Role Overview

As the Trade Compliance Manager APAC(Asia Pacific Region), you will be responsible for managing, educating and enforcing import and export Trade Compliance within the APAC region.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Achieve and report compliance performance benchmarks as well as communicate duty savings opportunities and changes in the regulatory environment.
Contribute to the APAC region Trade Compliance strategy and set goals for maintaining a best-in-class Trade Compliance program.
Partner with local Customs authorities.
Design the regional compliance organization.
Monitor regulatory developments across China, Vietnam, Indonesia, and wider APAC markets; assess business impact and lead proactive adaptation plans.
Oversee customs compliance activities for imports and exports across the APAC region.
Strengthen and expand FTA management.
Collaborate effectively with customs brokers, logistics providers, and internal partners to maintain compliant, efficient import/export flows.

Requirements

BA/BS in International Business, Supply Chain, Business or related major (or equivalent experience).
7+ years of trade compliance experience, including expertise in customs compliance best practices and classification under the Harmonized Tariff schedule（进出口税则商品及品目注释）.
Familiarity with China’s Electronic Port (Single Window) systems（中国国际贸易单一窗口）.
Deep knowledge of China Customs regulations, with experience supporting intra-Asia trade (Vietnam, Indonesia preferred).
Demonstrated readiness to lead a team as the function grows.
Experience negotiating vendor contracts.
AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) experience or relevant customs certifications a plus.
Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to tailor messages across audiences.
Demonstrated leadership in coaching, change management, and cross‑functional influence.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications and experience managing customs data within ERP and trade compliance systems.
Strong project management, analytical skills, effective decision making and attention to detail; understanding the big picture and impact to stakeholders and organization’s customs compliance.
Demonstrated commitment to a culture of continuous improvement, proactively identifying opportunities to streamline processes, reduce risk, and enhance operational efficiency.
Fluency in English and Chinese; additional Asian languages (i.e. Vietnamese) are a plus.
Ability to travel up 5-10% of time within a year.
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