Senior Global Trade Compliance Manager

As the Sr. Global Trade Compliance Manager, you will be a key leader in developing, implementing, and overseeing Fluence's global trade compliance strategy and operations. You will provide strategic leadership to ensure the company navigates the complexities of international trade laws and regulations while optimizing for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Lead Fluence's global import and export compliance strategy, ensuring compliant, efficient daily operations across all regions; Provide the Operations teams with expert guidance on HTS/ECCN classification, duty rates, and fees; Oversee license applications and the documentation needed for imports and exports; Identify and lead initiatives to improve duty competitiveness, reduce compliance risk, and lower costs through trade programs such as duty drawback, Foreign Trade Zones, bonded warehouses, TIB, Chapter 98, and FTA utilization; Monitor the global regulatory environment, including tariff actions, and brief senior leadership and stakeholders with clear recommendations; Design, implement, and maintain the Internal Control Compliance Program (ICP) governing the import and export of Fluence products; Serve as subject matter expert and escalation point on tariff classification, valuation, duty impacts, import requirements, and FTA rules of origin; Develop and deliver compliance training programs across the business; Partner with customs brokers, Logistics, Purchasing, Finance, Legal, and suppliers to ensure end-to-end global trade compliance, and manage broker performance; Establish and audit scorecard metrics for customs clearance documentation and broker entry accuracy; Lead corrective action, including prior disclosures and responses to government inquiries; Ensure accurate record-keeping, internal audits, export declarations, and reporting; Collaborate with Product Development and Engineering to determine export jurisdiction and classification for all goods, software, and technology; Screen against sanctions and restricted-party lists, and support supply chain compliance requirements such as forced-labor (UFLPA) due diligence; Build, mentor, and develop a trade compliance team, and set priorities and a multi-year roadmap for the function

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Tax, Law, or a related field; 8+ years of progressive experience in customs and trade compliance, including people or project leadership; Deep experience in tariff classification, valuation, duty drawback, FTZ, and free trade agreements; Working knowledge of U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR) and sanctions regimes; Proficiency with the CBP ACE portal, SAP, and Incoterms; Strong communication, presentation, and training skills, including the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional partners; Self-motivation, sound judgment, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills; The ability to work effectively in a hybrid, global environment; Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Nice to have

Certified U.S. Customs Broker License (LCB) strongly preferred; Subject matter expertise in import and export requirements in EMEA and APAC (e.g., China, Taiwan, India)