Role Description The Trade Compliance and Logistics Manager is responsible for leading and managing the company’s U.S. import and export compliance program while supporting global logistics operations across a multi-country manufacturing footprint. This role serves as the U.S. trade compliance owner and partners closely with manufacturing and logistics teams internationally to ensure compliance with applicable trade regulations and consistent execution of cross-border processes. West Coast candidates preferred! Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Trade Compliance Program Leadership - Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s U.S. trade compliance program, including policies, procedures, and internal controls. - Partner with senior leadership and business partners to align trade compliance strategy with business objectives. - Evaluate compliance maturity across global sites and implement improvement plans. - Ensure consistent application of trade compliance standards across all operations. - Ensure strong utilization of SAP and trade compliance related master data accuracy. - U.S. Import Compliance - Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations (CBP) for all imports. - Oversee: - US HTS classification. - US customs valuation (including transfer pricing / computed value considerations). - Country of origin determination. - Temporary Import Bonds (TIBs) program management. - Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) administration and compliance. - Manage and optimize duty exposure, including Section 301/232/122 and other impacts. - Ensure accurate and complete entry documentation through customs brokers (owner of brokers letter of instruction and other documentation). - Lead responses to CBP and FDA import inquiries (CF-28, CF-29), audits, and reviews. - U.S. Export Compliance - Ensure compliance with Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and applicable export controls. - Oversee: - Export classifications (ECCN where applicable). - Denied/restricted party screening. - Export documentation and recordkeeping. - Manage export licensing requirements where applicable. - Provide guidance on OFAC and other regulatory requirements. - Free Trade Agreements & Duty Optimization - Own USMCA qualification and certification processes, including supplier solicitations and documentation. - Identify and implement duty savings opportunities (FTA, valuation strategies, drawback where applicable, etc.). - Ensure audit-ready documentation and compliance with all FTA requirements. - Global Logistics & Operations Support - Partner with global sites (Mexico, China, Vietnam, Hong Kong, etc.) to ensure compliant import/export execution. - Support cross-border manufacturing flows, including maquiladora / IMMEX operations. - Collaborate with freight forwarders, customs brokers and freight carriers to ensure service, compliance, and cost efficiency. - Standardize logistics and documentation practices across regions. - Risk Management, Audits & Governance - Conduct internal trade compliance audits and self-assessments. - Investigate potential non-compliance issues and lead corrective actions. - Prepare voluntary disclosures in coordination with leadership and external advisors when needed. - Maintain proper record retention in accordance with regulatory requirements. - Training & Cross-Functional Support - Develop and deliver trade compliance training across functions. - Act as a subject matter expert to support: - New product introductions (NPI). - New sourcing strategies. - Cross-border operational changes. - Leverage value chain and tariff engineering strategies to accelerate NPD/NPI efforts. - Promote a culture of compliance and continuous improvement. - Continuous Improvement - Identify opportunities to improve processes, automation, and data accuracy (ERP / SAP). - Drive standardization of trade-related master data (HTS, COO, valuation inputs). - Improve coordination between finance, supply chain, and logistics for trade-related decisions. - Drive cost savings and lane optimization initiatives across the transportation network to improve service levels and reduce overall logistics spend. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Finance, or related field. - 7+ years of experience in U.S. import/export compliance within a manufacturing environment. - Strong experience with: - U.S. Customs regulations and import processes. - HTS classification, valuation, and origin. - Export controls (EAR, OFAC). - Free trade agreements and value chain optimization programs. - Experience supporting international manufacturing and cross-border supply chains. - Customs Broker License (CCL) or equivalent certification. - US person mandatory due to nature of job function and access to controlled information. - Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills. - Experience with SAP and GTS highly desirable. Requirements - Strong writing, communication, training, and research skills with attention to detail. - Ability to work independently with general guidance and as a team player. - Strong organizational skills and ability to establish priorities among a wide array of projects. - Sound judgment, professional demeanor, good work ethic and business acumen. - Bias for problem solving when encountering obstacles. - Continuous improvement mindset and works well cross functionally. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and/or hear. - The employee frequently is required to sit. - The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. - The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. - Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment Work is performed in a normal office environment with minimal physical risks involved. The noise level is usually low to moderate. Occasionally the job may require that you enter the production area, which you will need to maintain OSHA safety standards. Travel The Trade Compliance and Logistics Manager will be required to travel approximately 10% of their time, as needs of the business dictate. The ability to travel internationally is a requirement.

