Director of Compliance

Director Of ComplianceThe ideal candidate is located in the Twin Cities metro area and can work onsite at Q-Central in Bloomington as needed. Remote work may be considered for qualified candidates residing in Pennsylvania, Colorado, Nevada, or other areas of Minnesota outside the Twin Cities metro area. Candidates residing in states not listed above may also be considered; however, employment eligibility in those locations is not guaranteed and is subject to company approval and applicable legal requirements.Directors at QBP are accountable for the future growth and success of a critical area of the business with leadership responsibility that may span multiple functions. This role establishes clear enterprise ownership for the execution of the reporting compliance functions; employee safety, customs and trade compliance, product safety, environmental compliance, and business enablement across QBP.The Director of Compliance is responsible for setting strategy and driving execution of company-wide compliance and employee safety initiatives. The role is the company owner for compliance governance, operating standards, regulatory risk management, and employee safety programs.This role will balance multiple compliance functions that impact departments across the organization. This role will be expected to manage these compliance functions so that they are not fragmented and aligned with the business strategy and annual operating plans. The Director must translate complex regulatory frameworks into scalable operating practices, create decision rights and escalation paths, and ensure compliance and safety requirements are embedded into everyday business execution.The Director of Compliance reports to the VP Supply Chain and Global Logistics and partners across Legal, Purchasing, Logistics, DC Operations, Product, Finance, IT, Sales, external regulatory partners and broker partners.Leadership responsibilities include:Directing company compliance and employee safety strategies aligned to QBP objectives and insurance requirementsEstablish clear accountability, standards, escalation paths, and management routines so compliance and safety are explicit and durable.Operate as a company leader by influencing outcomes beyond direct reporting lines and ensuring compliance is understood as a business operating discipline, not as a reaction or after-the-fact responses.Build a proactive, practical, trusted compliance department capable of both strategic planning and daily execution.Lead and develop multiple direct reporting managers of distinct compliance functions.Identifying and promoting change in process, systems, and company perspective to strive for continuous efficiencies, cost improvement, and adherence to compliance initiatives.Functional ownership includes:Management of customs compliance policies, standards, internal controls, and operating procedures across import and export activities.Compliance systems, data integrity, and process integration, including trade data quality, automation opportunities, and partnership with internal and external technology partners on scalable compliance technology.Management of product safety compliance for proprietary and distributed products, including support for investigations into product quality and safety issues and leadership of recall execution when necessary.Management of hazardous materials compliance related to transportation, storage, processing, documentation, training, and operational execution.Management of various state or federal extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations, environmental reporting, and related regulatory obligations as requirements expand.Management of employee safety strategy, standards, programs, training, governance, reporting, and execution across QBP locations and operational teams.Compliance risk identification, escalation, remediation, communication, and documentation across the enterprise.External partner engagement and, where applicable, performance, including customs brokers, trade service providers, governmental agencies, insurance providers, claims administrators, and third parties supporting compliance or safety execution.Key responsibilities include:Strategy, governance, and program ownershipCustoms, trade compliance, and regulatory riskProduct safety, hazmat, EPR, and environmental complianceEmployee safety, claims, and risk managementSystems, process, data, and controlsCross-functional leadership and business enablementPeople leadershipFinancial stewardship and risk mitigationQualifications include:10+ years of relevant experience in compliance, customs, global trade, product compliance, employee safety, regulatory affairs, supply chain compliance, risk management, claims management, or related disciplines.Progressive leadership experience building, leading, or scaling compliance, safety, claims, or risk management teams and programs.Demonstrated ability to turn strategy into executable business plans and lead projects through to completion.Ability to analyze complex regulations and communicate business impact clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.Strong organizational skills; excellent written and oral communication including leading presentations.High integrity and sound judgment; ability to identify risk and propose practical solutions aligned to business realities and values.Ability to learn and engage across evolving technology platforms.Licensed Customs Broker, or significant experience with US Customs and trade compliance is preferred.Education:Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.Other related criteria:Ability to travel as needed. Ability to work extensively on computers and communication tools.Modeling QBP core values:Act with integrityBe a true partnerCreate something specialDeliver greatnessKeep the customer firstAbout QBP:Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) is in the business of bikes! From creating a portfolio of our own award-winning brands to distributing the top names and best products in the industry, we're doing our part to further bike-kind. With distribution centers in Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Colorado, Canada and Taiwan, QBP serves more than 5,000 independent retailers and 400+ suppliers worldwide.We strive to be an extraordinary business partner with and work for. As a values-driven company, making the world a better place has always been at the heart of everything Q does. We believe that our actions as individuals and as a company can make a difference, so we work every day to improve the sustainability and health of our industry and our communities. We understand that it is our employees that make us successful and we do our best to make Q a fun and rewarding workplace.Quality Bicycle Products is proud to be a certified B-Corp and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and encourage employees to bring their authentic selves to work. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristic.Expected annual salary range: $150 - $160,000Quality Bicycle Products approaches pay in an ethical and transparent way. Pay ranges are assigned to a job based on market data from 3rd party salary benchmark data as well as balancing internal equity of other roles with similar levels of responsibility. Individual pay within the range can vary for several reasons including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, tenure, performance, and available budget.