White Glove Talent Partners · 12 hours ago
Trade Compliance Manager
Pittsburgh Region
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWhite Glove Talent Partners is seeking a Trade Compliance Manager for their client, a leader in the promotional products industry. The role involves ensuring compliance with domestic and international trade regulations, overseeing global product compliance and FTZ management, and collaborating with various teams to embed compliance into daily operations.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Dan Reiter
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and manage trade compliance programs covering import, export, and customs regulations
Ensure accurate HTS classification, country of origin determination, and customs valuation
Monitor and manage trade restrictions, sanctions, and embargoes impacting company operations
Serve as primary liaison with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and customs brokers
Manage broker performance through KPIs, scorecards, and quarterly business reviews
Own end-to-end FTZ operations, including admissions, inventory control, weekly entries, reconciliations, and annual reporting
Maintain FTZ activation, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance
Partner with FTZ operators and internal stakeholders to ensure operational accuracy and efficiency
Lead duty savings programs, including Duty Drawback, Trade Preference Programs, Duty Engineering, and Defective Merchandise claims
Identify and execute new opportunities to reduce duty, tax, and compliance-related costs
Develop and maintain trade compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls
Deliver training to internal teams to improve compliance awareness and execution
Lead internal audits and investigations; drive corrective action plans to closure
Partner with Product Development, Supply Chain, Quality, and Legal to integrate compliance throughout the product lifecycle
Represent the company in compliance discussions with regulators and industry groups as needed
Track and report KPIs to measure compliance effectiveness and operational performance
Stay current on regulatory changes, industry trends, and best practices
Drive process improvements to increase accuracy, scalability, and efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in trade compliance, including direct Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) management experience
Strong working knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, HTS classification, INCOTERMS, EAR, ITAR, and global product standards (FDA, CPSC, UL, EPA, APHIS)
Experience managing customs brokers, CBP interactions, and internal audits
Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with trade compliance systems and data analysis tools
Preferred
Licensed U.S. Customs Broker or FTZ Operator/Administrator certification
Company
White Glove Talent Partners
At White Glove Talent, our mission is to connect organizations with exceptional talent through an efficient, cost-effective, and personalized recruitment experience.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase