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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Title: Trade Compliance Manager
Location: Fort Mill, SC/ Burlington, WA (hybrid)
Type: Fulltime
Job Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identify and action discrepancies in documentation associated with the Customs clearance of imported and exported goods.
- Verify accuracy of, prepare and process brokerage invoices for payment for Accounts Payable.
- Identify inefficiencies and problem solve for long-term solutions in Trade Compliance processes.
- Uphold and promote required trade compliance as set out by CBSA, CBP as well as other foreign Customs Authorities and government agencies regulations as required.
- Lead the development and implementation of the company's import compliance program in line with trade, solar, and contracting regulations.
- Assist import activities in managing import licenses, agreements, commodity jurisdictions, product classifications, and exemptions/exceptions for international business activities.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including engineering, sales, and supply chain, to ensure a cohesive import compliance posture.
- Well understood import regulations and from there to develop a training program and conduct in-depth training and briefing sessions to raise awareness and understanding of import regulations and their impact across the company.
- Design and lead audit programs to identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develop and implement corrective action plans for resolution.
- Serve as the key compliance contact for government audits and inquiries related to export activities; lead responses to governmental inquiries and investigations concerning compliance matters.
- Database management: create new parts, update and/or replace existing parts, maintain the import database on a short-term and long-term basis; update USMCA/CUSMA data; anti-dumping and countervailing duty data; OGD data.
- Analyze export documentation that is supplied to (Company’s) locations for discrepancies and advise of required revisions prior to shipping and/or customs entry.
- Review Canadian and US brokerage billing invoices for accuracy; request post entry adjustments where required; supply supporting documentation and information to substantiate duty refunds and payments.
- Communicate effectively with brokers, carriers, service providers, CBSA, CBP via email, telephone, fax, mail and in-person.
- Ensure ISO 9000 Policies/Procedures are followed.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in trade compliance within a relevant industry, solar industry experience is preferred.
- Trade compliance / Customs (CBSA) diploma or any other post-secondary certificate.
Title: Trade Compliance Manager
Location: Fort Mill, SC/ Burlington, WA (hybrid)
Type: Fulltime
Job Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identify and action discrepancies in documentation associated with the Customs clearance of imported and exported goods.
- Verify accuracy of, prepare and process brokerage invoices for payment for Accounts Payable.
- Identify inefficiencies and problem solve for long-term solutions in Trade Compliance processes.
- Uphold and promote required trade compliance as set out by CBSA, CBP as well as other foreign Customs Authorities and government agencies regulations as required.
- Lead the development and implementation of the company's import compliance program in line with trade, solar, and contracting regulations.
- Assist import activities in managing import licenses, agreements, commodity jurisdictions, product classifications, and exemptions/exceptions for international business activities.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including engineering, sales, and supply chain, to ensure a cohesive import compliance posture.
- Well understood import regulations and from there to develop a training program and conduct in-depth training and briefing sessions to raise awareness and understanding of import regulations and their impact across the company.
- Design and lead audit programs to identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develop and implement corrective action plans for resolution.
- Serve as the key compliance contact for government audits and inquiries related to export activities; lead responses to governmental inquiries and investigations concerning compliance matters.
- Database management: create new parts, update and/or replace existing parts, maintain the import database on a short-term and long-term basis; update USMCA/CUSMA data; anti-dumping and countervailing duty data; OGD data.
- Analyze export documentation that is supplied to (Company’s) locations for discrepancies and advise of required revisions prior to shipping and/or customs entry.
- Review Canadian and US brokerage billing invoices for accuracy; request post entry adjustments where required; supply supporting documentation and information to substantiate duty refunds and payments.
- Communicate effectively with brokers, carriers, service providers, CBSA, CBP via email, telephone, fax, mail and in-person.
- Ensure ISO 9000 Policies/Procedures are followed.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in trade compliance within a relevant industry, solar industry experience is preferred.
- Trade compliance / Customs (CBSA) diploma or any other post-secondary certificate.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Flexport6
- Trane Technologies5
- Amazon4
- The Home Depot4
- Ariat International2
Top Industries Hiring
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces7
- Manufacturing7
- Retail6
- Transportation & Logistics6
- Electronics & Hardware5
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 Flexport, Trane Technologies, and Amazon, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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 27% of trade compliance manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 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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