• Develop and maintain awareness of regulations, standards, and guidance issued by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). • Assist in interpreting regulatory requirements and communicating them very clearly to relevant units within the Bank. • Support the delivery of regulatory training and awareness initiatives to promote understanding of applicable requirements. • Maintain good knowledge of CBUAE regulations, standards, circulars, and relevant federal laws and directives. • Provide support in offering regulatory guidance and clarifications to business units and support functions. • Support the preparation and delivery of presentations on newly issued regulations and standards. • Assist in assessing financial services activities to determine applicability of regulatory requirements. • Support the execution and tracking of regulatory gap assessments, ensuring updates are maintained accurately. • Identify and document differences between existing and new or updated regulations. • Prepare summaries and basic comparative analyses of regulatory requirements for internal use. • Assist in the dissemination of regulatory notices, circulars, and guidance to stakeholders. • Support tracking of regulatory obligations to ensure requirements are not missed. • Monitor progress of assigned regulatory compliance actions and escalate issues when necessary. • Support the preparation and submission of regulatory reports (regular and ad hoc). • Coordinate with stakeholders to gather inputs required for regulatory submissions. • Assist in reviewing regulatory correspondence for accuracy and consistency. • Support the maintenance and update of Regulatory Compliance policies and procedures. • Assist in delivering regulatory training and awareness sessions. • Provide day-to-day support to team members on regulatory matters when required. • Assist in preparing management reports and MIS related to regulatory compliance activities. • Support documentation of key regulatory developments and themes for internal reporting. • Prepare summaries of CBUAE outreach sessions and meetings for internal circulation. • Assist in Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) activities.

• Develop and maintain awareness of regulations, standards, and guidance issued by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). • Assist in interpreting regulatory requirements and communicating them clearly to relevant units within the Bank to support compliance. • Contribute to the Regulatory Compliance function by supporting advisory activities, monitoring regulatory gap assessments, and preparing summaries of key regulatory changes for stakeholders. • Support the delivery of regulatory training and awareness initiatives to promote understanding of applicable requirements. • Provide support in offering regulatory guidance and clarifications to business units and support functions. • Support the preparation and delivery of presentations on newly issued regulations and standards. • Assist in assessing financial services activities to determine applicability of regulatory requirements. • Support the execution and tracking of regulatory gap assessments, ensuring updates are maintained accurately. • Identify and document differences between existing and new or updated regulations. • Prepare summaries and basic comparative analyses of regulatory requirements for internal use. • Assist in the dissemination of regulatory notices, circulars, and guidance to stakeholders. • Monitor progress of assigned regulatory compliance actions and escalate issues when necessary. • Support the preparation and submission of regulatory reports (regular and ad hoc).

• Lead, facilitate and support the risk management process for assigned projects/Partnership/accounts using the available tools. • Work with other RCLs to oversee and direct the risk management process across multiple projects within the account. • Lead cross-functional teams, functional leaders, and subject matter experts (SMEs) in identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating risks, embedding solutions into project strategies. • Evaluate and refine mitigation effectiveness, driving continuous improvement in risk management practices. • Establish best practices for documenting and disseminating lessons learned, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing. • Provide expert guidance to other RCLs and serve as a resource for resolving escalated risk challenges. • Lead proactive analysis of key risk indicators and signals across projects and accounts, through Quality Risk Evaluations (QRE), leveraging dashboards, metrics and predictive tools. • Synthesize complex data into actionable insights, presenting high-level risk assessments and recommendations to project teams and leadership. • Direct the development and implementation of mitigation strategies, ensuring their long-term success and alignment with organizational goals. • Mentor other RCLs on QRE process and consult leadership on escalated risks. • Serve as SME for QRE as assigned by LM. Serve as a senior consultant on complex consultancy requests and SOP deviations. • Provide strategic, real-time advice to project teams and leadership to ensure first-time quality and resolve high-impact challenges. • Lead investigations into project-level SOP deviations (across projects and accounts), collaborating with SMEs to recommend solutions. • Partner with project teams to sustain an audit/inspection-ready state, providing advanced oversight of storyboards and documentation practices. • Assist with audit and inspection preparations, including prioritizing tasks and reviewing critical documents. • Coach teams on maintaining audit/inspection readiness as a proactive, ongoing priority. • Proactively identify gaps in documentation encouraging project teams to document via project-level story boards where applicable. • Provide senior-level support during audits/inspections, may be required to host audit/inspection and manage high-stakes engagements with confidence and expertise. • Serve as the Quality Representative for Quality Event (QE) – Quality Issues and Audit/Inspection Findings. • Triage quality issues in electronic quality management system (eQMS) setting standards for accuracy and consistency. • Support in the initial assessment of Serious Breach of GCP and coordinate swift and effective containment strategies with the QE team. • Drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) efforts with established methodologies, ensuring the development and execution of impactful Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs). • Assess and enhance CAPA effectiveness, providing strategic direction to optimize quality outcome. • Review and refine audit/inspection responses prior to final QA submission ensuring alignment with quality standards. • Mentor other RCLs on audit/inspection excellence as Quality Representative. • Exemplify adherence to company standards, ensuring timely completion of training, timesheets, expense reports, and CV updates per SOPs. • Maintain rigorous compliance with ICH-GCP, company processes, and global regulatory requirements. Ensure seamless continuity of responsibilities during absences, coordinating with leadership for oversight. • Mentor other RCLs and serve as an integration partner to facilitate induction into the CDRCM team. • Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior client representatives and third-party vendors, to align risk and compliance priorities.