International Trade Compliance Manager

Company Background

Sensience is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered sensing, control, and sealing components.

We deliver mission-critical protection and valuable data for a wide range of systems, including appliances, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration units, industrial process equipment, motor vehicles, and aerospace. We have over 3,000 employees worldwide across 6 manufacturing facilities dedicated to keeping people and their homes safe.

Sensience brings a track record of innovation, quality, specialized expertise, a highly collaborative approach, and a commitment to growth – working together with our customers as valuable partners, helping to meet their critical objectives. We are looking for entrepreneurial minded candidates to help our company grow.

Position Summary

The International Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring the company’s global trade activities comply with all relevant international trade laws regulations, and industry standards. This includes managing import/export operations, ensuring compliance to custom requirements, and mitigating risk related to tariffs, sanctions, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of international trade laws, customs regulations, and global logistics, as well as the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments such as legal, supply chain, and finance.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain global trade compliance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with U.S. international trade regulations
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments of the company’s global trade practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of export documentation, ensuring compliance with U.S. export laws and regulations, include Export Administration Regulations and International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
• Ensure the proper classifications of goods for tariff and export control purposes (e.g., HTS codes, ECCNs, ITAR classifications).
• Coordinate with customs brokers to ensure timely clearance of goods through customs and adherence to all local customs laws.
• Stay updated on global trade regulations, embargoes, sanctions, and government policies affecting the company’s trade operations.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams.
• Monitor and manage trade tariffs and duties to ensure the company’s cost-efficiency in international transactions.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in global trade compliance, with a focus on import/export operations, customs regulations, and export controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in trade compliance software (e.g. SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, Amber Road, or similar tools).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Sensience is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE): race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, or any status protected by applicable law.

This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.