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Trade Compliance Manager (FIR)

Nidec


Job Location:

Saint Louis, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The worlds dreams peoples dreams our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.


All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the worlds and peoples tomorrows; the worlds first the worlds best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

Job Summary

Nidec is the worlds No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling everything that spins and moves miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors industrial motors appliance motors and controls. Nidec motors can be found in products that range from cell phones computers and home appliances to industrial and mining equipment and everything in between. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment mining oil and gas and power generation and for commercial applications such as pool and spa condensers cooling towers and large refrigeration units.

From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics the impact of motors will only increase.

With over 140000 employees stationed worldwide Nidec continues to be a unique organization and each location maintains its individual personality.

Job Description

Position Summary

Responsible for developing andmaintainingFIRElettromeccanicas(FIR)trade compliance program to ensure compliance with U.S. and international import and export regulations. Acts as the primary trade compliance lead for theFIRbusiness partnering across functions to support operations and manage regulatory risk.Reportsdirectly totheNAHC/NCJ AmericasCorporateTrade ComplianceGovernanceteam(NAHC/NCJ Americas TC Governance Team)to support enterprise risk management controls and audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as theday-to-dayprimary point of contact foroperationaltrade compliance mattersat FIR advising leadershipcompliance and business stakeholders.

  • Partner withFIRbusiness teams (procurementlogistics finance customer service engineering etc.) toidentify assess and resolve import/export compliance risk.

  • Develop andmaintainFIRtrade compliance policies procedures internal controls audits and training programs.

  • Partner withthe NAHC/NCJ Americas TC Governance Teamto alignFIRcompliance activities with corporate policies risk frameworks and internal control requirements.

  • Escalate significant compliance risks audit findings and potential regulatory exposurefor FIR to the NAHC/NCJ Americas TC Governance Team andsupport remediation efforts.

  • Overseeandperform FIRsproduct classification (HTS ECCN Schedule B) andcountryoforigindeterminations.

  • Establish and communicate approved customs valuation methodologiestoFIR teams and the NAHC/NCJ Americas TC Governance Team.

  • Supportthe corporateFree Trade Agreementteamsqualificationand annual campaigneffortsviaauditingFIRforaccuratedocumentation andcoordinatingwith internalbusinessteamsfor delivery ofdocumentation.

  • Conduct internal audits ofFIRsimport/export transactions broker activity and recordkeeping; assess control effectiveness.

  • ManageFIRsdenied party screening processes including system administration monitoring training and issue escalation.

  • Monitor regulatory changes (tariffs forced labor trade agreements)communicate business impact andidentifyrisk mitigationactionsto FIR business leaders and cross functional teams.

  • Manage and reviewFIRscustoms broker performance and resolve escalated issuesbyFIRsbusiness operations.

  • Coordinate responses to government inquiries audits and investigations (e.g. CBP BIS) including CF28/CF29 responsesfor FIR.

  • EnsureFIRscompliance with record retentionU.S. legalrequirements.

  • Deliveryoftargeted trade compliance training to applicable employees.

  • Support supply chain security initiatives (e.g. CTPAT) as applicable.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5 years of experience in trade compliance customs operationslogisticscomplianceora relatedfield.

  • Workingknowledge of U.S. import/export regulations including HTS ECCN valuation country of origin FTAs AD/CVD Section 301 and denied party screening.

  • Experience executingtrade compliance programs audits and broker oversight.

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risk andprovidepractical guidance.

  • Proven ability to workcrossfunctionallyin a matrixed environment.

  • Experience with audits enforcement actions and government inquiries.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Experience with trade compliance systems and data analysis tools (e.g.ACESAP/GTS e2open Descartes Integration Point Excel).

  • U.S. residency.

Additional Job Details

Management M2

Organizational Impact
Works to achieve operational functional and/or business targets within team with direct impact on departmental or job family results
Delivers operational results that have impact on the immediate or short-term results (e.g. less than 1 year) for the department and/or job family group
Plans and establishes goals and objectives for a team typically comprising of intermediate-level professionals and entry level professionals
Communication & Influence
Communicates with parties within and occasionally outside of own department or job family which may include external clients or partners depending upon the job area
Requires ability to influence others outside of own job area on policies practices and procedures
Innovation & Complexity
Responsible for making moderate improvements of processes systems or products to enhance performance of the job area
Problems are difficult and moderately complex and typically impact multiple departments or job family
Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues
Leadership & Talent Management
Manages a team typically comprising of intermediate-level professionals and entry level professionals
Leads directs and reviews the work of team members in order to accomplish operational plans and results
Typically has hiring firing promotion and reward authority within own area in accordance with manager review and approval
Knowledge & Experience
Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes projects and tactics within one job area
Typically has advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization
Typically has a bachelors degree or equivalent professional certification and 5 years of prior relevant experience

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age gender gender identity sexual orientation race color genetic information religious creed national origin physical or mental disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant please visit the following website: Shift Schedule

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.


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