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Director Trade Compliance

Trade Compliance Recruiting Solutions

HIGH LEVEL OVERVIEW

The Director Trade Compliance is responsible for leading and overseeing the organization's global import and export compliance programs. This role ensures adherence to all applicable international trade laws and regulations, CBP, ITAR & EAR requirements while developing the global trade strategy.

This is a hybrid position based near Irvine, CA.


EXPECTATIONS
  • Lead global import and export compliance programs aligned with CBP and EAR/ITAR regulations
  • Manage import compliance including classification, valuation, country of origin, and FTA qualification
  • Drive strategy to duty remediation programs, FTZ, duty drawback, reconciliation, etc.
  • Oversee some export licensing activities - DSP-5, Commerce licenses, and Technical Assistance Agreements
  • Monitor trade laws and regulations, incorporating changes and providing leadership updates
  • Conduct audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance and identify gaps and corrective actions
  • Support mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures with trade compliance review and expertise
  • Provide trade compliance guidance and support to cross-functional teams
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a global trade compliance team
ESSENTIALS
  • Bachelor's degree in international business or a related field
  • Licensed Customs Broker required
  • 10+ years of experience in trade compliance
  • Solid understanding of U.S. and international trade laws (HTS, County of Origin, FTA, valuation, etc)
  • Working knowledge of ITAR, EAR, including using DECCS, SNAP R
  • Familiar with ACE, ERP systems, and other trade related software applications
  • Experience supporting audits, investigations, and regulatory inquiries
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and servant leadership skills
  • Ability to provide hands-on operations support and drive long term strategy
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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