Trade Compliance Manager (On-site)

We are currently seeking a Trade Compliance Manager to join our team. In this role, you will oversee the company’s compliance efforts related to a broad range of products, managing both imports and exports. Reporting to the Director of Trade Compliance, you will lead a small team and serve as the in-house expert on all compliance-related matters. The position also requires working directly with customs brokers, freight forwarders, government agencies, internal teams such as Research, Design & Development, Vendor Management, Operations and Transportation to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. Applicants should have broad import/export knowledge, including a deep understanding of U.S. Customs regulations, HTS classifications and tariffs, tariff engineering, AD/CVD regulations, Partner Government Agencies (PGAs) and U.S. export compliance license requirements. The ideal candidate is detail oriented with strong analytical skills and financial acumen, has excellent written and verbal communication skills and possesses a strong sense of urgency with the ability to strategize solutions under deadline pressure. A day on the job looks like this: Classify goods in accordance with the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), address U.S. Antidumping and Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD) exclusions, ensure compliance with requirements from PGAs such as U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), APHIS, Lacey Act regulations, AMS Organic, etc. Serve as a liaison with Customs Broker as well as with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, addressing matters related to import entries and working closely with senior management to address any compliance inquiries to ensure effective communication and regulatory alignment Partner closely with internal teams, such as Vendor Management, Research, Design & Development (RD&D), and Operations, to resolve compliance issues, document solutions, and manage accurate classification and recordkeeping Collaborate with the RD&D team regarding product development and modification to ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations Perform audits on new customs entries from Purchase Order to Payment and maintain a consistent audit rate to ensure compliance and continuous process improvement Maintain and update the Import Compliance Manual, Operations SOP, and all relevant SOPs as part of Lakeshore’s Import Compliance Program, ensuring they reflect new compliance requirements and updated operational processes.  Manage and maintain records pertaining to AD/CVD, FDA, the CPSC, USDA (Lacey Act) and other regulatory agencies, ensuring accurate and accessible documentation Oversee the preparation, accuracy, and retention of export documentation, including commercial invoices, shipping documents, SLI and Electronic Export Information (EEI) filings to ensure regulatory compliance and efficient document storage Conduct Restricted Party Screenings, ensuring compliance with U.S. trade regulations and documentation requirements Monitor industry updates, including regulatory changes to stay current with evolving trade compliance requirements and communicate key updates internally to ensure timely compliance and implementation