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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Description
At Northern Tool + Equipment we get up every day to serve the tradespeople who keep our country running strong and the weekend warriors who want to work like them. It’s our mission to make sure they have the right tools for the job, and an easy, hassle-free experience at our store so they can get in, get out and get on with the job at hand. Your top priority as an International Trade Compliance Specialist is to partner with teams across Merchandising, Sourcing, Transportation, Finance, Inventory Planning, and Distribution Operations to ensure the smooth movement of imported goods while maintaining compliance with U.S. Customs and international trade requirements. You'll have the opportunity to influence business processes, analyze trade data, identify compliance risks, and contribute to the growth of our global trade compliance program.
If you enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating across functions, and making a measurable impact on supply chain performance, we'd love to hear from you.
Your positive, professional, roll-up-your-sleeves-to-help attitude contributes to our winning culture and makes sure we leave a lasting impression.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive Import Compliance Excellence
- Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, FDA requirements, Partner Government Agencies (PGA), and other applicable trade regulations.
- Partner with customs brokers to support timely and accurate import entry processing and customs clearance.
- Classify products using Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) codes and support country-of-origin determinations.
- Conduct internal compliance reviews and audits in accordance with company policies and trade compliance standards.
- Maintain accurate and auditable import documentation and records.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to internal teams on customs, import compliance, and regulatory requirements.
Analyze Data and Improve Processes
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to customs activity, broker performance, duties, tariffs, and supply chain costs.
- Analyze ACE data to identify compliance risks, tariff trends, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Support continuous enhancement of Northern Tool's trade compliance program by identifying gaps and implementing best practices.
- Assist in developing and maintaining trade compliance policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.
Collaborate Across the Business
- Act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners, including customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and government agencies.
- Work closely with Merchandising, Sourcing, Inventory Planning, Transportation, Distribution Centers, and Finance to support business objectives.
- Contribute to technology and process improvement initiatives related to international trade and logistics operations.
What you will bring to the table:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, Trade Compliance, or a related field.
- Two or more years of experience in import/export compliance, customs brokerage, international logistics, or global trade operations.
- Working knowledge of HTS classification, Incoterms, customs documentation, and international shipping processes.
- Understanding of U.S. Customs regulations and import compliance requirements.
- Experience collaborating with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred qualifications
- Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) certification or interest in pursuing licensure.
- Experience with ACE reporting, tariff analysis, and duty recovery programs.
- Knowledge of CBP Requests for Information (CF28) and Notices of Action (CF29).
- Experience with ERP systems, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), or trade management platforms.
- Familiarity with duty drawback programs, free trade agreements, and tariff mitigation strategies.
- Advanced Excel, Power BI, or other data analytics tools.
About Us
Northern Tool + Equipment is a family business with roots stretching back three generations to Minnesota’s Iron Range, where our blue-collar work ethic and commitment to serving the people who do the tough jobs was born. Our mission is to be the best in the world at serving the professional tradespeople and those who want to work like them. With over 130 retail stores across 24 states, top national brands and global manufacturing operations designed to create our own specialized tools and equipment, we are busting our knuckles to deliver the products, prices and advice our customers need to succeed. We’re looking for people who share our blue-collar work ethic. If you’re the kind of person who likes to put your nose to the grindstone to help your customers and company succeed, we’d love to talk to you about becoming a member of our team.
Northern Tool + Equipment is proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Top Midsize Employer in 2023. We are committed to creating a workplace where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive and competitive compensation package that includes:
- Competitive Pay: Earn $80,000 - $90,000 annually, with your exact compensation personalized based on your skills, experience, and location. We believe in rewarding top talent with pay that reflects your value.
- Flexible Work Schedule: Achieve the work-life balance you deserve with our full-time, 8-hour shifts, Monday – Friday, complemented by a hybrid work schedule that allows you to work both remotely and in the office.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Your health and well-being are our priority. We offer a variety of health plans, so you can choose what best fits your needs. Employees working 30+ hours per week enjoy a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with an enhanced company match to support your financial future.
- Generous Employee Discount: Love our products? So do we! Enjoy a significant discount on the quality tools and equipment we offer, helping you save on the items you love to use.
- Get Paid on Your Terms: With our Daily Pay option, you don’t have to wait for payday—access your earnings whenever you need them for added financial flexibility.
- Paid Holidays: Take time to relax and recharge with 7 paid federal holidays, because we know how important it is to have time for yourself and your loved ones.
- Incentives: Be rewarded for eligible incentive programs.
When you join Northern Tool + Equipment, you're not just starting a job—you're joining a community that supports your success. Come be a part of a team where your skills, dedication, and passion are recognized and celebrated. Your future starts here!
