Arclin is a global materials company specializing in engineered building solutions and performance polymer chemistries. Its products include surface films, overlays, panel products, dispersants, solvents, specialty polymers, and additives designed to support durability, fire resistance, and performance in construction and industrial applications. Arclin also develops slow-release nitrogen fertilizers for agriculture and recovery agents for mining. The company combines technical service, custom formulation, and sustainability-focused development for customers across building, agriculture, and resource recovery markets.
Senior Regional Trade Compliance Manager – Asia Pacific
Lead Asia-Pacific import and export compliance for Arclin’s advanced materials manufacturing operations. Oversee customs, export controls, sanctions, audits, and regional trade processes.
Description
- Direct daily import and export compliance activities throughout the assigned Asia-Pacific region
- Maintain accurate trade documentation, customs declarations, export filings, classifications, origin records, valuations, and regulatory data
- Oversee export licensing, denied-party screening, sanctions compliance, embargo controls, and technology-transfer requirements
- Track regulatory changes and evaluate their effects on products, customers, supply chains, costs, and operations
- Address customs clearance problems, shipment delays, regulatory inquiries, and other trade-related disruptions
- Manage and audit customs brokers, freight forwarders, and other external trade service providers
- Collaborate with Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Customer Service, Commercial, Manufacturing, Finance, Legal, and external partners
- Assist with government inquiries, audits, inspections, compliance reviews, and opportunities to improve trade operations
- Deliver training and perform risk assessments, audits, and continuous-improvement initiatives
- Retain Arclin ownership of trade compliance decisions and controls
- Report to the Director of Global Trade Strategy & Compliance
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, international trade, logistics, legal studies, or a related field
- At least seven years of experience in trade compliance, customs, import/export operations, or a related discipline
- Advanced knowledge of import compliance, export controls, customs valuation, classification, origin, sanctions, and licensing requirements
- Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership abilities
- Experience in manufacturing, specialty chemicals, industrial products, or a related sector is preferred
- Chinese and English language proficiency required; additional languages are beneficial
- A customs broker license is advantageous but not required
Benefits
- Full-time position
- Remote work arrangement specified in the posting
- Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities