Sr Trade Compliance Manager, APAC, GTPC

Key job responsibilities

• Build and own core trade compliance processes and analytical rhythms to align with subsidiary and key programs’ objectives
• Establish and manage positive business relations with key stakeholders and business teams.
• Manage daily tasks related to providing import/export compliance guidance in APAC markets with key focus on Thailand to support AWS trade activities, including conducting research, updating status reports, and coordinating team deliverables.
• Assist with technology, hardware, and software trade classification, including: Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Schedule B, and Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)
• Interface with internal and external functional partners to identify and rectify any information/process gaps
• Develop, document, and maintain operational processes and procedures
• Build communications and training plans to ensure all internal and external partners are aware and aligned to trade compliance processes
• Monitor import/export regulatory or procedural changes that could impact planning for import or related requirements in the Thailand and APAC region, and clearly communicate those guidelines to stakeholders during the export/import planning process
• Generate and contribute to performance requirements, timelines, and metrics for all related activities
• Proactively identify and drive process improvement initiatives
• Build and maintain a strict adherence to reporting and assessments

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of direct experience with customs and trade compliance in Thailand and APAC Region
• 5+ years’ direct experience handling imports and/or exports Customs clearance operations and escalations, duty/tax relief programs and import permits/authorizations in Thailand and APAC Region
• 3+ years’ experience leveraging technology to drive process improvements
• Proficiency in local country languages (Thai)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior government/regulatory agency experience a plus
• Regulatory legal or technical experience a plus
• Master’s Degree is a plus, but not required
• Customs Brokerage License a plus, but not required
• Experience using data driven process improvement tools and metrics