Trade Compliance Director TCRS4768

Job Description

Job Description

HIGH-LEVEL OVERVIEW

The Trade Compliance Director leads the business division's import & export compliance program by implementing strategies that provide direction and regulatory guidance, ensuring compliance with the company's policies, procedures, and U.S. and international export and import law.

EXPECTATIONS

· Develop trade policy and strategy, providing regulatory guidance to all global locations
· Oversee trade compliance programs, driving continuous improvement for efficiency and accuracy
· Drive global alignment for HTS classification, country of origin, and ECCN determinations
· Provide guidance on denied party screening, sanctions, and export licenses
· Manage customs brokers to ensure consistent compliance standards
· Perform internal audits to ensure compliance programs are effective and robust
· Drive duty savings through duty reduction programs- FTA, FTZ, Duty drawback, etc
· Communicate complex trade related issues across all levels of internal and external partners
· Cultivate a high performing team through accountability, strategic direction, coaching, and mentorship

ESSENTIALS

· Bachelor's degree required
· 10+ years of trade compliance experience, industrial dual-use controls preferred
· Expert knowledge of import compliance programs and regulations (HTS, COO, valuation, FTA, etc.)
· In depth understanding of export control regulations EAR, ITAR, DPS, EEI
· Strategic thinker with ability to anticipate, assess, and mitigate risk
· Strong people leadership experience
· LEAN, Six Sigma, and project management skills a plus
· Must be eligible to access export-controlled technology under U.S. government access controls