Trade Compliance PM Governance GTPC Trade Ops AWS Compliance Security Assurance

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for an experienced Global Trade Compliance Program Manager to build upon our governance program and support our expanding business on a broad range of global import and export compliance matters. You will interact with AWS Development Data Center Engineering AWS Services Operations Procurement Supply Chain Legal Tax and other internal businesses and external stakeholders to drive trade compliance. This position will report to the Manager of Global Trade Compliance Controls and Oversight for AWS in Seattle.

AWS is at the forefront of providing a broad set of global cloudbased services including compute storage databases networking analytics deep Machine learning robotics and enterprise applications to help organizations move faster lower IT costs and scale. This is a dynamic business within Amazon and one of the worlds fastest growing and evolving companies with a team of exceptionally talented bright and driven people. GTPC is responsible for ensuring that the infrastructure equipment necessary to support the AWS services are imported/exported in a compliant manner across the multiple countries where AWS operates and will expand.

Key job responsibilities
Engage with regional trade compliance teams and business stakeholders to document requirements create functional processes and iterate on those processes as business needs evolve

Build communications and training plans to ensure all internal and external partners are aware and aligned to trade compliance governance processes

Manage global import/export regulatory or procedural changes that impact the trade compliance governance program. Clearly communicate the changes and associated impact on the trade compliance program to stakeholders

Build and maintain datainformed metrics and monitor for actionable insights that enhance the trade compliance governance program

Establish and manage positive business relations with key stakeholders and business teams

Manage daily tasks related to providing trade compliance governance guidance of all global governance standards and programs implemented including conducting research updating status reports and coordinating team deliverables.

Assist with technology hardware and software trade classification including: Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Schedule B and Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

Engage with software development teams to understand and guide evolving program technology including opportunities to automate manual processes

Generate and contribute to performance requirements timelines and metrics for all related activities

Proactively identify and drive automation simplification and process improvement initiatives

Build and maintain a strict adherence to reporting and assessments

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4 years of direct experience with customs and trade compliance
4 years experience commensurate with extensive knowledge of handling imports and/or exports in accordance with foreign government regulations
3 years experience leveraging technology to analyze business problems and drive process improvements



Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution
Masters Degree is a plus but not required
US Customs Brokerage License a plus but not required
Experience using data driven process improvement tools and metrics
Fluency with visualization tools (Tableau QuickSight PowerBI) to create userfriendly dashboards.
Global logistics or supply chain experience is a plus
Ability to apply trade knowledge to business flows and understand priorities from a financial and tax assessment perspective highly desirable
Six Sigma is a plus but not required
Demonstrated exercise of sound judgment in uncertain situations





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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $91800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $196300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.