Caterpillar Inc. · Singapore
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Career Area:
Legal and ComplianceJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
At Caterpillar, trade compliance is more than meeting regulatory requirements - it is about enabling the business to move with confidence in a complex global environment. As part of the Trade Center of Excellence (TCOE) within Law, Security & Public Policy, the Regional Trade Compliance Manager will help turn trade requirements into practical solutions for the India region.
Working alongside world class compliance, legal, and business leaders, the successful candidate will act as a trusted business partner - strengthening controls, supporting strategic decisions, and embedding compliance into day-to-day operations.
For a trade compliance professional looking to solve complex challenges and make a meaningful regional impact, this role offers the opportunity to help shape the future of trade compliance at Caterpillar.
What You Will Do
Risk assessment and mitigation: Support customs and trade compliance risk assessments, identify potential gaps, and help implement appropriate mitigation actions.
Compliance program support: Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining trade compliance policies, procedures, controls, and processes.
Business partnership: Work closely with business divisions, legal, and compliance teams to provide practical trade compliance guidance across the India region.
Training and capability building: Deliver training on applicable trade, customs, and regulatory requirements relevant to Caterpillar’s products, services, and technologies.
Stakeholder communication: Communicate risks, recommendations, progress, and outcomes clearly and effectively to relevant stakeholders.
What You Have
Trade and customs compliance: Strong understanding of international trade regulations, customs processes, import/export controls, and compliance program requirements.
Analytical judgment: Ability to evaluate complex issues, identify root causes, assess risk, and recommend practical solutions.
Problem solving: Ability to resolve operational or compliance challenges and improve processes, controls, and ways of working.
Stakeholder management: Ability to build trusted relationships across business, legal, compliance, and external stakeholders.
Communication and training: Ability to explain regulatory requirements clearly, deliver effective training, and communicate recommendations across levels and functions.
Top Candidate Will Also Have
Demonstrated expertise in trade compliance, customs, import/export operations, or a related field.
Experience supporting, developing, or managing compliance processes, controls, or procedures.
Strong business judgment, intellectual curiosity, and ability to support leadership priorities.
Additional Information
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
How We Support You (Employee Benefits)
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of a variable bonus. Additional benefits include paid annual leave, flexi leave, medical and insurance. (prorated based upon hire date).
Final Details
Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of Singapore which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
September 7, 2026 - September 20, 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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