Lead Trade Compliance Partner

Job Title: Lead Trade Compliance PartnerWe believe the future of our organization lies within the hearts and capabilities of our team members. We respect diversity and will continuously strive to be a respected global corporate citizen.Heavily invested in R&D and engineering, we also recognize that our customers require much more than just our state-of-the-art trailer solutions. Hyundai Translead is committed to delivering innovation beyond the product to positively impact the trailer owning lifecycle.In addition to delivering consistently excellent products from our world-class manufacturing facilities, we’ve developed technologies and services that dramatically improve the customer care experience. Our goal is to be there for you, when and where you need, to provide solutions in a timely, cost-efficient manner.Pay Range: $115,200 - $138,200 annuallyExciting benefits await at our company:Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with 100% Company Paid Premiums401K plan with 4% Employer MatchingFlexible Spending Accounts for added financial flexibilityGrocery Allowance to support your well-beingPet Insurance for your furry companionsJoin us and enjoy these fantastic perks!Job SummaryThe Lead Trade Compliance Partner is a planning-oriented, strategic role responsible for designing, reviewing, and governing global trade compliance frameworks across the enterprise. This position emphasizes upfront planning, process re-design, requirement definition, and risk anticipation, ensuring trade compliance activities are scalable, well-governed, and aligned with business strategy.The role partners closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, and external advisors to translate regulatory and business requirements into clear operating models, standardized processes, and execution roadmaps.Essential FunctionsReview and re-design trade compliance processes to improve clarity, efficiency, and risk controlDefine standard roles, responsibilities, and decision rights across plants, procurement, logistics, and service providersEstablish and maintain core SOPs, control points, and documentation standardsLead trade compliance planning activities, including annual and multi-year roadmaps aligned with sourcing strategy and business growthTranslate regulatory and policy changes into clear compliance strategies and prioritized execution plansAssess business impact and risk exposure related to regulatory, sourcing, or geopolitical changesLead requirement-gathering with internal stakeholders to define data, system, reporting, and audit needsAct as the link between regulatory requirements and operational execution to ensure alignment before implementationDefine and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for trade compliance programsSupport internal and external audits by ensuring process readiness and documentation integrityDevelop guidelines and frameworks to enable effective execution of trade compliance requirementsIdentify continuous improvement opportunities based on audits, risk trends, and business changesOther duties as assignedMinimum Education and Experience RequirementsBachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)7+ years of experience in planning, process design, governance, or regulatory-driven roles within supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, or logistics environmentsDemonstrated ability to analyze requirements, design end-to-end processes, and build execution frameworks across cross-functional teamsPreferred Education and Experience RequirementsTrade compliance or Customs-related experienceExposure to global trade regulations (e.g., USMCA, AD/CVD, Section 232/301)Experience supporting audits, compliance programs, or regulatory change initiativesLanguage RequirementNoneTravel RequirementsUP to 10%The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Hyundai Translead is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.If you require accommodation to complete Hyundai Translead's employment application, please reach out to HR@hyundaitranslead.comReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position they are hired for.