About the role

A global manufacturing organization in Chicago is seeking an experienced Trade Compliance & Supply Chain Manager to help build and strengthen its global trade compliance function. This is a high-visibility role with broad responsibility across North America, Europe, and Asia. The Manager will serve as a key trade compliance expert while partnering closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to improve policies, controls, and processes across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead global trade compliance across imports, exports, customs, sanctions, and related regulations
  • Provide guidance on HTS classification, country of origin, customs valuation, tariffs, and FTAsMonitor and interpret changing global trade regulations, export controls, and sanctions
  • Develop and improve compliance policies, procedures, controls, and governance frameworks
  • Conduct risk assessments, identify gaps, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Provide oversight around supplier traceability, forced labor requirements, and supply chain due diligence
  • Partner with global business teams to translate regulatory requirements into practical solutions
  • Support audits, regulatory inquiries, and interactions with customs authorities
Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of trade compliance, customs, import/export, or related regulatory experience
  • Experience within a global manufacturing environment
  • Strong knowledge of customs regulations, HTS classification, country of origin, valuation, tariffs, and FTAsExperience developing or improving trade compliance policies and controls
  • Strong cross-functional communication and business-partnering skills
  • Supply chain due diligence, forced labor, ESG compliance, or regulatory agency experience is a plus
  • Compensation & Location
Location: Chicago, IL
Work Model: Hybrid – 4 days in office / 1 day remote
Compensation: $100K-$160K base (based on experience) + annual bonus
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

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Experience level

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Location

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Occupation

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Industry

Freight Transportation Arrangement

Posted

3 days ago

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