Global Trade Compliance Manager

Position Summary:

Milacron is looking for a Global Trade Compliance Manager to join our team in Batavia, OH. As the Global Trade Compliance Manager, you will oversee and ensure compliance with U.S. and international trade regulations, including export controls, import laws, and trade restrictions. This role is pivotal in managing supply chain trade compliance, overseeing import/export classifications, and ensuring adherence to regulations governing the manufacturing and distribution of plastic processing equipment and technologies. The ideal candidate will collaborate with supply chain, procurement, operations, and legal teams to mitigate compliance risks while ensuring efficient global trade operations.

Work You'll Do:

• Ensure compliance with U.S. trade laws and regulations, including EAR, ITAR, OFAC, and U.S. Customs regulations.

• Identify risks in supply chain operations and implement strategies to mitigate trade compliance issues.

• Monitor changes in U.S. and global trade regulations and update internal policies accordingly.

• Oversee export classifications (ECCN, USML) and import tariff classifications (HTS codes) for manufacturing components and finished products.

• Ensure accurate documentation for cross-border shipments, including Free Trade Agreement compliance.

• Manage export license applications, agreements, and exemptions under BIS and DDTC regulations.

• Oversee import compliance, including country of origin determination and duty drawback assessments.

• Develop and implement trade compliance policies and procedures specific to the manufacturing sector.

• Conduct internal audits and risk assessments to identify compliance gaps and drive corrective actions.

• Lead training programs for procurement, supply chain, and logistics teams on regulatory compliance.

• Collaborate with supply chain, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure trade compliance throughout manufacturing and distribution processes.

• Partner with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and government agencies to facilitate compliant trade operations.

• Support supplier and vendor audits to ensure compliance with trade regulations.

• Conduct internal investigations on potential trade violations and coordinate with legal teams on corrective actions.

• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies such as BIS, DDTC, CBP, and OFAC.

• Lead projects to enhance trade compliance processes or systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Business, Supply Chain Management, Law, or a related field; master's degree preferred

• 5+ years of progressive experience in global trade compliance, customs, or supply chain trade management in a manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge of U.S. export/import laws and global trade compliance regulations

• Experience with customs clearance, duty drawback programs, and free trade agreements

• Proficiency in trade compliance software, ERP systems, and automated export filing tools

• Experience working with regulated industries such as automotive, aerospace, defense, or electronics manufacturing is a plus

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Who we are:

Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full-line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. We maintain strong market positions across these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, maintenance, repair and operating ("MRO") supplies for plastic processing equipment. Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems.

EEO: The policy of Milacron is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. We are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offer opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@milacron.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.