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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The Systems Engineer, SAP Global Trade Compliance, will be responsible for following AbbVie System Life Cycle (SLC) process to ensure compliance with delivering quality and validated systems. This position is responsible for demonstrating continuous improvement in the delivery of SAP GTS solutions. This role will stay on top of technological trends, agile project management and perform the required technical research and due diligence when necessary to recommend the use of new technology capabilities.
This Systems Engineer will also be responsible for evaluating alternatives to satisfy business objectives, estimate and plan projects. The successful candidate will be involved in solving complex problems that arise during the planning and execution of different IT programs and projects as well as managing SAP support activities.
This role will also be responsible for understanding business challenges faced in Global Trade & Compliance; Designing SAP GTS centric solutions that adhere to software architecture and quality standards followed at AbbVie; Partnering with Service Providers to implement the solution; Providing in-depth technical expertise & direction in the development and release of such solutions; And reviewing all the artefacts delivered by Service Providers throughout System Life Cycle.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a technical expert in Global Trade & Compliance to design, develop, test, and implement SAP GTS E4H-centric solutions that address business challenges.
- Lead technological proposals, generating innovative solutions to complex problems faced in Global Trade and compliance.
- Evaluate technological advances in SAP GTS application and develop/implement response strategies accordingly.
- Work with Global Trade & Compliance business to understand processes, drivers, and strategies, identifying areas for process improvement in SAP GTS.
- Lead significant improvement programs, establishing requirements for major changes in business functions, processes, and technology.
- Proactively seek out opportunities for applying new or existing technology.
- Demonstrate mastery in software design and development, data integration, cloud environments, and more.
- Review, validate, enhance, design, conduct performance monitoring and capacity planning.
- Mentor and guide team members, facilitating effective performance and communication.
- Ensure adherence to standards regarding code of conduct, safety, GxP compliance, data security, and the software development lifecycle.
- Keep executive leadership, peers, and staff informed through effective communication.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree with 7 years of experience; Master's Degree with 6 years of experience; PhD with 2 years of experience in application program development.
- Clear understanding of Global Trade and Compliance Procedures
- Solution design experience in following areas of SAP GTS
- Legal Control and Compliance
- Customs Management for Import and Export transactions
- Special Customs Procedures
- Preference Management
- Understanding of ABAP Programming
- Write functional specifications for custom programs.
- Critical Thinking
Preferred:
- Work experience in the pharmaceutical industry and academic background of International Trade is preferred.
- Experience in application program development preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
- SAP S/4HANA Logistics and Supply Chain experience will be an added advantage.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The Systems Engineer, SAP Global Trade Compliance, will be responsible for following AbbVie System Life Cycle (SLC) process to ensure compliance with delivering quality and validated systems. This position is responsible for demonstrating continuous improvement in the delivery of SAP GTS solutions. This role will stay on top of technological trends, agile project management and perform the required technical research and due diligence when necessary to recommend the use of new technology capabilities.
This Systems Engineer will also be responsible for evaluating alternatives to satisfy business objectives, estimate and plan projects. The successful candidate will be involved in solving complex problems that arise during the planning and execution of different IT programs and projects as well as managing SAP support activities.
This role will also be responsible for understanding business challenges faced in Global Trade & Compliance; Designing SAP GTS centric solutions that adhere to software architecture and quality standards followed at AbbVie; Partnering with Service Providers to implement the solution; Providing in-depth technical expertise & direction in the development and release of such solutions; And reviewing all the artefacts delivered by Service Providers throughout System Life Cycle.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a technical expert in Global Trade & Compliance to design, develop, test, and implement SAP GTS E4H-centric solutions that address business challenges.
- Lead technological proposals, generating innovative solutions to complex problems faced in Global Trade and compliance.
- Evaluate technological advances in SAP GTS application and develop/implement response strategies accordingly.
- Work with Global Trade & Compliance business to understand processes, drivers, and strategies, identifying areas for process improvement in SAP GTS.
- Lead significant improvement programs, establishing requirements for major changes in business functions, processes, and technology.
- Proactively seek out opportunities for applying new or existing technology.
- Demonstrate mastery in software design and development, data integration, cloud environments, and more.
- Review, validate, enhance, design, conduct performance monitoring and capacity planning.
- Mentor and guide team members, facilitating effective performance and communication.
- Ensure adherence to standards regarding code of conduct, safety, GxP compliance, data security, and the software development lifecycle.
