Trade Compliance Program Manager (Atlanta, GA or Dayton, OH)

Based in: Atlanta, or OhioWe’re supporting a global industrial manufacturing and technology organisation operating across multiple businesses and markets, with products ranging from commercial and industrial motors to highly engineered equipment and automation solutions.They’re looking for a Trade Compliance Manager to provide corporate oversight across assigned businesses in the U.S. and Canada.The roleThis is not a role where you simply write policies and wait for someone to read them.You’ll work closely with business-level Trade Compliance teams, providing governance, risk oversight, audit support and practical guidance across import and export compliance.Your focus will include:U.S. & Canadian import/export compliance, Customs, EAR, ITAR and FTRCorporate policies, standards and control frameworksAudits, self-assessments and risk assessmentsIdentifying root causes and driving corrective actionsTrade compliance training and awarenessRegulatory developments and government enquiriesSupporting investigations, remediation and continuous improvementThe organisation operates through a decentralised model, so influencing people and building strong relationships across different businesses will be just as important as knowing the regulations.What you’ll bring8+ years in Trade Compliance, Customs Brokerage or a related regulatory environmentBachelor’s degree or equivalent experienceStrong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian trade regulationsExperience conducting audits and compliance risk assessmentsWorking knowledge of ACE and SNAP-RStrong communication and influencing skillsU.S. citizenship or permanent residencyWillingness to travel approximately 10–15% across the U.S. and CanadaExperience within manufacturing, Mexico maquiladora operations, decentralised/matrix organisations or business-level compliance teams would be a strong advantage.Spanish or French would also be a plus.Why consider it?You’ll have visibility across multiple businesses rather than owning just one corner of the trade programme. It’s an opportunity to spot the risks, influence the business, strengthen the controls and help shape how Trade Compliance works across a large international organisation.If you’re the person people call when trade compliance gets complicated, this could be worth a conversation.If you're curious to learn more, feel free to get in touch directly (ines@leonid-group.com) even if your CV isn't fully up to date. We'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.The Leonid Group is an international, specialist search and consultancy firm focused on corporate governance and professional services, that specialises in the placement of Legal, Compliance, Trade Compliance & Ethics professionals on an international scale across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. Legal and compliance are both global, with teams worldwide, and our network reflects this. We work with multinational corporations to help structure their departments with the best people, from the Global Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel to the Compliance Analyst and Trade Compliance Specialist.