Senior Manager, Global Trade Operations
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Job Location:
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 166000 - 220000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Deployments Team manages the coordination and execution of fielding Andurils hardware and software products worldwide. Working across Product Engineering Growth Business Development Technical Operations and Mission Operations Deployments oversees forward logistics site installation maintenance & repairs field inventory management sustainment and reverse logistics. The team is central to ensuring effective customer and mission success shaping the future of Andurils defense solutions.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking aSenior Manager Global Trade this role you will lead and support Andurils global import and customs brokerage strategy to ensure compliant cost-effective and scalable operations across U.S. EMEA APAC and other global regions. This role is critical to supporting Andurils defense manufacturing supply chain ensuring compliance with U.S. and foreign customs regimes and enabling the smooth movement of mission-critical hardware technology and components.
WHAT YOULL DO
Customs Compliance & Brokerage Oversight
- Serve as the primary liaison with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) and global customs authorities.
- Oversee all import brokerage operations including HTS classification customs entry valuation country of origin and admissibility reviews.
- Manage Power of Attorney (POA) relationships with customs brokers ensuring governance and standardized SOPs across regions.
- Ensure compliance with defense-specific import and export regulations including ITAR EAR DFARS CTPAT and other U.S. and allied-nation security trade controls.
Global Trade Strategy & Governance
- Develop and maintain Andurils global import governance program including policies audit protocols and internal training.
- Lead and support trade lane risk assessments duty mitigation strategies (FTA utilization duty drawback tariff engineering etc.).
- Monitor regulatory changes (e.g. Section 301/232 tariffs USMCA UK-EU trade rules) and advise leadership on business impact.
Vendor & Network Management
- Manage global customs brokerage vendors and assess their performance SLAs and compliance.
- Build a standardized vendor engagement model for imports across all operating regions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Supply Chain Trade Compliance Legal Engineering Finance and Program teams to align import compliance with operational goals.
- Provide expert trade compliance guidance during sourcing decisions and supplier onboarding.
- Support major defense programs requiring temporary imports (ATA Carnet testing exhibitions defense tenders).
- Report import KPIs trade risks and savings initiatives to senior leadership
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in supply chain Logistics Business or related field (masters preferred).
- 812 years in global trade compliance import operations or customs brokerage management.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. and global customs regimes.
- Strong working knowledge of Incoterms (FOB DDP EXW CIF CPT etc.) tariff mitigation strategies and bonded warehouse/FTZ programs.
- Proven experience managing global brokerage networks and 3PL/4PL partnerships.
- Excellent leadership vendor management and stakeholder communication skills.
- Excellent communication negotiation and analytical skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage both day-to-day operations and long-term strategy while ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Excellent communication leadership presentation and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments and all levels of management.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensed U.S. Customs Broker strongly preferred.
- Experience in defense aerospace or high-technology manufacturing environments is a plus.
- Experience in manufacturing supply chains is a plus
- Six Sigma certification or Lean training preferred.
US Salary Range
$166000 - $220000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles:Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles:We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members bond with a new baby or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g. IVF preservation) adoption and gestational carriers along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources:Access free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services such as legal and financial support are also available.
- Professional Development:Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits:Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance:Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles:Traditional 401(k) Roth and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles:Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles:Superannuation plan.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
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Required Experience:
Senior Manager
