International Trade Compliance Jobs
International Trade Compliance jobs are open across manufacturing, technology, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and financial services, at every level from analyst to director, with specializations in export controls, customs classification, and sanctions screening. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a full-time Senior International Trade Compliance Specialist at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the Garmin importing, exporting and supply chain security activities ensuring full compliance with governmental laws and regulations which includes Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms (ITAR), U. S. Treasury Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC), and Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT). This also includes the import and export of products, services, transfer of technical data, and all other import and export licensing and compliance matters.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Lead the development and implementation of policies and procedures compliant with import, export and supply chain security
- Drive process improvements supporting ITC activities
- Develop and prepare detailed project plans from concept to completion and effectively communicate progress to management
- Lead projects on regulatory compliance, system enhancements and suggest potential solutions
- Lead teams on planning and executing projects with little to no direction from management
- Drive regular and periodic compliance reviews and assessments (internal & external) of corporate import, export and supply chain security activities
- Lead ITC initiatives globally
- Lead the development, documentation, and implementation of import, export controls and supply chain security, training globally
- Drive the design of tools and performance reports to provide awareness and measure and ensure the effectiveness of import, export controls and supply chain security compliance
- Effectively utilize tools and performance reports to provide reports on the effectiveness of import, export controls and supply chain security compliance programs
- Provide oversight on the global DPL screening and tier 2 and 3 denied party list resolutions
- Provide oversight on the import and export classifications, ensuring compliance
- Represent the ITC department in cross functional initiatives
- Lead, organize, and carry out process improvement initiatives/projects
- Lead and organize the ITC team’s day to day activity
- Mentor and train associates
- Attend seminars, meetings and read journals and other industry publication to maintain knowledge of specialized information and identify any regulation or industry changes affecting the company’s business
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations, Supply Chain, or Engineering AND a minimum of 8 years of experience performing a role substantially similar to the essential functions of this job description OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and basic knowledge of Access
- Proven track record in project management with a demonstrated ability to develop, plan, document, and independently drive complex projects to successful conclusions
- Demonstrated leadership and team building skills
- Demonstrated effective and strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
- Must demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and communication skills to work across functional and organizational lines
- Must possess the ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment to effectively meet deadlines
- Must be highly motivated, detail-oriented and possess the ability to work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to work on exceedingly complex problems and provides solutions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field
- Juris Doctorate (JD)
- U.S. Customs broker license
- Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a full-time Senior International Trade Compliance Specialist at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the Garmin importing, exporting and supply chain security activities ensuring full compliance with governmental laws and regulations which includes Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms (ITAR), U. S. Treasury Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC), and Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT). This also includes the import and export of products, services, transfer of technical data, and all other import and export licensing and compliance matters.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Lead the development and implementation of policies and procedures compliant with import, export and supply chain security
- Drive process improvements supporting ITC activities
- Develop and prepare detailed project plans from concept to completion and effectively communicate progress to management
- Lead projects on regulatory compliance, system enhancements and suggest potential solutions
- Lead teams on planning and executing projects with little to no direction from management
- Drive regular and periodic compliance reviews and assessments (internal & external) of corporate import, export and supply chain security activities
- Lead ITC initiatives globally
- Lead the development, documentation, and implementation of import, export controls and supply chain security, training globally
- Drive the design of tools and performance reports to provide awareness and measure and ensure the effectiveness of import, export controls and supply chain security compliance
- Effectively utilize tools and performance reports to provide reports on the effectiveness of import, export controls and supply chain security compliance programs
- Provide oversight on the global DPL screening and tier 2 and 3 denied party list resolutions
- Provide oversight on the import and export classifications, ensuring compliance
- Represent the ITC department in cross functional initiatives
- Lead, organize, and carry out process improvement initiatives/projects
- Lead and organize the ITC team’s day to day activity
- Mentor and train associates
- Attend seminars, meetings and read journals and other industry publication to maintain knowledge of specialized information and identify any regulation or industry changes affecting the company’s business
