Senior Manager, Trade Compliance – North America, APAC & Oceania

Overview

Lead trade‑compliance program for Nextracker across NA, APAC & Oceania, managing customs, duties, and risk.

Key Responsibilities

• risk audits
• duty savings
• data governance
• export compliance
• import operations
• policy governance

Tasks

-Run monitoring, audits and risk management through scheduled self-assessments, broker/entry audits and risk reviews; manage CBP inquiries, prior disclosures and corrective actions to closure. -Drive duty-savings programs by identifying and executing classification strategies, USMCA/FTA claims, drawback and other mitigation initiatives; quantify and report realized savings. -Own trade-data and systems governance by ensuring accuracy of HTS/ECCN/COO fields in ERP/GTM platforms and deploying dashboards or automation to surface anomalies and support landed-cost decisions. -Maintain export-control and sanctions compliance for limited outbound flows: determine ECCNs status, run restricted-party and end-use screening, and retain export records. -Run daily import/IOR operations for the United States, Canada (CARM) and Australia: direct brokers on entry filings, ISF 10/2, post-summary corrections, reconciliation and record-keeping; act as primary interface with CBP, CBSA and Australian Border Force. -Set governance and strategy for the global trade-compliance framework by drafting, maintaining and communicating policies, SOPs and manuals; track regulatory changes and convert them into effective internal controls. -Embed compliance into business initiatives by providing regulatory and landed-cost input for new-product launches, sourcing shifts, system projects and M&A due-diligence to remove trade barriers for the business. -Implement and sustain CTPAT importer certification by leading gap assessment, security-criteria rollout and annual validations across facilities and suppliers. -Track regulatory changes related to import duties and trade sanctions; ensure timely communication to internal stakeholders and team -Select, contract and audit customs brokers; establish KPIs and periodic performance reviews -Deliver targeted training and communications for logistics, procurement, engineering, finance and commercial teams; issue regulatory alerts and best-practice guides. -Manage AD/CVD exposure (e.g., SE-Asia solar modules) by monitoring cases, determining scope exposure, determining and managing compliance requirements. -Lead A Nextracker Global Trade Centre of Excellence. For example, for classification: own master data and classification rulings, issue guidance on complex determinations, engage outside counsel for rulings, disclosures and specialized projects.

Requirements

• 7 years
• customs broker
• oracle
• sap
• excel
• strategic thinker

What You Bring

-Experience: Minimum 7 years progressive trade-compliance experience with significant hands-on U.S. customs ownership and global program exposure. -Supply-Chain Insight: Solid understanding of ocean, air and intermodal logistics and Incoterms. -Education: Bachelor’s in International Trade, Supply Chain, Business or related field (Master’s a plus). -Languages: English fluency required; Spanish and/or Mandarin highly valued. -Credentials: U.S. Licensed Customs Broker strongly preferred; CCS/CES or similar certifications advantageous. -Soft Skills: Strategic thinker with meticulous attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills and persuasive communication style; adept at balancing tactical urgency with long-term program development. -Systems: Proficiency with ERP (e.g., Oracle, SAP), global-trade-management solutions and ACE/CARM portals -Regulatory Expertise: Deep working knowledge of 19 CFR, HTSUS, ACE, USMCA, AD/CVD and U.S. export-control regulations. -Business and Leadership: Proven ability to convert regulatory risk into commercial insight, influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives. -Data Analysis: Strong data-analytics mindset and advanced user of Excel and other data analytics tools.

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About Nextracker Inc.

-Founded to revolutionize solar energy with cutting-edge tracker technology. -Provides advanced solar tracking solutions that maximize energy production and efficiency. -Works with utility-scale solar projects to deliver reliable and cost-effective power solutions. -Delivers engineering excellence with focus on durability, performance, and ease of installation. -Has grown to become a global leader in solar tracker systems, with projects across multiple continents. -Known for developing and deploying smart, automated solar trackers that adjust to the sun’s position. -Focuses on enhancing the sustainability and scalability of solar energy worldwide. -Pioneers in creating solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing grid infrastructure. -Constantly pushing the boundaries of solar technology to support a cleaner, greener future.

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