Mid Level Trade Compliance Manager Jobs
Mid level trade compliance manager jobs go to professionals ready to own compliance programs, mentor coordinators, and make regulatory decisions with limited oversight. Openings run across Distribution & Wholesale, Retail, and Automotive, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like KLA, Uline, and Airbus hiring at this level now.
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Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of higher-level management, this position is part of the management team ensuring oversight of trade compliance, customs business, tariff cost recovery, and documented policies and procedures. This position exercises independent judgment and operates within established corporate guidelines.
- Participate in corporate decision-making process that protects the company through overseeing trade compliance, and documented policies and procedures.
- Support management of broker partnerships and broker performance.
- Self-motivated to see areas for improvement within the compliance group and assist in projects.
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills to support day-to-day communication within the internal team, customers, brokers, and other stakeholders.
Primary Responsibilities:
Lead and support a team of trade compliance specialists in the following import and export related tasks:
- Tariff tracking management and tariff recovery
- Monitor and support post-entry activities (PSC, Protest, etc.) for Astemo sites, especially due to tariff regulation changes.
- Supporting Astemo Americas sites to ensure the latest trade policies are followed, the best import method is followed, while maintaining high regulatory compliance.
- Support oversight for Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification and Schedule B, requiring excellent problem-solving skills, methodical thinking, and teamwork with other company departments. As needed, supporting sites by completing, editing, or reviewing classifications.
- Assist sites with broker management and executing company standard procedures.
- Monitor and apply duty savings protocol.
- Assist with other projects, as needed.
- As necessary to support sites, be capable of utilizing the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) for export control and be able to assign appropriate ECCNs for export compliance.
- Support and ensure company pre-export screening procedures are executed.
- Support Prohibited parties screening activities as needed.
FTA/COO/PGA/Etc.
- Support Trade Compliance staff, as needed, with other government agency requirements EPA, NHTSA, FCC, FDA, FAA, etc.
- Support Trade Compliance staff with country-of-origin analysis (19CFR 134) and COO marking (19CFR 102) as required.
- Be a resource for knowledge of trade agreements and other reporting programs (USMCA, KORUS, AALA, CAFE, Manufacturers Affidavit, etc.).
Recordkeeping / Training / Etc.
- Support periodic recordkeeping audits
- Ensure import/export document retention per company policy.
- Utilize Incoterms and provide guidance to employees for proper use.
- Continuous education - Internal and external training seminars for position
- Provide continuing education for employees.
- Complete annual internal audits
- Support the annual updates of the Import and Export Manuals according to new regulations and/or company procedures.
- General staff support
Qualifications:
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Proficient in Automated Commercial Environment (ACE Customs portal)
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project
- High level of customer interface experience
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
- Well organized, detail oriented
Education: Possess 4-year college degree, Customs Broker License strongly preferred
Experience: 5 years of industry experience
Supervisory Responsibilities: n/a
Working Conditions:
Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Travel: Domestic and international travel may be required as needed.
Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of higher-level management, this position is part of the management team ensuring oversight of trade compliance, customs business, tariff cost recovery, and documented policies and procedures. This position exercises independent judgment and operates within established corporate guidelines.
- Participate in corporate decision-making process that protects the company through overseeing trade compliance, and documented policies and procedures.
- Support management of broker partnerships and broker performance.
- Self-motivated to see areas for improvement within the compliance group and assist in projects.
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills to support day-to-day communication within the internal team, customers, brokers, and other stakeholders.
Primary Responsibilities:
Lead and support a team of trade compliance specialists in the following import and export related tasks:
- Tariff tracking management and tariff recovery
- Monitor and support post-entry activities (PSC, Protest, etc.) for Astemo sites, especially due to tariff regulation changes.
- Supporting Astemo Americas sites to ensure the latest trade policies are followed, the best import method is followed, while maintaining high regulatory compliance.
- Support oversight for Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification and Schedule B, requiring excellent problem-solving skills, methodical thinking, and teamwork with other company departments. As needed, supporting sites by completing, editing, or reviewing classifications.
- Assist sites with broker management and executing company standard procedures.
- Monitor and apply duty savings protocol.
- Assist with other projects, as needed.
- As necessary to support sites, be capable of utilizing the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) for export control and be able to assign appropriate ECCNs for export compliance.
- Support and ensure company pre-export screening procedures are executed.
- Support Prohibited parties screening activities as needed.
FTA/COO/PGA/Etc.
- Support Trade Compliance staff, as needed, with other government agency requirements EPA, NHTSA, FCC, FDA, FAA, etc.
- Support Trade Compliance staff with country-of-origin analysis (19CFR 134) and COO marking (19CFR 102) as required.
- Be a resource for knowledge of trade agreements and other reporting programs (USMCA, KORUS, AALA, CAFE, Manufacturers Affidavit, etc.).
Recordkeeping / Training / Etc.
- Support periodic recordkeeping audits
- Ensure import/export document retention per company policy.
- Utilize Incoterms and provide guidance to employees for proper use.
- Continuous education - Internal and external training seminars for position
- Provide continuing education for employees.
- Complete annual internal audits
- Support the annual updates of the Import and Export Manuals according to new regulations and/or company procedures.
- General staff support
Qualifications:
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Proficient in Automated Commercial Environment (ACE Customs portal)
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project
- High level of customer interface experience
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
- Well organized, detail oriented
Education: Possess 4-year college degree, Customs Broker License strongly preferred
Experience: 5 years of industry experience
Supervisory Responsibilities: n/a
Working Conditions:
Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Travel: Domestic and international travel may be required as needed.
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Mid Level Trade Compliance Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level trade compliance manager job?
Lead with ownership, not tasks. Highlight specific programs you managed end to end, regulations you interpreted independently, and any process improvements you drove. Mid level roles expect candidates who can operate with minimal supervision, so frame your experience around decisions you made, not just work you supported. A working knowledge of export controls, customs classification, or sanctions compliance is a strong signal for most hiring teams.
Which companies hire mid level trade compliance managers?
Companies hiring mid level trade compliance managers right now include KLA, Uline, and Airbus, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Employers at this level tend to be manufacturers, importers, defense contractors, and multinationals that need experienced staff to run day-to-day compliance operations without heavy supervision.
Are there remote mid level trade compliance manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and how much the role involves physical goods or on-site teams. About 43% of mid level trade compliance manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it a realistic option for candidates who prefer flexibility. Fully remote roles tend to concentrate at companies with mature compliance programs and distributed operations.
How do I move up to a mid level trade compliance manager role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on expanding ownership over time. Start by mastering one compliance domain, such as HTS classification, export licensing, or customs audit preparation, then take on projects that require you to coordinate across teams or train others. Measurable impact matters: quantify errors reduced, audits passed, or processes you redesigned. Professional credentials in trade compliance also signal readiness for greater responsibility.
Which industries hire the most mid level trade compliance managers?
Mid Level trade compliance manager roles concentrate in Distribution & Wholesale, Retail, and Automotive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they face complex import and export regulations, regular government audits, and significant risk exposure that requires experienced professionals rather than coordinators handling routine filings.