Latin America Trade Compliance Manager - Legal
Weatherford · Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BR
**Position Summary** The Trade Compliance Manager will support the Latin America region by ensuring compliance with applicable import, export, customs, sanctions, and international trade regulations. The role will act as a key advisor to business and functional teams, providing guidance on trade compliance requirements, risk mitigation, regulatory developments, classifications, and compliance systems. **Responsibilities** * Provide subject matter expertise on import and export compliance, including HTS and ECCN classifications, sanctions, restricted party screening, deemed exports, country of origin, and anti\-boycott requirements. * Monitor regulatory developments and advise business teams on applicable trade compliance requirements. * Conduct restricted party screening, due diligence reviews, and trade compliance assessments. * Support product classification and trade compliance system administration. * Develop and deliver trade compliance training. * Coordinate and document compliance activities and programs. * Support implementation and auditing of trade compliance standards across Latin America. * Manage import/export requirements, including documentation, Free Trade Agreements, duty drawback, and other duty\-saving opportunities. * Participate in audits involving imports, exports, freight forwarders, and customs brokers. * Lead or support cross\-functional initiatives related to trade compliance. **Requirements** * Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field, or equivalent experience. * 10\+ years of experience in Trade Compliance, including import, export, and sanctions. * Experience with HTS and ECCN classifications. * Knowledge of customs regulations, country\-of\-origin requirements, FTA/FTZ rules, and international trade regulations. * Experience with ERP or trade compliance systems such as JD Edwards, SAP, OTM/GTM, or equivalent. * Advanced/Fluent English, both written and verbal. * Advanced Spanish is desirable. * Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and presentation skills. * Ability to work independently and manage sensitive and confidential matters. * Ability to build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders and functions. * Availability for domestic and international travel, approximately 10%. * Availability to work on\-site at the Rio de Janeiro office/base, located in Barra da Tijuca. * Oil \& Gas and/or Oilfield Services experience is preferred. * Logistics and Supply Chain experience is preferred.