Manager Trade Compliance

MONOSOL LLC • Portage, IN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for leading and maintaining the organization’s global trade compliance program. This role ensures adherence to U.S. and international import/export regulations, sanctions programs, customs requirements, and internal compliance standards. The position requires strong subject matter expertise in duty drawback, free trade zones, vendor compliance (Know Your Customer), incoterms, and sanction regimes, along with the ability to partner cross functionally to mitigate risk, optimize processes, and support compliant international trade operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Legal Studies, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Trade Compliance, Customs, Global Supply Chain, or Import/Export Operations.
• Expertise with ACE, HTS classification, Duty Drawback, INCOTERMS, and KYC processes.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. and international trade regulations, including sanctions and export controls.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS).
• Experience managing Free Trade Zone or bonded warehouse operations.
• Prior experience in chemical, manufacturing, or regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the company’s Trade Compliance program in alignment with U.S. Export and Import Administration Regulations (EAR), U.S. Customs & Border Protection laws, and global trade regulations.
• Manage government trade platforms such as ACE for import and export filings.
• Monitor changes in global trade regulations and communicate business impacts to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with U.S., EU, and APAC sanctions programs through robust restricted party screening and KYC practices.
• Lead development, maintenance, and enforcement of trade compliance policies, manuals, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Oversee accurate classification and maintenance of HTS, Schedule B, and related tariff codes.
• Manage Duty Drawback and Duty Suspension programs, bonded warehouse operations, and Free Trade Zone activities.
• Provide guidance on import/export valuation, documentation, country of origin rules, and importer/exporter of record responsibilities.
• Support internal teams in resolving customs inquiries, audits, and enforcement actions.
• Implement and oversee KYC procedures for customers, suppliers, logistics partners, and brokers.
• Partner with Legal to maintain export control processes, including licensing and technology control requirements.
• Investigate, report, and mitigate violations or potential non compliance.
• Serve as the organizational expert on INCOTERMS, providing training and guidance related to risk transfer, cost allocation, and importer/exporter status.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics, Customer Service, Sales, and Procurement to ensure compliant shipment execution and documentation accuracy.
• Develop and deliver training on trade compliance requirements and responsibilities across the organization.
• Establish and track KPIs related to compliance performance, cycle times, and risk indicators.
• Champion continuous improvement through cross functional collaboration and alignment of global compliance practices.

Benefits

• MonoSol provides a yearly incentive compensation bonus, a profit sharing bonus when eligible, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurances, short term disability, long term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, term life insurance, voluntary term life insurance, transit flexible spending account (if applicable), employee assistance program, identity theft protection, 401k and paid time off (vacation and sick days).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager