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Amazon is the most customer-centric company on Earth. We need exceptionally talented, customer-centric, bright, and driven people. Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security is seeking a Trade Operations Manager, NAM to join the Global Trade and Product Compliance (GTPC) organization to support import and export operational compliance across the United States and Canada.

This position will be based out of an Amazon corporate office in the US and requires the ability to travel periodically.
In this role, you will build and maintain compliance monitoring frameworks while collaborating with AWS teams across Security, Datacenter Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, Legal, Tax, Finance, and other internal and external stakeholders to execute trade compliance programs and initiatives. You will support programs such as special trade preference programs (e.g., USMCA), trade classification processes, and customs broker partner management. This position reports to the NAM Regional Trade Compliance Manager within GTPC.
We are looking for an organized self-starter with trade and data/automation knowledge who can apply their expertise to:
1) Operate cross-functionally to identify process optimization and automation opportunities
2) Build data and reporting standards that drive trade compliance accuracy and consistency
3) Generate efficiencies through SOP development and customer mechanisms
AWS delivers a broad set of global cloud-based services - including compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning, robotics, and enterprise applications - helping organizations move faster, reduce IT costs, and scale.
The successful candidate will have exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to work cross-functionally, as well as a strong data- and tech-driven mindset

Equally important are excellent interpersonal skills that enable trustworthy relationships with stakeholders and partners. The ideal candidate will display good team spirit while also demonstrating autonomy and self-direction.
Key job responsibilities
1) Monitor regulatory changes - Track import/export regulatory updates impacting NAM cross-border requirements and communicate guidelines to stakeholders.
2) Manage daily compliance operations - Provide import/export compliance guidance, coordinate with customs brokers and third-party providers, and manage team deliverables.
3) Perform trade classification & tariff analysis - Classify technology, hardware, and software using HTS, Schedule B, and ECCN. Analyze tariffs and support mitigation plans.
4) Ensure import documentation compliance - Review documents for accuracy, support entry filing, monitor shipment status, and resolve import holds.
5) Build compliance monitoring frameworks - Develop audit and reporting frameworks, conduct self-assessments, and implement corrective actions.
6) Drive process improvement & automation - Identify optimization opportunities, build data standards, and enhance trade compliance systems.
7) Maintain operational procedures - Document and update SOPs, work instructions, and process revisions.
8) Manage cross-functional relationships - Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Tax, Legal, and Trade Operations to close process gaps.
9) Deliver compliance training - Build training and communication plans for internal and external partners; maintain training records.
10) Track & report performance metrics - Generate metrics on compliance accuracy, transit time, broker performance, and cost for leadership reporting.
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