Global Trade Supervisor

• Supervise a team of trade professionals, providing coaching, performance feedback, and development opportunities
• Allocate resources and prioritize tasks to ensure timely and compliant execution of trade activities
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture focused on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Manage day-to-day import and export operations, including documentation, classification, valuation, and broker coordination
• Monitor shipment flows and customs clearance processes to prevent delays and ensure compliance
• Collaborate with supply chain, logistics, and legal teams to align trade operations with business needs
• Oversee adherence to international trade regulations, including customs laws, export controls, and sanctions
• Ensure internal policies and procedures are consistently followed and updated in response to regulatory changes
• Serve as a point of escalation for complex compliance issues and coordinate resolution with internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare for and lead internal and external audits, including those by customs and regulatory agencies, ensuring audit readiness through accurate documentation and compliance practices
• Oversee identification and assessment of compliance risks across trade activities, ensuring mitigation strategies are implemented, and risk logs are maintained with timely completion of corrective actions
• Participated in investigations into trade discrepancies or violations, providing detailed reports and recommendations to senior leadership to ensure resolution and adherence to compliance standards
• Drive initiatives to streamline trade processes and improve operational efficiency
• Lead implementation of trade automation tools and systems enhancements
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and use data analytics to inform decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement
• Act as a liaison between internal departments (e.g., Supply Chain, Legal, Finance) and external partners (e.g., customs brokers, freight forwarders)
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to address trade-related challenges and align on compliance strategies
• Develop and deliver compliance training, support the creation of operational frameworks, and promote a culture of continuous learning
• Perform duties consistent with the company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies
• Performs other duties as required/assigned by the manager

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain management or a related field of business
• 5+ years of related experience in the Global Trade, Logistics, Transportation, Distribution, Supply Chain or finance industry
• 2+ years of management experience with direct reports and/or indirect leading of teams/mentoring, and coaching experience required
• Strategic Communication
• Team Leadership
• Professionalism
• Trade Compliance & Risk Management
• Process Optimization
• Data Analysis & Interpretation
• Project Oversight

Additional certification, such as a US Customer broker license