Manager, Global Trade Compliance

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE "HAYW") is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment

in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing.

Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa

equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow

control and energy solutions at our company owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina,

Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island as well as Canada, Spain, France,

Australia, and China. This position is based in Clemmons, NC.

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior Manager of Trade Compliance to lead the development,

implementation, and oversight of global trade compliance policies and procedures. This leadership role

ensures full compliance with international trade regulations while enabling efficient and scalable business

operations across our global supply chain.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with deep knowledge of trade laws, strong leadership

capabilities, and the ability to collaborate across multiple business units and geographies.

• Develop, implement, & maintain documented procedures ensuring compliance with Customs regulations and Hayward global trade policy and procedures.
• Work closely with Sourcing, Commodities, Legal, Finance, Security and Transportation to ensure compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.

• Lead and manage the company’s global trade compliance program, ensuring adherence to U.S. and international trade regulations, including but not limited to EAR, ITAR, OFAC, and CBP.
• Oversee export/import activities across the company and ensure proper licensing, documentation, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Develop and implement trade compliance strategies, risk assessments, policies, procedures, and controls in alignment with business goals.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (legal, procurement, logistics, engineering, R&D, finance) to integrate compliance into daily operations.
• Ensure accurate product classification (HTS, ECCN), valuation, country of origin determination, and application of free trade agreements.
• Oversee restricted party screening processes and monitor global sanctions developments.
• Lead investigations of potential violations, develop corrective actions, and manage voluntary disclosures when necessary.
• Coordinate internal/external audits and liaise with government agencies as required.
• Monitor regulatory changes and industry trends, ensuring timely updates to compliance frameworks and employee training programs. 

Capabilities/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in international Trade, Business, Law, Supply Chain, or related field
• 5–8+ years of progressive experience in global trade compliance, with at least 3 years in a management or leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. and international import/export regulations (e.g., EAR, ITAR, OFAC, CBP, FTR).
• Demonstrated success building or maturing trade compliance programs in a multinational environment.
• Strong experience with trade compliance platforms and ERP systems (e.g., SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, Descartes, OCR).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CUSECO, LCB, CES, CITP) strongly preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proven track record of managing regulatory audits and voluntary disclosures.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global, and evolving environment.

Skills (Preferred)

• Ability to create new and unique ideas to enhance existing trade compliance program.
• Proficient using standard Microsoft Office.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement; compare alternate actions and make informed decisions.
• Ability to conduct meetings to accomplish tasks.
• Critical and structured thinker with superior analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, or other related studies
• Customs Brokers license required.
• 10+ years’ experience required with both customs house brokerage and importer experience or similar combination of regulatory compliance fields.
• 5+ years’ experience in a management role with combination of customs house brokerage and importer leading people, projects and programs including, Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and C-TPAT Trade Compliance.
• Experience implementing ongoing reporting metrics aligned to industry standards.

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