Technology and Development Manager, Global Trade Compliance

Company: Watlow
Location: Columbia
Posted on: March 24, 2025

Job Description:

Working at Watlow
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.
About the Role
The Technology and Development Manager, Global Trade Compliance (GTC) at Watlow will lead and optimize our global trade compliance (GTC) function. This high-impact leadership role focuses on enhancing trade compliance knowledge across our global teams, streamlining processes, and implementing system-based solutions to drive efficiency.

In this role, you will manage cross-border projects, lead system integrations, and serve as the subject matter expert for trade management platforms. You will be responsible for developing and delivering global trade compliance training, ensuring policy adherence, and driving continuous improvement in compliance processes. Strong project management, analytical thinking, and communication skills are essential, as you will influence and collaborate with leaders across various functions.

Your Key Responsibilities

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• System Implementation & Integration: Lead the implementation and optimization of trade compliance systems, including OCR trade management software.
  
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the GTC functional representative in critical international and enterprise-wide projects.
  
• Training & Development: Design and execute global trade compliance training programs for employees at all levels.
  
• Trade Classification & Compliance: Establish standardized import/export classification processes and develop decision-making tools.
  
• Technology & Process Optimization: Identify and implement AI, chatbots, and automated workflows to enhance efficiency.
  
• Regulatory Monitoring & Compliance: Track global trade regulation changes and ensure company-wide adherence.
  
• Data Integrity & Management: Drive master data enhancement projects and ensure accurate compliance recordkeeping.
  
• Policy Development & Enforcement: Oversee global trade compliance policies, from creation to company-wide deployment.
  
• Audits & Continuous Improvement: Lead self-assessments, audits, and corrective actions to strengthen compliance efforts.
  
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide strategic communication and expert presentations to business leaders on trade compliance matters.
  
  
  Required Qualifications
  
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  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar technical field
    
  • 5-10 years of trade compliance experience with a strong desire to develop deep expertise in this area
    
  • Advanced proficiency in information technology systems, communication tools, and software integration
    
    
    Desired Qualifications
    
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    • Master's degree, graduate-level education, or advanced certification in a relevant subject area
      
    • Legal background or corporate legal experience, such as a law degree or experience working in a legal capacity
      
    • Proven ability to drive projects and implement programs within a large, complex international company or law firm
      
    • Strong critical and analytical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret and apply complex laws and regulations
      
    • Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing shifting priorities in a dynamic environment
      
      
      Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan
      The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:
      
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      • Annual Achievement Award
        
      • 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
        
      • Wellness incentives
        
      • Employee Personal Assistance Program
        
      • Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
        
      • Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
        
      • Parental leave
        
      • Tuition reimbursement
        
        
        Diversity & Inclusion
        We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
        
        Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.

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