and operational excellence as it defines its post-merger identity
- Preferred in Charlotte, NC or Evansville, IN; hybrid model with four days on-site per week
- Open to remote consideration for highly qualified candidates
- Opportunity to build and shape the Americas trade compliance function from the ground up
- Exposure to global trade operations with the ability to influence strategy and process design
- Partnership with seasoned global leaders driving compliance, growth, and transformation initiatives
- A stable, well-capitalized organization with deep legacy roots and a forward-looking global vision
- Serves as the gatekeeper for import/export compliance across the Americas region
- Ensures goods move seamlessly while maintaining strict adherence to international regulations and tariff requirements
- Supports a high-volume, fast-paced trade environment through accurate classification, documentation, and reporting
- Builds structure, consistency, and compliance rigor as the company transitions away from third-party management
- Provides critical partnership to procurement and legal teams, ensuring compliant and efficient global trade practices
- 2–4 years of experience in trade compliance or customs operations
- Solid understanding of U.S. import/export regulations (CBP, EAR, OFAC; ITAR exposure helpful)
- Proven collaboration with customs brokers and freight forwarders; comfortable operating within ERP environments
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and SAP
- Skilled in product classification (HTS, ECCN, Schedule B) and documentation (invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin)
- Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple shipments and competing deadlines in a fast-paced setting
- Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) a plus, not required
