Manager Regional Trade Compliance

Career Area:

Legal and Compliance

Job Description:

As part of Caterpillar's Trade Center of Excellence (TCOE), you will serve as a trusted business partner, working closely with stakeholders to understand customer needs, provide expert guidance on trade matters, and embed compliance principles into the foundation of our business operations.

This role offers the opportunity to drive trade compliance by translating regulatory requirements into practical business solutions, supporting strategic decision‑making, and shaping the future of Caterpillar's trade strategy.

What You Will Do:

• Help execute risk assessments of customs trade compliance programs to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with in‑region Business Divisions, Compliance teams, and Legal teams to provide strategic and operational support for global trade management.
• Support the development, implementation and maintenance of customs trade compliance policies and procedures.
• Provide 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 assist with development and implementation of compliance strategies and goals in line with the company's business objectives.
• Effectively communicate insights, progress, and recommendations across the organization as needed.

What You Will Bring:

• International Trade: Knowledge of the markets, issues, regulations, practices and operations of international trade; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately in diverse situations.
• Relationship Management: Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with various stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Problem Solving: Ability to apply knowledge of problem‑solving techniques to diverse situations.
• Effective Communications: Ability to collaborate vertically and horizontally, across levels and business functions.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Expertise with trade compliance or a related field.
• Demonstrated business partnering, advocacy, and acumen with strong intellectual curiosity.
• Experience with development and/or management of compliance processes.
• Bachelor's degree (mandatory).

Additional Info:

• The primary location for this role is Piracicaba/SP.
• 10% to 20% travel is expected.

Benefits:

• Medical plan
• Dental plan
• Medicines reimbursement
• Psychological, Legal, Social and Finance Support Program
• Private pension plan
• Profit share
• Meal assistance
• Christmas basket
• Transportation
• Life and personal insurance
• Extended maternity and paternity leave
• Employee resources group (Young Professional, Women in Networking, LAMBDA (LGBTQIA+), Latin Group and Active in Sport)

The position requires onsite work five days a week.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.