Trade Compliance and Governance Manager

Position Summary

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for compliance management, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of all data, documents & formalities to be complied with company policy, international trade and local regulations.

MAIN DUTIES

• Serves as subject matter expert and internal consultant on overall licensing and export and import process, regulatory requirements, and evaluation of risk.
• Acts as a point of escalation for any trade compliance-related inquiries or issues and provide timely and effective resolutions.
• Architect the selection of Certificate of Origin using advanced origin criteria (WO, RVC, CC, CTH, CTSH) to maximize duty-saving opportunities under active FTAs.
• Liaise with government agencies and foreign counterparts to resolve trade related issues/ challenges.
• Providing expertise on import-export policies, tax structures, and HS code determination.
• Formulating and securing import/export licenses, permits, and regulatory approvals from government authorities.
• Establish mandatory gatekeeping mechanisms to review, validate, and sign off on all global trade flows against cross-border compliance laws.
• Coordinate with external parties, such as government agencies and third-party service providers, to ensure compliance with all trade regulations.
• Engineer and deploy robust internal compliance systems to proactively detect, mitigate, and eliminate regulatory violation risks before execution.
• Establish comprehensive customs SOPs, build centralized classification databases, and enforce rigorous record-keeping protocols for regulatory audit readiness.
• Manage customs broker and freight forwarder governance, including due diligence, onboarding, KPI/SLA scorecards, performance reviews, business reviews, and corrective actions covering declaration accuracy, clearance lead time, response time, document quality, amendment rate, and customs query handling.
• Manage post-clearance compliance, internal review, voluntary amendment preparation, customs-authority responses, and annual customs finalization review on classification, valuation, origin, and import-export tax treatment.
• Conduct systematic internal trade audits, identify systemic operational vulnerabilities, and execute corrective and preventive action (CAPA) strategies.
• Monitor and assess changes in trade laws and regulations and communicate any updates to the appropriate team members.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of all relevant trade compliance laws and regulations, including but not limited to import/export laws, customs regulations, and trade sanctions.
• Work closely with internal departments, such as legal, finance, and operations, to ensure compliance with all trade regulations and laws.
• Provides guidance and training to program and export compliance personnel on International & Government regulations and company policy (e.g., parts classifications, HTS codes identification, FTAs, CTPAT).
• Review and approve all international trade transactions to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all trade compliance activities and transactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement trade compliance policies and procedures.
• Stay updated on any changes in the company's global operations and adjust trade compliance strategies accordingly.
• Promote a culture of ethical and legal compliance within the organization.
• Carry out other tasks assigned by department head.
• Adhere Company Safety Rules.
  
  

Key Accountabilities

• Interacting with customs agencies to resolve regulatory and transactional questions involving export issues; reports suspected shortfalls in compliance and works on internal investigations as requested.
• Investigating and resolving compliance potential issues and to respond to questions from internal or customer and government regulatory agencies.
• Plans, develops, recommends, and implements training, procedures, and systems to be used for import & export compliance.
  
  

Jobholder Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in International Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 Years of Experience in Trade Compliance, preferably in the Manufacturing or Aerospace Industry.
• Experience with managing Import/Export processes, including classification, licensing, and customs clearance.
• Strong understanding of International Trade Regulations.
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and Government agencies.
• Knowledge of industry practices, general business operations, and policies.
• Ability to effectively assess and implement continuous improvement principles and techniques.
• Fluent in English (speaking, writing, listening, and reading).
• Proficient with Ms. Office 365 Essentials (Word, Excel, Power Point, Power BI, and Outlook), database management tools.
  
  

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Well‐organized, detail‐oriented, and ability to multi‐task.
• Strong prioritization.
• Conflict management.
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Ability to direct resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems while applying advanced analytical thought and judgment.
• High sense of responsibility and stakeholder management skills.