International Trade Manager Recruitment
No Fee Until You Hire
WHY THIS ROLE IS HARD TO HIRE
- International Trade Managers must understand import/export regulations, customs processes, documentation, tariffs, classification, and cross-border compliance requirements.
- Trade decisions can affect regulatory exposure, duties, tariffs, landed costs, shipment timing, and supply chain continuity, making sound judgment essential.
- Professionals with substantial international trade experience and proven compliance, customs, and cross-border logistics expertise represent a specialized and competitive talent pool.
Brightway helps you find the right talent faster.
Brightway Career Consultants connects organizations with qualified International Trade Manager candidates who bring global trade compliance, import/export, customs, and cross-border logistics expertise. We focus on identifying professionals whose experience aligns with the organization's markets, products, regulatory requirements, and international supply chain complexity.
ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE MANAGER ROLE
Role Highlights
Trade Management
Global Trade Compliance
International Markets
Compliance & Cost Control
7+ Years
Trade Operations Teams
Import & Export
Trade Risk Management
Customs & Regulations
Global Stakeholders
Strong
Competitive Trade Compliance Market
What does a International Trade Manager Do?
Manage Import & Export Operations
International Trade Managers oversee import and export processes to ensure shipments, documentation, and trade activities are completed accurately and efficiently.
Lead Trade Compliance
They establish and maintain processes for customs compliance, classification, documentation, trade controls, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Coordinate Customs Activities
Managers work with customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and internal teams to resolve customs issues and support timely cross-border movement.
Monitor Trade Risks & Costs
They assess tariffs, duties, landed costs, regulatory changes, and operational risks while identifying opportunities to improve international trade efficiency.
Improve Global Trade Processes
International Trade Managers develop procedures, controls, reporting, and technology practices that strengthen compliance and improve the reliability of international trade operations.
Strengthen Your Global Trade Operations
Find an experienced International Trade Manager who can strengthen trade compliance, improve import/export processes, and support efficient cross-border logistics.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and manage international trade compliance and import/export processes.
- Oversee customs documentation, classification, duties, tariffs, and trade requirements.
- Coordinate customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor regulatory changes and assess their operational and financial impact.
- Improve trade processes, controls, reporting, and cross-border logistics efficiency.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Typically requires 7+ years of progressive international trade, import/export, customs, or global logistics experience.
Education
A bachelor's degree in international business, supply chain management, logistics, business, trade, or a related discipline is typically preferred.
Certifications
Professional credentials in customs, international trade, export compliance, or supply chain management can strengthen a candidate's qualifications.
CORE SKILLS
MARKET & COMPENSATION INSIGHTS
typical Salary Range
$90k-$150k
Performance-Based Bonus
Experience Level
7+ years
Role Demand
High
Hiring Market
Competitive Trade Compliance Market
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About International Logistics
International Logistics focuses on the transportation, coordination, compliance, and movement of goods across global markets. Brightway recruits experienced professionals across global logistics management, international trade, freight management, customs coordination, and related supply chain functions.
