District Trade Compliance Manager

Job Description

As a subject matter expert in Trade Compliance, the DTCM will, at a District level, assist in ensuring that the Company meets its obligation to comply with all Company policies and all applicable laws and regulations.

Trade Compliance is our strategic approach to prevent enterprise risk and protect our Company by ensuring that all of us perform our duties with integrity and in accordance with all applicable policies and laws.

Peer Position: Department Manager.

Appointment Responsibility and Reporting Lines:

Direct to: District Manager (DM) or Branch Manager (BM). Dotted to: Regional Trade Compliance Manager (RTCM).

General Description:

Serve as the primary District-level resource for Trade Compliance.  Proactively communicate and closely coordinate with RTCM, DTCM, and the Director of Trade Compliance (DTC).  Keeps informed of current and proposed laws, regulations, directives, rules, and policies applicable to the relevant District governing Trade Compliance at Expeditors and regarding the industry in general. Maintain knowledge about key Expeditors’ systems, including (but not limited to) GCI, CFIT, EDMS, and ETMS.  Communicate regularly with DM and RTCM to ensure consistent and accurate messaging, any material changes, and implementation of Trade Compliance goals. Train, monitor, assess, and guide employees on Trade Compliance in branch and/or District.

Qualifications

A passion for Trade Compliance. Proficiency in English and one of the local languages spoken in the District. A minimum of three (3) years at the Company. Demonstrated understanding of applicable Trade Compliance laws and regulations. Training for Sanctioned and Embargoed Countries, Denied Party Screening, and Export Controls Awareness, under U.S. law and the laws of other jurisdictions that have implemented U.N. Sanctions. Strong familiarity with, and continued pursuit of proficiency in Expeditors’ core systems, including GCI, CFIT, EDMS, ETMS, and, where applicable, third-party systems used to conduct Expeditors’ transactions. Completion of Conflict of Interest Questionnaire and clearance of Company Executive Conflict of Interest check. No objection to background check, as permitted by applicable law.

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