Trade Compliance Manager

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About this opportunity:

Ericsson does not sponsor U.S. work authorizations for this position, including H-1B, O-1, L-1, and TN visas. Ericsson also does not hire F-1 visa holders working on EAD for this position.

Ericsson is shaping the future of enterprise connectivity. Within Business Area Enterprise Wireless Solutions (BEWS), we are building a differentiated enterprise networking and security portfolio and scaling a global multi-channel go-to-market strategy. We are looking for a Trade Compliance Manager to help ensure our import and export operations meet U.S. and international regulatory requirements while supporting business growth, operational efficiency, and a strong culture of compliance.

This is an opportunity for an experienced trade compliance professional to play a key role in managing import and export compliance activities, advising stakeholders across the business, and strengthening processes that support a global supply chain.

What you will do
• Lead and support trade compliance activities across customs, export controls, sanctions, and international trade operations.
• Provide subject matter expertise and practical guidance on customs, import, export, sanctions, export controls, classification, country of origin, licensing, end-use, end-user, and other trade compliance requirements.
• Assess business scenarios, operational flows, product introductions, sourcing activities, technology transfers, supply chain transactions, and new business models from a trade compliance perspective.
• Manage and maintain trade compliance classifications, including Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Export Control Classification Number (ECCN), country of origin, and related trade compliance attributes.
• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of risk-based transaction controls required by customs, export control, sanctions, and anti-money laundering regulations.
• Partner with suppliers, brokers, logistics providers, business units, sourcing organizations, product teams, legal functions, and other stakeholders to ensure compliant and efficient cross-border operations.
• Monitor import and export transactions, identify compliance risks, operational gaps, and regulatory issues, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct trade compliance reviews, audits, monitoring activities, and investigations to strengthen compliance controls and improve operational effectiveness.
• Support broker and service provider governance, including performance reviews, entry validations, issue management, and compliance assessments.
• Participate in new product introductions, business initiatives, system implementations, strategic projects, acquisitions, and operational changes requiring trade compliance assessment and support.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of trade compliance processes, instructions, governance frameworks, and operational procedures.
• Support the implementation of automated and digitalized trade compliance controls and contribute to process optimization initiatives.
• Deliver training, workshops, awareness activities, and stakeholder engagement programs to promote compliant ways of working.
• Support export authorization, permit, licensing, and regulatory requirements where applicable.
• Perform trade compliance assessments related to sanctions, restricted parties, government and defense customers, military end-use concerns, and other regulatory risk areas.
• Support customs valuation, tariff classification, trade remedy analysis, rules of origin determinations, and free trade agreement qualification activities.
• Maintain required compliance documentation, records, certifications, audit evidence, and regulatory support material.
• Develop compliance metrics, reports, dashboards, and management summaries to support risk oversight and operational decision-making.
• Collaborate with global, regional, and local trade compliance organizations to ensure consistent application of trade compliance requirements across the business.
• Support strategic and operational initiatives that strengthen Ericsson's global trade compliance capabilities and continuous improvement agenda.

The skills you bring
• Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, Business, Law, Engineering, Logistics, Finance, or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience within trade compliance, customs, export controls, sanctions, or international trade operations.
• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, customs procedures, export controls, sanctions regulations, and global trade compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with HTS classification, customs valuation, and country-of-origin determinations.
• Understanding of ECCN classifications, export authorization requirements, and export control regulations.
• Working knowledge of EAR, ITAR, OFAC sanctions, EU sanctions, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with sanctions screening, restricted party reviews, due diligence activities, and trade compliance risk assessments.
• Knowledge of free trade agreements, rules of origin, and preferential trade programs, including USMCA.
• Experience supporting cross-functional business operations involving sourcing, logistics, procurement, product management, engineering, supply chain, and sales organizations.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and translate regulatory requirements into practical and business-oriented solutions.
• Experience conducting audits, compliance reviews, investigations, and corrective action activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience supporting process improvement, governance, compliance programs, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Experience with SAP, SAP GTS, ERP systems, trade compliance platforms, screening systems, or similar compliance technologies.
• Experience with automation, digitalization, Power BI, Power Automate, AI-supported compliance tools, or related technologies is considered an advantage.
• Customs Broker License or equivalent customs certification is preferred.
• Experience from telecommunications, technology, software, electronics, defense, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to integrity, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and a strong compliance culture.

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What happens once you apply?
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.

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DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.

Primary country and city: United States (US) || Plano (Country/ City)

Job details: Compliance Officer

Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.

Your Pay
The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan : Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.


Your Health
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers excellent, competitive employee benefits, such as: subsidized, nationwide PPO medical benefit options including a low-deductible Point of Service Plan and a qualifying High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), with a generous company-provided HSA contribution. For California employees, we offer a subsidized HMO option through Kaiser. Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions also offers subsidized dental and vision coverage.


Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Our 401(k) plan has a 4% company match and immediate vesting. Employees will also receive company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance and company-paid disability benefits.


Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.

Additional Benefits
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers other company-paid benefits such as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, mobile therapy, and volunteer paid time off.