Global Trade and Compliance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Global Trade and Compliance Manager

Location : New York, NY (hybrid)

Department : Global Trade Compliance

Reports To : Director of Global Trade Compliance

About Us

Tarte Inc. is a leading innovator in the cosmetics industry, dedicated to creating high-quality, safe, and ethically produced beauty products. We are committed to excellence in everything we do—from ingredient sourcing to product development and consumer satisfaction. We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Global Trade and Compliance Manager to ensure our operations align with regulatory requirements and uphold the highest standards of compliance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and skilled at navigating complex regulatory landscapes.

Position Summary

The Global Trade and Compliance Manager will oversee and optimize Tarte’s global import / export compliance activities. This role ensures adherence to international trade laws, regulatory requirements, and internal controls while driving operational efficiency in cross-border trade.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure global adherence to international trade laws, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, and import / export laws (e.g. CBP, FDA, CBSA)
• Serve as the primary contact for customs brokers, freight forwarders and government agencies (e.g. CBP, FDA, CBSA)
• Maintain, update, and manage regulatory documentation and customs records
• Assign and oversee Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification of goods
• Validate country of origin, valuation and product descriptions for customs declarations
• Support preparation of accurate and compliance commercial invoices, packing lists, and shipping documentation
• Lead internal and external audits, investigations, and risk assessments related to trade compliance
• Identify and address potential compliance risks, and implement corrective and preventative actions as needed
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve global trade compliance programs, policies, SOPs and training materials
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. Legal, Logistics, Procurement, etc.) to integrate compliance into daily business operations
• Monitor global regulatory changes, assessing and reporting impacts on international trade activities
• Deliver training sessions for internal teams and vendors on compliance best practices, classification, and documentation processes.

Qualifications

Our Perks

Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.