Global Trade Compliance Manager
Purple, Lehi, UT, United States
Compensation
$119,000 - $140,000
Job Summary
The Trade Compliance Specialist has responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of import/export processes for the various company locations to ensure compliance with U.S. and foreign governments and regulations. This role will support compliance program requirements and partner with all business functions to achieve the highest standards of regulatory compliance and business objectives. The role manages the International Logistics team.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Work with the Logistics Coordinator to ensure a complete document packet is received for each shipment: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, IMDG/IATA paperwork, USMCA paperwork.
Responsible for product classification requests by working with technical personnel and suppliers/distributors to acquire product information to support product classifications.
Assist with technology, hardware, and software trade classification, including Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Schedule B, and Export Control Classification Number (ECCN).
Required collaboration with global logistics sourcing strategies, leading contract negotiations for inbound and outbound international freight across all modes ensuring shipping terms are defined for best practice strategies.
Partner with Finance, Legal, and Operations to structure agreements that balance cost, service reliability, and contractual risk.
Perform Denied Parties Screening to align with U.S. export and other legal requirements.
Negotiate and manage contracts with ocean carriers, air freight providers, and 3PL/NVOCC partners for international inbound and outbound shipments.
Maintain rate cards, monitor carrier performance against SLAs, and support ongoing contract compliance and optimization.
Worldwide import/export clearance support.
Update, monitor and summarize shipment reports utilizing various Excel tracking tools.
Remain current with U.S. Customs compliance issues, regulations relating to international trade, international trends, and automated systems to implement systems that comply with those regulations, while minimizing potential liability to the company.
Assist with any U.S. Customs inquiries and contribute to the development and implementation of compliance programs to meet import regulations imposed by U.S. Customs.
Manage a diverse workload of export and import‑related projects and tasks and adapt to shifting priorities on a day‑to‑day basis.
Support critical import and export audit requirements in support of DWF Trade Compliance.
Assist with the maintenance of import/export processes and controls.
Interface with cross‑functional groups to identify and rectify any information/process gaps during the export/import process.
Offer improvement ideas on processes, drive automation and improve processes wherever possible.
Participate in projects/support tasks to enable the delivery of team assignments and objectives.
Provide exceptional customer support and communication throughout the logistics process.
Cover Logistics Coordinator function as required.
Other duties as assigned within the Supply Chain Operations organization.
Required Skills, Education, Experience
Organizing & Planning: Drives towards overall business needs by prioritizing multiple competing tasks and effectively managing time.
Relationship Building: Seeks out, cultivates, and maintains positive and productive business relationships internally and externally.
Drive & Energy: Shows initiative and takes personal responsibility while taking an overall proactive approach; helps resolve issues without excessive guidance.
Communication: Recognizes the value of continuous information exchange, seeks and disseminates information both in person and using technology; demonstrates active listening and shares ideas, opinions, and feedback in a diplomatic and constructive manner.
Knowledge and understanding of import and export regulations, and U.S. Customs guidelines.
Knowledge of import harmonized tariff schedule, harmonized system, and export schedule B classifications.
Global logistics or supply chain experience.
Skilled in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong analytical, critical thinking skills, problem‑solving, and multi‑tasking skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Motivated self‑starter with strong follow‑through.
Physical Requirements
Remaining in stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
Adjusting or moving objects up to 15 pounds in all directions.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision.
401(k) Match.
Flexible PTO.
Earn a Mattress.
Purple Swag.
Amazing Purple Products.
EEO Statement
Purple provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
$119,000 - $140,000
Job Summary
The Trade Compliance Specialist has responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of import/export processes for the various company locations to ensure compliance with U.S. and foreign governments and regulations. This role will support compliance program requirements and partner with all business functions to achieve the highest standards of regulatory compliance and business objectives. The role manages the International Logistics team.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Work with the Logistics Coordinator to ensure a complete document packet is received for each shipment: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, IMDG/IATA paperwork, USMCA paperwork.
Responsible for product classification requests by working with technical personnel and suppliers/distributors to acquire product information to support product classifications.
Assist with technology, hardware, and software trade classification, including Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Schedule B, and Export Control Classification Number (ECCN).
Required collaboration with global logistics sourcing strategies, leading contract negotiations for inbound and outbound international freight across all modes ensuring shipping terms are defined for best practice strategies.
Partner with Finance, Legal, and Operations to structure agreements that balance cost, service reliability, and contractual risk.
Perform Denied Parties Screening to align with U.S. export and other legal requirements.
Negotiate and manage contracts with ocean carriers, air freight providers, and 3PL/NVOCC partners for international inbound and outbound shipments.
Maintain rate cards, monitor carrier performance against SLAs, and support ongoing contract compliance and optimization.
Worldwide import/export clearance support.
Update, monitor and summarize shipment reports utilizing various Excel tracking tools.
Remain current with U.S. Customs compliance issues, regulations relating to international trade, international trends, and automated systems to implement systems that comply with those regulations, while minimizing potential liability to the company.
Assist with any U.S. Customs inquiries and contribute to the development and implementation of compliance programs to meet import regulations imposed by U.S. Customs.
Manage a diverse workload of export and import‑related projects and tasks and adapt to shifting priorities on a day‑to‑day basis.
Support critical import and export audit requirements in support of DWF Trade Compliance.
Assist with the maintenance of import/export processes and controls.
Interface with cross‑functional groups to identify and rectify any information/process gaps during the export/import process.
Offer improvement ideas on processes, drive automation and improve processes wherever possible.
Participate in projects/support tasks to enable the delivery of team assignments and objectives.
Provide exceptional customer support and communication throughout the logistics process.
Cover Logistics Coordinator function as required.
Other duties as assigned within the Supply Chain Operations organization.
Required Skills, Education, Experience
Organizing & Planning: Drives towards overall business needs by prioritizing multiple competing tasks and effectively managing time.
Relationship Building: Seeks out, cultivates, and maintains positive and productive business relationships internally and externally.
Drive & Energy: Shows initiative and takes personal responsibility while taking an overall proactive approach; helps resolve issues without excessive guidance.
Communication: Recognizes the value of continuous information exchange, seeks and disseminates information both in person and using technology; demonstrates active listening and shares ideas, opinions, and feedback in a diplomatic and constructive manner.
Knowledge and understanding of import and export regulations, and U.S. Customs guidelines.
Knowledge of import harmonized tariff schedule, harmonized system, and export schedule B classifications.
Global logistics or supply chain experience.
Skilled in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong analytical, critical thinking skills, problem‑solving, and multi‑tasking skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Motivated self‑starter with strong follow‑through.
Physical Requirements
Remaining in stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
Adjusting or moving objects up to 15 pounds in all directions.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision.
401(k) Match.
Flexible PTO.
Earn a Mattress.
Purple Swag.
Amazing Purple Products.
EEO Statement
Purple provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
#J-18808-Ljbffr