Global Trade Compliance Director

Lead global trade compliance strategy for a multinational industrial manufacturers fluid and motion control businesses. You will build and run an International Trade Compliance (ITC) program that supports ethical operations reduces risk and enables efficient global business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the ITC function and lead the Americas trade compliance team and program
• Manage and develop a global team of compliance professionals
• Direct site compliance programs including self-assessments verification improvement plans procedures training and audits
• Own export import and supply chain security compliance: customs valuation classification origin free trade agreements and CTPAT/AEO controls
• Serve as escalation point for trade compliance including investigations disclosures and remedial measures
• Act as primary interface with government authorities (BIS OFAC CBP DoS) on audits inquiries and enforcement
• Partner with Legal Finance HR Internal Audit Sales and other ITC leaders to resolve issues and advance global compliance goals

Requirements

• Bachelors degree
• Experience leading a trade compliance organization in a multinational environment
• Strong knowledge of maquila operations and free trade agreements especially USMCA
• Working knowledge of OFAC BIS DoS and U.S. and Mexico customs regulations
• Sound judgment in ambiguous high-risk situations; ability to turn complex regulations into practical business solutions
• Travel of about 10% domestic and international
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship

Preferred

• Degree or equivalent experience in international trade compliance business legal studies or finance
• U.S. Customs Broker License
• Experience with JDE Oracle E2Open or TradeSphere Exporter
• Knowledge of REACH RoHS IEC standards and anti-corruption due diligence
• Spanish language skills