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Trade Control Program Manager

Nidec


Job Location:

Atlanta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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 Aerospace is a leading designer and manufacturer of highly engineered motors generators motor controllers and integrated motion control solutions serving the aerospace and defense industries. Our technologies support commercial aviation military platforms advanced air mobility and next-generation aerospace applications where reliability performance and safety are mission-critical.

As part of Nidec Corporation a global leader in precision motor and industrial technology solutions Nidec Aerospace combines the stability and resources of a worldwide organization with the agility and innovation of a specialized aerospace business. Our teams work closely with customers to develop advanced technologies that support flight-critical applications electrification initiatives and emerging aerospace platforms.

At Nidec Aerospace we are committed to operational excellence regulatory compliance continuous improvement and the development of innovative solutions that help shape the future of aerospace.

Job Description

Position Summary

TheNidec AerospaceTrade Control Program Manager leads the operational execution of import and export processes forNidec Aerospace part of Nidec Motor Corporation. This roleis responsible fortransaction execution trade data governance product classifications country-of-origin determinations denied-party screening execution broker coordination and operational trade addition thisindividualisresponsibleforensuring the integrity of trade-related operational processes systems and data that support compliant import and export activities throughoutNidec Aerospace.

The position serves as the primary trade control leader within the business and supervisesNidec AerospacesTrade Control Specialists while partnering closely withNAHCTrade Complianceas well asNidec AerospaceSupply Chain Procurement Logistics and Operationsteams/ doing so this individual will supportNidec Aerospaces highly regulated aerospace and advanced air mobility operations by ensuring effective execution of import export classification screening country-of-origin trade-program and trade-data-management requirements supporting commercial aerospace defenseprototype and development activities.

Location: Atlanta Georgia (Preferred)
Travel: Up to 15% as required

Key Responsibilities


Operational Leadership

  • Lead the Nidec Aerospace trade control function.

  • Supervise coach and develop Trade Control Specialists.

  • Establish operational controls supporting compliant trade activity.

  • Monitor trade control performance through KPIs audits corrective actions and operational control effectiveness.

Aerospace Product & Technology Support

  • Partner with Engineering Product Development Program Management Procurement and Trade Compliance to support aerospace product-development activities involving import export classification and country-of-origin requirements.

  • Support trade-control activities associated with prototype hardware aerospace components electric propulsion technologies test equipment technical data transfers and international development programs.

  • Ensure controls are executed in accordance with EAR ITAR and customer-specific requirements.

  • Support new product introductions engineering changes technology transfers supplier qualifications and international business opportunities.

Import & Export Operations

  • Oversee compliant execution of import and export activities.

  • Maintain trade-related master data including classifications country-of-origin records supplier data FTA records screening records and customs attributes.

  • Manage product classifications and origin determinations for U.S. and Canadian operations.

  • Coordinate shipment execution with internal and external logistics partners.

  • Collaborate with trade teams throughout the Americas.

Customs Broker & Service Provider Management

  • Manage customs broker and trade service provider relationships.

  • Monitor performance and resolve operational issues impacting compliance and business continuity.

  • Resolve transactional import/export issues affecting operations in the U.S. and Canada.

Trade Compliance Execution

  • Support internal and external audits and compliance reviews.

  • Implement corrective actions arising from audit findings.

  • Coordinate responses to government inquiries customs reviews audits CF28s and CF29s.

  • Implement operational changes related to tariffs trade remedies policy updates and regulatory requirements.

  • Ensure business stakeholders complete required trade-control activities accurately and on time.

Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities for automation standardization and process optimization.

  • Lead trade-control improvement initiatives that reduce operational risk and improve effectiveness.

  • Participate in trade savings and supply chain improvement projects.

Cross-Functional Partnerships

  • Partner with Engineering Quality Regulatory Supply Chain and Operations teams.

  • Evaluate trade implications of new technologies sourcing changes supplier transitions and international business activities.

  • Communicate trade risks and compliance concerns to leadership.

  • Support U.S. Canada and Mexico cross-border trade activities where applicable.

Free Trade Agreements & Origin Programs

  • Lead supplier certification campaigns and annual qualification reviews.

  • Maintain origin documentation and supporting qualification records.

  • Partner with FTA teams on qualification reviews audits and supplier outreach.

  • Support duty-savings initiatives and preferential trade programs.

Supply Chain Security & Trusted Trader Programs

  • Support business participation in CTPAT OEA AEO and similar trusted trader initiatives.

  • Coordinate security assessments certifications validations and corrective actions.

  • Maintain controls supporting supply chain security compliance.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelors degree in International Business Supply Chain Management Logistics Customs Administration Business Administration or related field; or equivalent professional experience.

  • 5 years of progressive experience in global trade compliance import/export operations customs compliance or related international trade functions including experience supporting aerospace defense or other highly regulated industries

Technical Trade Knowledge

  • Experience supporting highly regulated environments including aerospace defense manufacturing logistics engineering or supply chain operations.

  • Demonstrated experience with:

    • HTS Classification

    • ECCN Classification

    • Valuation

    • Country-of-Origin Determinations

    • Denied Party Screening

    • Import/Export Operations

    • Free Trade Agreements

    • Customs Broker Coordination

    • Trade Recordkeeping Requirements

  • Working knowledge of export-control concepts involving technical data technology transfers foreign-national interactions and controlled products.

Trade Systems

  • Experience utilizing ERP and trade-management systems.

  • Experience implementing and maintaining documented trade controls and operational compliance processes.

Other Skills

  • Supervisory team leadership or project leadership experience.

  • Strong analytical organizational project management written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving Supply Chain Procurement Engineering Finance Logistics Customer Service and Operations stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) and/or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS).

  • Aerospace aviation defense propulsion systems advanced manufacturing or related industry experience.

  • Experience with EAR-controlled ITAR-controlled or dual-use products.

  • Customs broker management experience.

  • Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) experience.

  • Experience with ACE SAP Oracle E2Open Descartes OCR EASE Visual Compliance Integration Point or similar systems.

  • Experience with Section 301 Section 232 AD/CVD tariff mitigation and duty savings programs.

  • Experience supporting IMMEX Annex 24 Annex 30 VAT certification or maquiladora operations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with aerospace-industry quality systems government contracting requirements and defense supply chains.

  • Exposure to USML classifications and technical data controls.

  • Spanish language proficiency.

  • Trade compliance certifications such as CZS CTCS CUSECO or CUSICO.

  • Familiarity with Buy America and Buy American Act requirements.

  • Lean Kaizen PPI or continuous improvement experience.

Core Competencies

  • Operational Leadership

  • Trade & Customs Expertise

  • Risk Identification & Mitigation

  • Process Ownership

  • Data Integrity

  • Business Partnership

  • Talent Development

  • Continuous Improvement

Additional Job Details

Management M2

Organizational Impact

  • Works to achieve operational functional and/or business targets within the 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 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 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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