Trade Compliance Manager

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best‑in‑class because we hustle to be better than best‑in‑class. Whether it’s our Core Values—radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win‑or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset— we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

As part of the corporate Global Trade Compliance Team you are assisting Tenneco locations and central functions across the EMEA region to better understand compliance requirements surrounding exporting, importing, customs, and in particular export controls. You will provide guidance on compliance matters and audit the company’s compliance success as well as collaborating with operations to develop best practices that ensure seamless and compliant international trade – as a vital part of how we live The Tenneco Way with integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish a culture of trade compliance to ensure that international transactions are conducted lawfully, including risk mitigation, identifying efficiency improvements and preventing operational disruptions.
• Act as the subject matter expert in EU, UK and US export controls regulatory requirements and obligations.
• Provide guidance to the business on import and export laws and regulations, including sanctions compliance, anti‑boycott, deemed export, technology transfer, licensing, permits, end‑use verification, duty drawback, origin & preferences, free trade agreements, product classification (HTS and ECCN), ADD and other tariff measures, customs valuation, recordkeeping, etc.
• Develop and implement global, regional, and national corporate policies, procedures, and practices to ensure full compliance with applicable international trade law.
• Conduct online and in‑person trade compliance training for key functional areas within the organization.
• Conduct and support regular audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance with trade regulations (internal departments and external trading partners such as distributors, customs agents, freight forwarders, warehouses, etc.). Develop recommendations for corrective actions and improvements.
• Advise on obtaining and managing certifications for supply chain security programs (AEO, C‑TPAT, etc.).

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, operations, supply chain or a related discipline, or commensurate experience, required.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in trade compliance, export controls, or legal.
• In‑depth knowledge of US, EU and UK export control laws (EAR/ITAR), customs regulations, and sanctions.
• Proficiency in trade compliance screening software, ERP and GTM systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ownership, proactive approach.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and project‑management skills.
• Fluent English and Polish language skills (spoken and written) preferred; B1 Polish level acceptable if comfortable using Polish as a working language.
• Ability to travel.