Trade Compliance Manager

Location: Huntington Beach, CA, US; the position is based at Nikkiso ACD in Santa Ana, CA. Onsite role; remote work is not available.

Salary: $91,128–$130,576 annually, plus a bonus plan.

Company

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases provides cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. Nikkiso ACD specializes in engineered machinery for cryogenic applications, including centrifugal and reciprocating pumps and air-separation turbines.

What you will do

• Manage export and import compliance activities and ensure required trade compliance controls are followed.
• Review and approve international transactions, including restricted-party screening, end-use and end-user reviews, red-flag resolution, and export documentation.
• Lead, supervise, train, coach, and support the Import/Export team.
• Research, assign, and maintain HTS and Schedule B classifications and provide guidance on U.S. export requirements, AES/EEI filings, and export classifications.
• Manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and international logistics providers.
• Maintain trade compliance records, conduct internal audits, support Corporate or external audits, and implement policies, training, sanctions, licensing, and export-control initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of U.S. export requirements and working knowledge of U.S. customs regulations and import requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with HTS and Schedule B classification.
• Strong understanding of international shipping processes and documentation.
• Proven ability to lead, train, coach, and develop employees; the role directly supervises the Import/Export team.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and communicate them clearly to employees and business partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in trade compliance, import/export, customs, or international trade.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field; equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered.

Nice to have

• Experience in an industrial manufacturing or engineered-products environment.
• Experience with commercial letters of credit, drop shipments, foreign-to-foreign transactions, ACE, and trade compliance or denied-party screening systems.
• Prior supervisory or management experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Professional office environment using standard office equipment.
• Bonus plan in addition to the stated annual salary.
• Equal opportunity employment and an inclusive workplace commitment.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.