Trade Operations & Compliance Manager

About this role

COMPANY:

TDK U.S.A. Corporation (TDK USA) is the Regional Headquarters for the Americas of TDK Corporation, a global electronics company based in Japan, and publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. TDK focuses on the demanding markets of information and communication technology, internet of things, and automotive, industrial and consumer electronics. TDK's comprehensive product portfolio features electronic components, sensors, power supplies, energy devices, and more. TDK has a network of design, manufacturing, and sales locations in Asia, Europe and the Americas, with global revenues of more than $12 billion. TDK employs more than 113,000 people worldwide, including more than 4,500 in North and South America.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

TDK USA is seeking a seasoned trade professional with significant experience in key areas of U.S. trade regulatory operations and compliance, including import, export, sanctions and supply chain risk management. The Trade Operations & Compliance Manager (Trade Manager) is primarily responsible for providing trade operations and compliance management support to TDK USA and to our TDK U.S. subsidiary and affiliate companies. Trade operations and compliance support includes import and export operations and data management, as well as import, customs, export controls, and sanctions compliance training, policies and procedures.

Because TDK is an international electronics corporation headquartered in Japan, the TDK USA Trade Manager must have a strong interest in technology and global trade policy, with an appreciation for Japan’s role in Asia and the world and TDK’s operations in the U.S., against the background of regulatory and geopolitical developments in China, India, Europe, Asia and Latin America. The Trade Manager must have the capability to work across various functions and departments within TDK USA, with the other TDK U.S. companies, and with colleagues in Japan and globally.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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