Manager, Regional Trade Compliance

Caterpillar Inc.

Regional Trade Compliance Manager at Caterpillar ensuring adherence to US trade compliance laws. Collaborating with compliance, legal, and business leaders to manage trade compliance programs.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timePeoria • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $159,120 - $238,680 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in developing and executing customs trade compliance programs, with a strong focus on risk management and adherence to government regulations. Proven ability to collaborate across teams and effectively communicate compliance strategies and insights.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Trade ComplianceRisk ManagementCompliance Strategy DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementLeadership Support

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentCompliance Process ManagementCustoms Trade ComplianceRegulatory TrainingPolicy Development

Soft Skills

Intellectual CuriosityEffective CommunicationCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Global TradeGovernment RegulationsCompliance PoliciesOperational Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute risk assessments of customs trade compliance programs to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
Collaborate with Business Division, Compliance, and Legal teams to provide strategic and operational support for global trade and risk management at Caterpillar
Manage the development, implementation and maintenance of customs trade compliance policies and procedures
Conduct training on government laws, rules and regulations as they pertain to organizational products, services and technologies
Proactively monitor, manage and mitigate risks through stakeholder engagement and lead the development and implementation of compliance strategies and goals in line with company's business objectives
Effectively communicate insights, progress, and recommendations across the organization as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 to 10 years’ experience with trade compliance or a related field
Demonstrated leadership support, advocacy, and acumen with strong intellectual curiosity
Development and/or management of compliance processes is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement