Manager International Trade

Koch Business Solutions, LP
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Jul 23, 2025
Your Job Join our team as an International Trade Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in driving international trade awareness and ensuring compliance with global trade regulations. This role sets itself apart by offering you the opportunity to lead cross-functional projects and contribute to long-term value creation through cost-saving measures and continuous improvement initiatives. If you're passionate about international trade and looking to make a significant impact, this is the role for you. Our Team You will be part of a dynamic team that collaborates with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless international trade operations. Our capability is dedicated to promoting continuous learning and the application of Principle Based Management (PBM). What You Will Do Provide daily business consultation and customer service to employees, driving international trade awareness. Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and measures to create long-term value. Proactively identify customs compliance gaps, escalate issues, and establish key controls. Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects to achieve core responsibilities and project goals. Ensure proper classification of products, technology, and software for import and export activities. Collaborate with business partners to determine appropriate export/import license requirements. Stay updated on new, amended, or proposed regulatory activities to determine business impact and implement necessary program modifications. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent work experience). Subject matter expertise in trade compliance and regulatory impacts, with the ability to serve as a primary point of contact for stakeholders. Trade data analytics skills and trade lane analysis expertise for driving compliance improvements, cost efficiencies, and supporting product launches and market expansion. Experience identifying compliance gaps and developing effective controls, with a focus on process improvement. Development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to strengthen compliance programs. Product classification proficiency using technical documentation, regulatory rulings, and free trade agreement qualifications and valuation determination. Trade compliance training development and delivery experience to enhance internal awareness and ensure adherence to regulations. Knowledge of U.S. trade regulations, global import/export requirements, and the application of Incoterms in international transactions. What Will Put You Ahead Bachelor's Degree or higher in International Business/Trade, Logistics, or Supply Chain. Leadership in cross-functional international trade projects or initiatives. U.S. Licensed Customs Broker certification or a similar international trade-related certification (e.g., Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer). In-depth knowledge of global trade compliance programs, including C-TPAT/AEO, IMMEX, and free trade zones. Experience with international logistics, including capital equipment shipments. Proficiency with Global Trade Management software (e.g., OneSource, SAP GTS). Understanding of REACH and TSCA regulations and their application to global trade. Fluency in foreign languages. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are Koch Inc. creates and innovates a wide spectrum of products and services that make life better. Our work spans a vast number of industries across the world, including engineered technology, refining, chemicals and polymers, pulp and paper, glass, electronics and many more. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Koch employs 120,000+ employees across the globe. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. 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