Manager, Trade Compliance Shared Services (Hybrid)

Hubbell Incorporated
United States, Connecticut, Bridgeport
May 02, 2025
Job Overview Are you ready to lead and innovate in the world of trade compliance? Hubbell is seeking a dynamic Manager, Trade Compliance Shared Services, to drive centralized trade compliance operations and ensure global standards are met. Reporting to the Director, Compliance Shared Services, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping Hubbell's trade activities and supporting business objectives. This role offers the opportunity to work in various exciting locations, including Greenville, SC, Tulsa, OK, Shelton, CT, St. Louis, MO, and Centralia, MO. You'll monitor trade regulations, optimize technology use, supervise compliance activities, and facilitate communication between teams. If you have strong knowledge of HTS classification, critical thinking skills, leadership experience, and proficiency in SAP and SAP-GTS, this is your chance to make a significant impact. With at least 5 years of trade compliance experience and a relevant bachelor's degree, you'll be well-equipped to thrive in this role. Join us and be part of a team that values ethical trade compliance and drives success! A Day In The Life The Manager, Trade Compliance Shared Services, will routinely interface with multiple functions and will be expected to: Monitor and analyze changes in trade regulations and practices, assessing impacts on company operations and adjusting compliance strategies accordingly. Ensure the effective use of technology and systems within the shared services center to streamline trade compliance processes and enhance reporting capabilities. Provide day-to-day supervision and guidance for Compliance Shared Service activities supporting Hubbell and all their associated businesses. Assessing, planning, supporting, monitoring, and reporting on Hubbell's preference determination programs. Work closely with Director, Compliance Shared Services to facilitate effective communication between the Compliance Shared Services teams (HTS, Country of Origin determination, Vendor Solicitation, Environmental Compliance, and Buy America) and with internal stakeholders. Partner with Director, Compliance Shared Services in developing and refining the key performance indicators for the Compliance Shared Services team. Coordinate efforts to meet and maintain acceptable performance levels with regards to compliance objectives with an ability to proactively support, train, and communicate to internal stakeholders. Support and promote an ethical approach to trade compliance activities. What will help you thrive in this role? The successful candidate will have the following experience: Strong knowledge of HTS classification and explanatory notes, import and export documentation, rules and regulations related to free trade qualification. High-level critical thinking and analytical skills, leadership experience and exceptional relationship management competencies to understand the impact and sensitivity of trade compliance matters. Ability to set and execute strategic goals and objectives for the Trade Compliance Shared Services team while also managing and providing support for tactical, operational solutions. Experience with SAP and SAP-GTS is highly preferred. Ability to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization (including briefing executive management). At least 5 years of Trade Compliance experience. Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and professional certifications in an area of study relevant to this position. #LI-HB1 Hubbell Incorporated Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently. The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses. We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe. Hubbell Unified Business Solutions Hubbell Unified Business Services (HUBS) provides corporate shared services to support all businesses across the enterprise. Functional areas include Engineering, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Payroll, Environmental Health & Safety, and Compliance. HUBS employees are located around the world. Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.