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Description
At Northern Tool + Equipment we get up every day to serve the tradespeople who keep our country running strong and the weekend warriors who want to work like them. It’s our mission to make sure they have the right tools for the job, and an easy, hassle-free experience at our store so they can get in, get out and get on with the job at hand. Your top priority as an International Trade Compliance Specialist is to partner with teams across Merchandising, Sourcing, Transportation, Finance, Inventory Planning, and Distribution Operations to ensure the smooth movement of imported goods while maintaining compliance with U.S. Customs and international trade requirements. You'll have the opportunity to influence business processes, analyze trade data, identify compliance risks, and contribute to the growth of our global trade compliance program.
If you enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating across functions, and making a measurable impact on supply chain performance, we'd love to hear from you.
Your positive, professional, roll-up-your-sleeves-to-help attitude contributes to our winning culture and makes sure we leave a lasting impression.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive Import Compliance Excellence
- Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, FDA requirements, Partner Government Agencies (PGA), and other applicable trade regulations.
- Partner with customs brokers to support timely and accurate import entry processing and customs clearance.
- Classify products using Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) codes and support country-of-origin determinations.
- Conduct internal compliance reviews and audits in accordance with company policies and trade compliance standards.
- Maintain accurate and auditable import documentation and records.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to internal teams on customs, import compliance, and regulatory requirements.
Analyze Data and Improve Processes
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to customs activity, broker performance, duties, tariffs, and supply chain costs.
- Analyze ACE data to identify compliance risks, tariff trends, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Support continuous enhancement of Northern Tool's trade compliance program by identifying gaps and implementing best practices.
- Assist in developing and maintaining trade compliance policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.
Collaborate Across the Business
- Act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners, including customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and government agencies.
- Work closely with Merchandising, Sourcing, Inventory Planning, Transportation, Distribution Centers, and Finance to support business objectives.
- Contribute to technology and process improvement initiatives related to international trade and logistics operations.
What you will bring to the table:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, Trade Compliance, or a related field.
- Two or more years of experience in import/export compliance, customs brokerage, international logistics, or global trade operations.
- Working knowledge of HTS classification, Incoterms, customs documentation, and international shipping processes.
- Understanding of U.S. Customs regulations and import compliance requirements.
- Experience collaborating with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred qualifications
- Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) certification or interest in pursuing licensure.
- Experience with ACE reporting, tariff analysis, and duty recovery programs.
- Knowledge of CBP Requests for Information (CF28) and Notices of Action (CF29).
- Experience with ERP systems, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), or trade management platforms.
- Familiarity with duty drawback programs, free trade agreements, and tariff mitigation strategies.
- Advanced Excel, Power BI, or other data analytics tools.
About Us
Northern Tool + Equipment is a family business with roots stretching back three generations to Minnesota’s Iron Range, where our blue-collar work ethic and commitment to serving the people who do the tough jobs was born. Our mission is to be the best in the world at serving the professional tradespeople and those who want to work like them. With over 130 retail stores across 24 states, top national brands and global manufacturing operations designed to create our own specialized tools and equipment, we are busting our knuckles to deliver the products, prices and advice our customers need to succeed. We’re looking for people who share our blue-collar work ethic. If you’re the kind of person who likes to put your nose to the grindstone to help your customers and company succeed, we’d love to talk to you about becoming a member of our team.
Northern Tool + Equipment is proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Top Midsize Employer in 2023. We are committed to creating a workplace where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive and competitive compensation package that includes:
- Competitive Pay: Earn $80,000 - $90,000 annually, with your exact compensation personalized based on your skills, experience, and location. We believe in rewarding top talent with pay that reflects your value.
- Flexible Work Schedule: Achieve the work-life balance you deserve with our full-time, 8-hour shifts, Monday – Friday, complemented by a hybrid work schedule that allows you to work both remotely and in the office.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Your health and well-being are our priority. We offer a variety of health plans, so you can choose what best fits your needs. Employees working 30+ hours per week enjoy a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with an enhanced company match to support your financial future.
- Generous Employee Discount: Love our products? So do we! Enjoy a significant discount on the quality tools and equipment we offer, helping you save on the items you love to use.
- Get Paid on Your Terms: With our Daily Pay option, you don’t have to wait for payday—access your earnings whenever you need them for added financial flexibility.
- Paid Holidays: Take time to relax and recharge with 7 paid federal holidays, because we know how important it is to have time for yourself and your loved ones.
- Incentives: Be rewarded for eligible incentive programs.
When you join Northern Tool + Equipment, you're not just starting a job—you're joining a community that supports your success. Come be a part of a team where your skills, dedication, and passion are recognized and celebrated. Your future starts here!
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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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 Amazon, L3Harris, and Expeditors, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 78% of trade compliance manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 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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