Trade Compliance Lead

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. 

Your future role

A. Section 232 Compliance (Steel/Aluminum)

• Request and validate melt/pour countries, steel/aluminum value, weight, and mill certificates for imported parts.

• Update part‑level 232 master data and maintain audit‑ready documentation.

• Support proactive and retrospective data collection for high‑value or CBP‑sensitive shipments.

B. USMCA & Other FTA Compliance

• Request, validate, and archive certificates of origin (USMCA and other applicable FTAs).

• Coach suppliers on origin‑qualification rules and documentation standards.

• Track expiries, missing documentation, and supplier coverage.

C. UFLPA Supply‑Chain Tracing & Detention Support

• Collect and validate chain‑of‑custody documentation, including invoices, bills of lading/airway bills, payment records, company profiles, and production records.

• Build and maintain product passports in Altana with suppliers.

• Perform documentation quality checks during CBP detentions and identify high‑risk suppliers/materials.

D. Customs Master Data & Altana Product Passport Support

• Populate HTS classification, country of origin, and customs attributes for ~4,000–5,000 imported materials.

• Onboard suppliers into Altana and manage master‑data workflows, closing gaps using Altana validation tools.

E. Supplier Engagement & Reporting (Weekly Cadence)

• Drive structured follow‑ups for 232, UFLPA, and FTA documentation.

• Maintain weekly supplier‑response trackers, aging dashboards, and risk‑flagging.

• Prepare complete detention cases with checklists and gap‑remediation actions.

3. Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills — Must Have

• Working knowledge of trade compliance, import/export control, and customs processes (US/Canada focus an advantage).

• Experience with HTS classification, origin determination, and customs valuation; comfortable auditing documentation.

• ERP proficiency: SAP/GTS; strong Excel/BI skills.

• Proven supplier engagement for data/document collection.

Soft Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication for day‑to‑day supplier interaction.

• Detail‑oriented with disciplined follow‑up; structured and analytical.

• Comfortable working across time zones with cross‑regional teams.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Commerce, International Business, or related field.

• 3–6 years of trade‑compliance or import/export operations experience preferred.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to noteAs a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.