✨ AI Summary
This role is for a Trade Compliance Manager supporting the Latin America region, ensuring adherence to import, export, customs, sanctions, and international trade regulations. The manager will provide expert guidance to business teams on compliance requirements, risk mitigation, and regulatory changes. Key responsibilities include HTS/ECCN classifications, restricted party screening, developing training, and managing import/export documentation. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 10 years in trade compliance. Strong communication and analytical skills are necessary, and advanced English proficiency is mandatory, with Spanish being a plus. The role involves approximately 10% travel and is based on-site at the Rio de Janeiro office.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Logistics, or equivalent experience, along with over 10 years of experience in Trade Compliance, including import, export, and sanctions. Proficiency in HTS and ECCN classifications, customs regulations, and trade compliance systems is essential. Advanced English is required, with Spanish being a desirable asset.
Description
Position Summary
The Trade Compliance Manager will support the Latin America region by ensuring compliance with applicable import, export, customs, sanctions, and international trade regulations. The role will act as a key advisor to business and functional teams, providing guidance on trade compliance requirements, risk mitigation, regulatory developments, classifications, and compliance systems.
Responsibilities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of experience in Trade Compliance, including import, export, and sanctions.
- Experience with HTS and ECCN classifications.
- Knowledge of customs regulations, country-of-origin requirements, FTA/FTZ rules, and international trade regulations.
- Experience with ERP or trade compliance systems such as JD Edwards, SAP, OTM/GTM, or equivalent.
- Advanced/Fluent English, both written and verbal.
- Advanced Spanish is desirable.
- Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage sensitive and confidential matters.
- Ability to build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders and functions.
- Availability for domestic and international travel, approximately 10%.
- Availability to work on-site at the Rio de Janeiro office/base, located in Barra da Tijuca.
- Oil & Gas and/or Oilfield Services experience is preferred.
- Logistics and Supply Chain experience is preferred.