VP of Trade Compliance

Job Description

Job Description

The Vice President of Trade Compliance is responsible for directing the U.S. divisions global importing and supply chain security programs. This role is responsible for governance of international trade laws and regulations, adherence to government programs, mitigating regulatory risk, and optimizing cross-border logistics.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Oversee governance of compliance internal controls, policies and procedures, applying deep regulatory expertise and sound judgment to make timely decisions across a rapidly changing retail product mix and regulatory environment.
• Ensure Legal Compliance / Statutory adherence to U.S. and global trade regulations.
• Lead Risk Management strategies to identify, access, and manage through risk assurance methodologies.
• Maintain partnerships internally and externally to embed trade compliance into the cross-border logistics supply chain workflows.
• Primary authority to engage with government importing agencies, regulatory authorities, and external counsel for Trade Compliance.
• Maintain awareness of best-in-class trade compliance importing regulatory adherence and risk assessment business processes and Global Trade systems and apply this knowledge to the company.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven history of ensuring auditing programs meet reasonable care standards and post entry filing regulatory requirements.
• Expertise in determining applicable government agency filings is complete and meet reasonable care standards.
• Prior knowledge and experience working with various office software applications.
• Exceptional analytical skills with a problem-solving mindset.
• Strong ability to multi-task, work well in a fast-paced environment, and meet critical deadlines.
• Proven ability to build, lead, and coach high-performing teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interpret trade regulations to the organization.
• Strong problem-solving skills, humility, and continuous desire to learn.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in the Regulatory Compliance field, including 6+ years leading and managing trade compliance professionals/teams.
• Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Broker License.