Sr Trade Manager NAM AWS Compliance Security Assurance

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security is looking for an experienced Senior Trade Compliance Manager to support Canada and U.S. operations with a broad range of import and export compliance matters. You will interact with AWS teams including Operations Brokerage Legal Engineering Procurement Supply Chain Tax and other internal businesses and external stakeholders to drive trade compliance initiatives.

This position will report to the North America (NAM) Regional Trade Compliance Manager within the Global Trade and Product Compliance (GPTC) organization for AWS.

Key job responsibilities
Monitor import/export regulatory or procedural changes that could impact planning for cross border related requirements in the NAM region and clearly communicate those guidelines to stakeholders during the export/import planning process
Engage in Country Launch Due diligence gathering informing key stakeholders of requirements to a specific country/region.
Establish and manage positive business relations with key stakeholders and business teams.
Manage daily tasks related to providing import/export compliance guidance in NAM markets to support AWS trade activities including conducting research updating status reports engaging with 3rdparty service providers/vendors 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)
Support tariff mitigation plans and build system requirements
Interface with internal and external functional partners to identify and rectify any information/process gaps
Develop document and maintain operational processes and procedures
Build communications and training plans to ensure all internal and external partners are aware and aligned to trade compliance processes
Generate and contribute to performance requirements timelines and metrics for all related activities
Proactively identify and drive process improvement initiatives

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7 years of direct experience with US/CA customs and trade compliance
7 years experience commensurate with extensive knowledge of handling imports and/or exports in accordance with US/CA government regulations
5 years experience leveraging technology to analyze business problems and drive process improvements
5 years experience in managing Canada importations and developing SOPs related to CBSA requirements



Proven Trade Compliance experience related to Canada / U.S. trade Regulations
Experience on an import/export compliance environment
Bachelors Degree from an accredited University
Prior experience with Tech industry
HS classification experience
Strong analytical and Program Management skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations
Ability to turn complex compliance requirements into scalable solutions


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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $107400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $229700/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.