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations, Supply Chain, or Engineering AND a minimum of 8 years of experience performing a role substantially similar to the essential functions of this job description OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and basic knowledge of Access
- Proven track record in project management with a demonstrated ability to develop, plan, document, and independently drive complex projects to successful conclusions
- Demonstrated leadership and team building skills
- Demonstrated effective and strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
- Must demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and communication skills to work across functional and organizational lines
- Must possess the ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment to effectively meet deadlines
- Must be highly motivated, detail-oriented and possess the ability to work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to work on exceedingly complex problems and provides solutions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field
- Juris Doctorate (JD)
- U.S. Customs broker license
- Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Foster Garvey PC14
- Expeditors International Of Washington3
- Ariat International2
- BDO2
- Loram2
Top Industries Hiring
- Law & Legal Services13
- Manufacturing4
- Technology & Software4
- Transportation & Logistics3
- Accounting & Auditing2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in international trade compliance jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, law, or a related field
- Experience with export control regulations including EAR and ITAR
- Proficiency in HTS and Schedule B classification for import and export
- Familiarity with OFAC sanctions screening and denied-party list management
- Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer (CUSECO) or similar credential preferred
- Experience using trade compliance software such as SAP GTS or Amber Road
Tips for Your International Trade Compliance Job Search
Quantify your compliance wins specifically
Highlight measurable outcomes on your resume: audits cleared without findings, duty drawback amounts recovered, or penalty exposure eliminated. International trade compliance hiring managers scan for evidence you reduced risk or saved money, not just that you administered programs.
List your classification and licensing credentials
Call out Schedule B, HTS, and ECCN classification experience by commodity type, and name any export licenses or binding rulings you've managed. Recruiters searching for these roles filter heavily on whether you've worked with the specific regulatory regimes their products fall under.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists international trade compliance openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job postings by regulatory program
Search for openings that name the exact programs you know: EAR, ITAR, OFAC, or CBP customs compliance. A posting that lists your specific regulatory background gets you past ATS filters faster than a general trade compliance search.
Prepare case studies for technical screens
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a classification dispute, a voluntary self-disclosure, or a denied-party screening false-positive you resolved. Prepare two or three specific scenarios with the regulatory cite, your reasoning, and the outcome before your first interview.
Negotiate using scope, not just title
When offers come in, clarify which programs you'll own, whether you'll have signing authority on export licenses, and what the escalation path looks like. Scope defines your career trajectory in compliance more than title does at the same pay band.
International Trade Compliance Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most international trade compliances?
The companies hiring the most international trade compliances right now include Foster Garvey PC, Expeditors International Of Washington, and Ariat International, with the largest share of openings in Washington, Oregon, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Manufacturing, aerospace, and technology companies consistently drive the highest volume of postings.
How many international trade compliance jobs are remote?
About 27% of international trade compliance openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of much of the work. Export licensing, sanctions screening, and customs classification roles are the most likely to offer remote arrangements, while roles requiring on-site audits or freight floor access tend to stay in-person.
How do you become a international trade compliance?
Start by building a foundation in one regulatory program, typically customs classification or export controls, through coursework or an entry-level operations role that touches import or export documentation. Pursue a credential such as a Licensed Customs Broker exam or an export compliance certificate to signal technical depth. From there, take on program ownership within a compliance team, handling audits, training, or license applications, to build the autonomous experience mid-level roles require.
How do you get hired in international trade compliance with little experience?
Entry points most commonly come through trade operations, freight forwarding, or customs brokerage roles where you handle documentation hands-on before moving into a pure compliance function. Demonstrating that you've self-studied the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, completed a formal export controls course, or assisted with a compliance audit, even in a supporting capacity, gives hiring managers evidence of initiative that offsets a thin resume.
What does the international trade compliance interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter screen focused on which regulatory programs you've worked under, followed by a technical interview where you walk through a real classification decision, an export license scenario, or a denied-party screening workflow. A final round typically involves a hiring manager or legal team member testing your judgment on a hypothetical compliance gap or a past voluntary self-disclosure situation.
Where can I find and apply to international trade compliance jobs?
You can find and apply to international trade compliance jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your regulatory background and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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