# Global Trade Manager at Forterra

- Company: Forterra
- What the company does: About Forterra At Forterra, we are unleashing autonomy at scale to transform the battlefield. Backed by SoftBank VF.
- Company website: https://www.forterra.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Arlington, VA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $130K to $150K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-19
- Apply by: 2026-12-03
- Apply: https://ats.rippling.com/forterra/jobs/af36f9d8-148a-45fe-8827-281a671a8297?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/forterra-global-trade-manager/

## About the role

We are seeking a Global Trade Manager to own the day-to-day operation of Forterra’s export and import compliance program, and serve as the company’s primary trade compliance authority. This person coordinates licensing for our products, software, and technical data for international programs; keeps our classifications accurate; guides Growth, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management coworkers through controlled transactions; and protects the company’s ability to do business abroad. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Jurisdiction and advisory requests – Prepare and submit Commodity Jurisdiction requests, advisory opinions, and general correspondence to DDTC and BIS
- Registration – Maintain Forterra’s DDTC registration and any other U.S. Government registrations, permits, and authorizations the business requires
- Technology control – Provide guidance on compliance with foreign-person access to controlled technical data, including through technology control plans, deemed exports, IT access, and collaboration tools
- Visitors and travel – Provide trade compliance guidance regarding foreign visits and international travel, advise employees on export restrictions that apply to technical data and equipment they present or carry abroad
- Export shipments – Partner with Shipping, Receiving, and Purchasing to confirm that every international shipment carries the correct authorization, documentation, and EEI/AES filing
- Screening and due diligence – Run restricted-party screening, end-use and end-user checks, and risk-based due diligence on foreign customers, partners, and suppliers, including sanctions (OFAC) review

Tags: Support Operations

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/forterra-global-trade-manager/