Trade Operations Program and Data Manager

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Position Summary

The Trade Operations Program and Trade Data Manager is accountable for the strategy execution and governance of all Trade Operations automation and data programs including design and implementation of dashboards KPI frameworks validation automations system controls and trade data oversight supporting Import Export and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations. This role manages trade analytics resources and partners cross-functionally to ensure trade operations are data-driven automated where possible audit-ready and aligned to compliance and business objectives.

The position sits within the Global Trade / Legal & Compliance organization and partners closely with Supply Chain Logistics Finance Manufacturing IT and external service providers.

Key Responsibilities

Trade Data & Automation Program Ownership

• Own the enterprise trade data strategy across Import Export and FTZ operations.
• Establish and govern trade KPIs metrics scorecards and executive dashboards.
• Create a structured performance management cadence (weekly/monthly reporting trend analysis action tracking).
• Ensure consistent data definitions data quality standards and reporting governance.

Automation & Systems Enablement

• Lead the portfolio of trade automation initiatives including dashboards validations exception logic and controls.
• Identify automation opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve compliance and efficiency.
• Translate trade requirements into system and validation logic in partnership with IT and external providers.
• Own business requirements UAT coordination and post-deployment validation for trade-related system changes.

Trade Operations Analytics Oversight

• Provide analytical oversight for Import Export and FTZ transactions.
• Direct root-cause analysis for exceptions errors and systemic process gaps.
• Guide FTZ analytics including admissions inventory movements consumption and removals.
• Support compliance monitoring reconciliations and risk-based trend analysis.

Controls Audit Readiness & Documentation

• Own analytics and automation components of audit readiness.
• Ensure SOPs are up-to-date create and maintain process flows and metrics frameworks.
• Support internal and external audits through data analysis evidence packages and reporting.

CTPAT Oversight

• Provide data KPI and reporting oversight to support CTPAT governance.
• Track corrective actions metrics and documentation supporting CTPAT readiness.

People Leadership & Team Development

• Manage and develop the Trade Analytics team.
• Set goals priorities clear expectations accountability and development plans for team members.
• Ensure timely high-quality deliverables and effective stakeholder engagement.
• Build strong partnerships across Supply Chain Logistics Manufacturing IT Legal Finance and external vendors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required.
• 712 years of experience in global trade operations analytics automation or program management.
• Strong experience with dashboards KPIs and large data sets.
• Demonstrated experience with trade systems UAT and automation initiatives.
• Knowledge of Import Export and/or FTZ operations.
• ERP experience (SAP S/4HANA preferred).
• Advanced Power BI Tableau or similar analytics tools.
• Prior people management experience.
• Exposure to CTPAT governance and compliance programs.

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For all sales roles the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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