Trade Manager Jobs
Trade Manager jobs are open across retail, consumer goods, manufacturing, and logistics, at every level from associate to senior and director, with specializations in category management, vendor relations, and international trade compliance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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DESCRIPTION
Amazon is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. Our teams are developing revolutionary solutions that integrate AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced mechanical design — creating adaptable automation capable of working safely alongside humans in dynamic environments. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of robotics at unprecedented scale, collaborating with world-class engineers pushing the boundaries of robotic manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction.
Robotics Trade & Supply Chain Compliance (RTSCC) is looking for a trade compliance professional with strong operational leadership capabilities to take full ownership of import/export compliance for industrial robotics. In this role, you will design, implement, and monitor trade compliance processes — balancing regulatory rigor with the speed and scale our business demands.
You will drive strategic alignment by providing both near- and long-term considerations and their business impacts, clearly recommending trade-offs and priorities. When confronted with competing viewpoints, you will chart the best path forward and build consensus across stakeholders. Your decisions will balance risk mitigation with customer experience. You will pressure-test assumptions by engaging the right cross-functional partners and reviewing relevant metrics and benchmarks.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive import and export compliance programs across multiple countries and regions
- Partner with Amazon's regional teams to execute, drive, and enforce import/export processes across dedicated lanes, identifying opportunities for automation and technology enablement
- Research and analyze trade requirements and regulatory obligations for new and existing markets
- Work cross-functionally to help achieve execution against regulatory requirements and internal policies
- Deep dive complex regulator topics including customs valuation, duty mitigation, various supply chain models and complex trade barriers (product compliance, licenses, encryption and certification)
- Drive compliance program integration with IRG business teams and supply chain
- Interface with cross-functional teams including Legal, Tax, Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, and Engineering
- Build and deliver training programs to enable business teams on trade compliance requirements
- Educate leadership on the appropriate execution of compliance requirements
A day in the life
Your day will include a balance of strategic program development and tactical compliance guidance. You'll manage daily tasks such as providing import and export compliance guidance, conducting regulatory research, updating status reports, and coordinating team deliverables. You'll engage with regional compliance teams and business stakeholders to document requirements and iterate on processes as business needs evolve. This role requires collaboration across multiple functions to identify and resolve information or process gaps during the import process.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years’ experience commensurate with extensive knowledge of handling imports and/or exports in accordance with foreign government regulations
- 8+ years of direct experience with import/export compliance or global logistics or supply chain
- 5+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Experience with industrial robotics
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $181,400.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon is seeking exceptional talent to help develop the next generation of advanced robotics systems that will transform automation at Amazon's scale. Our teams are developing revolutionary solutions that integrate AI, sophisticated control systems, and advanced mechanical design — creating adaptable automation capable of working safely alongside humans in dynamic environments. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of robotics at unprecedented scale, collaborating with world-class engineers pushing the boundaries of robotic manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction.
Robotics Trade & Supply Chain Compliance (RTSCC) is looking for a trade compliance professional with strong operational leadership capabilities to take full ownership of import/export compliance for industrial robotics. In this role, you will design, implement, and monitor trade compliance processes — balancing regulatory rigor with the speed and scale our business demands.
