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Compliance Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
West Chester, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
18 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Trade Compliance Manager
Position Summary
Trew is seeking a Trade Compliance Manager to build and continuously improve the companys global trade compliance program across operations in the United States Canada Mexico Germany India and other international markets.
This role serves as the primary subject matter expert for export controls sanctions compliance customs compliance and cross border trade operations. As a leading material handling automation and systems integration company Trew designs manufactures sources installs and services equipment and software solutions for customers around the world.
Reporting to the Legal Department the Trade Compliance Manager will partner closely with Engineering Supply Chain Procurement Operations Finance HR and Sales to develop practical compliance processes that enable business growth while managing regulatory risk.
This role serves as the primary subject matter expert for export controls sanctions compliance customs compliance and cross border trade operations. As a leading material handling automation and systems integration company Trew designs manufactures sources installs and services equipment and software solutions for customers around the world.
Reporting to the Legal Department the Trade Compliance Manager will partner closely with Engineering Supply Chain Procurement Operations Finance HR and Sales to develop practical compliance processes that enable business growth while managing regulatory risk.
Trade Compliance Responsibilities
- Lead Trews global trade compliance program across North America Europe and Asia.
- Classify products software technology and technical data under applicable U.S. export control regulations including EAR classifications and ECCN determinations.
- Manage export licensing requirements license exception reviews and interactions with regulatory agencies when required.
- Oversee restricted party screening processes for customers suppliers channel partners contractors and other third parties.
- Develop and maintain deemed export and technology access controls for foreign national employees and contractors.
- Monitor changes in export control sanctions and customs regulations and assess business impacts.
- Maintain trade compliance procedures documentation training records and audit trails.
- Support investigations corrective actions and voluntary disclosures when necessary.
Customs & Cross Border Operations
- Oversee customs compliance processes supporting equipment spare parts and service operations across the U.S. Canada Mexico Germany and India.
- Coordinate HTS classifications country of origin determinations and free trade agreement qualifications including USMCA requirements.
- Manage relationships with customs brokers freight forwarders and trade advisors.
- Support import and export transactions related to project execution field service activities and international sourcing.
Training & Compliance Governance
- Develop and deliver compliance training programs for Engineering Supply Chain Procurement Sales Service and Operations personnel.
- Maintain compliance policies procedures and guidance materials.
- Establish compliance metrics and reporting for executive leadership.
- Support integration of acquired businesses into Trews trade compliance framework.
- Partner with Legal and HR on related compliance matters including third party due diligence and anti corruption controls where applicable.
Customer & Supplier Compliance Requirements
- Support customer and contractor qualification platforms including Avetta ISNetworld and similar systems.
- Respond to customer compliance questionnaires and due diligence requests.
- Assist Supply Chain and Procurement teams with supplier compliance requirements including sanctions screening and responsible sourcing initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business International Trade Supply Chain Legal Studies Engineering or related field required.
- J.D. preferred but not required.
- 4 years of experience in trade compliance customs compliance international trade legal compliance or related functions.
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. export controls EAR classifications sanctions regulations restricted party screening customs compliance and international trade operations.
- Experience supporting manufacturing automation industrial equipment systems integration engineering services or field service organizations preferred.
- Familiarity with operations in Canada Mexico Germany and India strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting acquisitions post merger integration or private equity backed organizations is a plus.
- Professional certifications such as CUSECO CES CCEP or similar credentials are preferred.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.
Willingness to travel internationally (510%) to support compliance program implementation training and investigations across the companys global operations.
Work Environment
This is primarily a desk-based role requiring extended periods of sitting and computer use. The position may require occasional travel to manufacturing facilities international offices or project sites for compliance reviews training delivery and investigations. While primarily office-based mobility within the office and manufacturing facility may be required for collaboration with colleagues across departments.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Ability to traverse office manufacturing facilities and customer sites as needed.
Trew EEO Statement
Trew and its companies are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age race creed color national origin ancestry marital status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability nationality sex or veteran status.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Experience:
Manager
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