- Keep executive leadership, peers, and staff informed through effective communication.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree with 7 years of experience; Master's Degree with 6 years of experience; PhD with 2 years of experience in application program development.
- Clear understanding of Global Trade and Compliance Procedures
- Solution design experience in following areas of SAP GTS
- Legal Control and Compliance
- Customs Management for Import and Export transactions
- Special Customs Procedures
- Preference Management
- Understanding of ABAP Programming
- Write functional specifications for custom programs.
- Critical Thinking
Preferred:
- Work experience in the pharmaceutical industry and academic background of International Trade is preferred.
- Experience in application program development preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
- SAP S/4HANA Logistics and Supply Chain experience will be an added advantage.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Consumer Goods
- Electronics & Hardware
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in global trade compliance manager jobs.
- Five or more years of experience in export controls, customs, or trade sanctions compliance
- Hands-on knowledge of EAR, ITAR, OFAC regulations and licensing procedures
- Experience with HTS classification, ECCN determination, and country-of-origin analysis
- Bachelor's degree in international business, law, supply chain, or a related field
- Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer (CUSECO) or Licensed Customs Broker designation preferred
- Proficiency with trade compliance management software and global trade management platforms
Tips for Your Global Trade Compliance Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume for each regime
Hiring managers in this field read resumes for evidence of specific regulatory regimes: EAR, ITAR, OFAC, or customs entry. Calling out the exact frameworks you've worked under, not just 'export compliance,' signals genuine depth to screeners reviewing your application.
Highlight your classification experience clearly
Many global trade compliance manager postings screen for hands-on HTS or ECCN classification experience. Quantify the product categories or commodity groups you've classified, since vague claims about 'managing classifications' get passed over in favor of candidates who name the actual schedules.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists global trade compliance manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your program type
Job descriptions for this role often specify whether the company runs an internal compliance program, an audit-focused function, or a licensing desk. Applying to roles aligned with your actual day-to-day experience, rather than general trade titles, significantly improves your callback rate.
Prepare scenario answers for gray-area decisions
Interviewers in trade compliance routinely ask how you handled a denied-party screening hit, an ambiguous country-of-origin determination, or a voluntary self-disclosure. Practice walking through the full decision process, not just the outcome, before your interview.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
In trade compliance roles, the program maturity and regulatory scope you inherit matters as much as salary. Before accepting an offer, clarify which regulations the team owns, whether outside counsel handles licensing, and how sanctions screening is currently resourced.
Global Trade Compliance Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most global trade compliance managers?
SpaceX, Amazon, and QAD are hiring the most global trade compliance managers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at manufacturers, defense contractors, and multinational technology companies with large cross-border supply chains.
How many global trade compliance manager jobs are remote?
About 92% of global trade compliance manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common at defense and aerospace employers where ITAR-controlled materials require physical oversight. Advisory, program management, and policy-writing functions within the role are the most likely to be offered on a remote or hybrid basis.
How do you become a global trade compliance manager?
Start by building direct experience in customs brokerage, export licensing, or supply chain compliance, since most managers come up through specialist or analyst roles rather than from general legal or procurement backgrounds. Earning a recognized credential such as the Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer designation or a Licensed Customs Broker license strengthens your candidacy. From there, seek out roles with cross-functional exposure, such as supporting product classification reviews or coordinating voluntary self-disclosures, to demonstrate program ownership before moving into a management title.
Can you get a global trade compliance manager job with limited experience?
Breaking into a manager-level role with limited experience is possible if you can point to direct regulatory work, even in adjacent functions like customs brokerage, procurement compliance, or legal operations. Employers in growing trade compliance programs sometimes promote experienced specialists quickly when the candidate has handled real classification decisions, screening escalations, or audit responses rather than only supporting work. Earning a credential and contributing to a compliance project during a junior role accelerates that path.
What does the global trade compliance manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages: an initial screen with HR or a talent partner focused on background and program scope, a technical interview with the compliance director or general counsel that probes your regulatory knowledge and classification judgment, and a final round with cross-functional stakeholders such as supply chain, legal, or finance. Some employers add a written exercise asking you to analyze a hypothetical export license scenario or audit finding, so prepare to walk through your reasoning in writing as well as verbally.
Where can I find and apply to global trade compliance manager jobs?
You can find and apply to global trade compliance manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your regulatory background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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