You will drive strategic alignment by providing both near- and long-term considerations and their business impacts, clearly recommending trade-offs and priorities. When confronted with competing viewpoints, you will chart the best path forward and build consensus across stakeholders. Your decisions will balance risk mitigation with customer experience. You will pressure-test assumptions by engaging the right cross-functional partners and reviewing relevant metrics and benchmarks.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive import and export compliance programs across multiple countries and regions
- Partner with Amazon's regional teams to execute, drive, and enforce import/export processes across dedicated lanes, identifying opportunities for automation and technology enablement
- Research and analyze trade requirements and regulatory obligations for new and existing markets
- Work cross-functionally to help achieve execution against regulatory requirements and internal policies
- Deep dive complex regulator topics including customs valuation, duty mitigation, various supply chain models and complex trade barriers (product compliance, licenses, encryption and certification)
- Drive compliance program integration with IRG business teams and supply chain
- Interface with cross-functional teams including Legal, Tax, Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, and Engineering
- Build and deliver training programs to enable business teams on trade compliance requirements
- Educate leadership on the appropriate execution of compliance requirements
A day in the life
Your day will include a balance of strategic program development and tactical compliance guidance. You'll manage daily tasks such as providing import and export compliance guidance, conducting regulatory research, updating status reports, and coordinating team deliverables. You'll engage with regional compliance teams and business stakeholders to document requirements and iterate on processes as business needs evolve. This role requires collaboration across multiple functions to identify and resolve information or process gaps during the import process.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years’ experience commensurate with extensive knowledge of handling imports and/or exports in accordance with foreign government regulations
- 8+ years of direct experience with import/export compliance or global logistics or supply chain
- 5+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Experience with industrial robotics
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $181,400.00 USD annually
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Who's Hiring
- Alvarez & Marsal22
- Amazon12
- Deloitte4
- Precision CastParts4
- HII3
Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management
- Accounting & Auditing
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Food & Beverage
- Retail
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in trade manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of experience in trade, procurement, or category management
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate vendor contracts and manage supplier relationships
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle for purchase order and inventory management
- Strong analytical skills with experience using Excel or similar tools for trade spend analysis
- Knowledge of import and export regulations, tariffs, and international trade compliance
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, international trade, or a related field
Tips for Your Trade Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to procurement outcomes
Trade manager roles reward measurable impact, so replace vague responsibilities with outcomes tied to margin improvement, vendor contract savings, or inventory reduction. Hiring managers in this field scan for numbers that show you moved the needle on cost or efficiency.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists trade manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight cross-functional coordination experience
Trade managers work constantly with sourcing, finance, logistics, and sales teams. Spell out specific projects where you aligned multiple departments on a supplier negotiation, product launch, or compliance initiative to show you can operate across organizational lines.
Target postings by commodity or category focus
Many trade manager roles are built around a specific category, such as hardlines, food and beverage, or industrial components. Filter your search by those terms alongside the job title so you surface openings that match your expertise rather than sorting through irrelevant listings.
Prepare a case study for your interview
Interviewers for trade manager roles almost always ask how you handled a supplier dispute, a margin shortfall, or a sudden supply disruption. Walk in with one concrete story that covers the problem, your decision, and the result, and you'll cover the most common scenario questions in one answer.
Negotiate by anchoring on scope, not title
When discussing compensation, frame your ask around the number of vendors managed, annual spend under your control, or the complexity of markets you cover. That framing gives hiring managers a defensible rationale to push an offer higher than the posted band.
Trade Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most trade managers?
Alvarez & Marsal, Amazon, and Deloitte are hiring the most trade managers right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to cluster at large retailers, consumer goods companies, and distributors managing complex supplier networks.
How many trade manager jobs are remote?
About 69% of trade manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by function. Roles focused on trade spend analysis, compliance, and vendor program management are more likely to offer remote flexibility, while positions requiring frequent warehouse, supplier, or retail site visits are typically on-site or hybrid.
How do you become a trade manager?
Start with a foundation in purchasing, procurement, or category coordination, where you develop vendor negotiation and spend analysis skills. Build experience managing supplier relationships and tracking trade program performance. From there, taking on cross-functional projects that touch logistics, finance, or sales operations positions you for a manager-level role, often supported by a degree in business or supply chain.
Can you get hired as a trade manager with little experience?
Some employers hire candidates with two to three years in adjacent roles such as buyer, purchasing analyst, or account coordinator if they can show hands-on vendor negotiation or trade spend work. Highlighting specific contract wins, cost savings, or supplier onboarding projects closes the experience gap. Roles at smaller distributors or regional retailers often have more flexible requirements than those at large national companies.
What does the trade manager interview process look like?
Most trade manager interviews run two to four rounds. The first is typically a recruiter screen covering your background and category experience. A hiring manager interview follows, focused on vendor strategy, negotiation examples, and how you handle supplier conflicts. Final rounds often include a case study or presentation on a trade plan scenario, plus conversations with cross-functional stakeholders in finance, logistics, or sales.
Where can I find and apply to trade manager jobs?
You can find and apply to trade manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that fit your experience level and industry background, then apply directly to each one that matches.
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