Trade Compliance Manager Jobs

Trade Compliance Manager jobs are open across manufacturing, technology, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and logistics, from mid-level analyst roles to director and VP, with specializations in import/export controls, sanctions compliance, and customs classification. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles276+
Top stateTexas
Top employerNorthrop Grumman
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type44% Hybrid
Top industryManufacturing

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Emerson
International Trade Compliance Manager
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International Trade Compliance Manager
Emerson
Rosemont, Illinois
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Project Management
$90k - $120k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Barfield
Trade Compliance Manager
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Trade Compliance Manager
Barfield
Miami, Florida
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
201-500

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Tapestry
Analyst, Green Trade Compliance
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Tapestry
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Analyst, Green Trade Compliance
Tapestry
New York, New York
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Data Science
Research & Academia
$65k - $70k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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1X
Global Trade Compliance Analyst
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1X
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Global Trade Compliance Analyst
1X
Hayward, California
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Human Resources
$110k - $130k/yr

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Trade Compliance Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

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    Northrop Grumman11
  • L3Harris
    L3Harris5
  • T
    Teledyne FLIR5
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    Precision CastParts5
  • Amazon Web Services
    Amazon Web Services4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing13
  • Distribution & Wholesale9
  • Technology & Software7
  • Electronics & Hardware6
  • Aerospace & Defense4

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in trade compliance manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, international business, or a related field
  • Experience with HTS classification and customs entry processes
  • Knowledge of U.S. export control regulations including EAR and ITAR
  • Proficiency with trade compliance software such as SAP GTS or Oracle GTM
  • Licensed Customs Broker credential or Certified Export Specialist designation
  • Experience conducting internal audits and managing denied-party screening programs

Tips for Your Trade Compliance Manager Job Search

Quantify your compliance wins on your resume

Trade compliance hiring managers want to see outcomes, not just duties. Replace vague bullets with specifics: duties cleared, audits passed without findings, denied-party screening false-positive rates reduced. Numbers tied to compliance operations get callbacks that generic descriptions don't.

List your classifications and export control licenses

Include HTS classification experience, ECCN familiarity, and any export licenses you've managed directly on your resume. Many applicant tracking systems filter for these terms before a human reads anything, so omitting them costs you interviews even when you're qualified.

Target industries where your commodity knowledge fits

Customs classification and export control experience is commodity-specific. If your background is aerospace components, prioritize defense contractors and aerospace OEMs over consumer goods importers. Matching your product expertise to the employer's supply chain shortens your interview prep and sharpens your pitch.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists 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.

Prepare a real compliance scenario for interviews

Interviewers routinely ask how you handled a specific sanctions hit, a customs audit, or a regulatory change. Prepare two or three concrete examples with actual stakes and outcomes. Candidates who answer in abstractions consistently lose to those who walk through what they actually did.

Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation

Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you'll own broker relationships, manage ERP classification data, or lead a team versus serve as a solo contributor. Scope determines workload and career trajectory, and trade compliance roles vary more in responsibility than their titles suggest.

Trade Compliance Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most trade compliance managers?

The companies hiring the most trade compliance managers right now include Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, and Teledyne FLIR, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Manufacturing, aerospace, and technology firms consistently account for the largest volume of postings across those markets.

How many trade compliance manager jobs are remote?

About 68% of trade compliance manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the role's document-heavy and system-driven nature. Export control program management and denied-party screening tend to be the most remote-friendly functions, while customs brokerage coordination and on-site audit work more often require an in-person presence.

How do you become a trade compliance manager?

Start with a degree in international business, supply chain, or a related field, then take an entry-level role in customs brokerage, freight forwarding, or import-export operations to build hands-on classification and regulatory experience. Earning a Licensed Customs Broker credential or a Certified Export Specialist designation strengthens your candidacy significantly. Most managers reach the role after several years in a specialist or analyst position, often specializing in a specific commodity or regulatory framework like EAR or ITAR.

Can I get a trade compliance manager role without direct compliance experience?

Yes, if you can demonstrate adjacent expertise that transfers directly. Candidates from customs brokerage, freight forwarding, procurement, or supply chain operations who have handled HTS classification, duty drawback, or denied-party screening often move into compliance manager roles by emphasizing those specific functions. Pursuing a Certified Export Specialist credential while in a related role signals commitment and fills credential gaps that experience alone doesn't close.

What does the trade compliance manager interview process look like?

Most trade compliance manager interviews run two to four rounds. The first is typically a recruiter screen focused on regulatory background and industry experience. A hiring manager interview follows, usually scenario-based, covering how you've handled audits, classification disputes, or sanctions hits. Final rounds often include a panel with legal, supply chain, or finance stakeholders who assess cross-functional judgment. Some employers add a short written exercise involving a classification or compliance scenario.

Where can I find and apply to trade compliance manager jobs?

You can find and apply to trade compliance manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your regulatory background, commodity experience, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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