Project Manager, Trade

Project Manager, Trade Temp – To – Hire

Seeking a Project Manager, Trade to support the development and execution of strategic, cross-functional trade compliance initiatives. This role plays a critical part in driving process improvements, strengthening compliance controls, and advancing operational excellence within a highly matrixed global organization.

Reporting directly to the Director, Global Trade Compliance, this fully remote position will partner closely with Trade Compliance leaders to promote standardized practices, strengthen compliance programs, and support enterprise-wide initiatives.

In This Role, You Will Have the Opportunity To:

Lead and coordinate global Trade Compliance projects, establishing clear objectives, ownership, timelines, deliverables, and success metrics.

Partner with Trade Compliance and cross-functional leaders to identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance.

Drive broker optimization initiatives, including reducing the use of non-preferred customs brokers and improving trade data quality.

Oversee trade data collection, validation, and reporting processes to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and reliability.

Evaluate and enhance compliance monitoring programs, including self-assessments, risk assessments, and audit activities, and ensure the timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to communicate project status, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies and action plans.

Essential Responsibilities

Partner with logistics and supply chain teams to reduce reliance on non-preferred customs brokers globally.

Manage relationships with preferred customs brokers to ensure timely, accurate, and complete trade data reporting.

Participate in Kaizen events, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional project teams.

Develop presentations, reports, and communications that effectively convey project progress, risks, recommendations, and strategic priorities.

Apply tools and methodologies to support project execution and drive continuous improvement.

Partner with the Senior Data Analytics Manager to design, implement, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and reporting systems.

Prepare and facilitate Trade Compliance meetings, including agenda development, action-item tracking, and follow-up activities.

Develop and deliver training programs for Trade Compliance associates and key stakeholders.

Maintain and enhance standard work, policies, procedures, process documentation, and governance materials to support compliance and operational consistency.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Finance, Accounting, International Trade, or a related field.

Experience & Skills

Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving results in a global, matrixed organization.

Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and build effective working relationships across functions, regions, and cultures.

Experience utilizing data and metrics to drive decision-making and process improvements.

Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean, Kaizen, or similar frameworks, is preferred.