Global Trade Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA104: Santa Fe Springs Road 9400 Santa Fe Springs Road , Santa Fe Springs, CA, 90670 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

As The Global Trade Manager you will join the Advanced Structures division leading the Global Trade program for our Carbon Sites. This role will be responsible for contributing to key global trade compliance infrastructure elements including people, processes/procedures and training as well as collaborating closely with functional groups across the organization and championing compliant business practices in the intricate landscape of export and import regulations.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a high-energy, fast-paced environment, developing relationships with internal and external customers.

* This position will be an onsite role type and can be based at any of the following site locations: Pueblo, CO; Santa Fe Springs, CA; Spokane, WA; Everett WA.

* Relocation assistance will be offered.

 What You Will Do

• Partner with your assigned sites to ensure compliance with Global Trade rules and regulations. 

• Overall management of the Global Trade program for all assigned sites including implementation of GT requirements (RISC) and reporting of metrics.

• Play a key role during customer and government official audits and compliance visits, ensuring adequate preparation, training, and communication for assigned sites.

• Ensure regulatory compliance through review and approval of foreign travel, foreign visits and export/import transactions and restricted party screening.

• Manage the process for onboarding and individual control plans (ICPs) for non-U.S. person employees and visitors to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Assist in addressing compliance concerns by identifying errors and areas requiring improvement and implementing corrective actions to resolve problems.

• Conduct periodic compliance training and new-hire Global Trade training.

• Answer day-to-day compliance questions, review business practices, improve GT procedures, and develop instructional guidelines.

• Review potential incidents and advise site personnel if an investigation is needed and work with Central Investigations to implement corrective actions.

• Interact with all site functions to obtain information necessary to support the Technology Management group for classifications of imported parts, components, and products.

• Identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions to the Advanced Structures GT Leadership team.

• Coordinate and communicate with site personnel to avoid delays associated with the clearance of imported goods.

• Assist Security with visitor management clearance.

• Participate in weekly site leadership staff meetings to communicate any GT guidance and assist with site needs.

• Draft and present Global Trade site council presentation to site leadership on a Quarterly basis.

• Draft and disburse quarterly communications to address any issues or concerns that are site-specific.

• Perform regular reviews, including walking the shop floor, to ensure GT policies and procedures are being followed.

• Maintain applicable trade compliance records in accordance with regulatory requirements

 Must Have Qualifications:

• Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience in Global Trade Compliance or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Global Trade Compliance

• Experience with import/export laws and regulations (EAR, ITAR, CBP, OFAC)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proven experience managing trade compliance programs at multiple sites or in a multi-national setting.

• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders and develop effective networks

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with dedication to customer service

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

*Relocation assistance

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees