Gateway Recruiting · 4 weeks ago
Program Manager, Trade Compliance
Washington, DC, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGateway Recruiting is seeking a Trade Compliance Program Manager to enhance the global trade compliance framework. This role is critical in enabling business operations by improving trade processes and ensuring compliance with customs and export controls.
Human ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and mature global trade compliance programs, governance models, and standards
Establish consistent processes and controls across regions while allowing for effective local execution
Analyze and map current trade practices across regions using process improvement methodologies
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and support business scalability
Drive standardization and adoption of best practices across global operations
Act as a program and project manager, leading global trade initiatives from planning through execution and sustainment
Manage cross-functional workstreams, timelines, dependencies, and risks
Develop and deploy global trade compliance training programs
Establish KPIs and metrics to measure performance, maturity, and compliance effectiveness
Use data and insights to drive accountability and continuous improvement
Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Finance, Legal, IT, and regional trade teams
Influence and lead change in a complex, matrixed global organization
Serve as a global point of contact for trade compliance program execution
Identify trade compliance risks and operational gaps across regions
Support audits, assessments, and corrective action plans
Ensure programs evolve in line with regulatory changes and business growth
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Trade Compliance, with 3–5+ years in a global trade compliance leadership or program role
University degree in International Trade, Supply Chain / Logistics, Engineering, or a related discipline
Strong expertise in global trade compliance, including: Customs management and clearance operations, Export controls and sanctions (EAR; global regimes exposure preferred), Classification, Country of Origin, FTAs, and Duty Optimization Concepts
Proven ability to drive operational excellence initiatives and deliver measurable results
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate, influence, and lead without authority
Company
Gateway Recruiting
Gateway Recruiting provides contingency recruiting, consulting, and contract staffing services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Garrett Stephenson
President - www.GatewayRecruiting.com - Global Partners in Recruiting
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