Seeking an experienced leader to direct global trade compliance strategy across all business units. This role ensures adherence to import/export regulations, manages denied party/sanction screening, develops compliance policies, and partners cross-functionally to align trade compliance with organizational goals while mitigating risk in a complex regulatory environment.

Responsibilities:

·         Lead global trade compliance function, setting objectives, improving processes, and aligning regional teams.

·         Provide expert guidance on international trade regulations, sanctions, and risk management.

·         Ensure accuracy and consistency in tariff and export control classifications, valuations, and Free Trade Agreement activities.

·         Oversee audits, investigations, corrective actions, and government reporting.

·         Serve as delegated authority for registrations, licenses, and regulatory filings (e.g., ITAR, EAR).

·         Manage third-party brokers, consultants, and compliance software providers.

·         Build strong relationships with government agencies and external counsel.

·         Develop and deliver global trade compliance training programs.

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree in international business, law, supply chain, or related field (advanced degree preferred).

·         8–10+ years of global trade compliance or related regulatory experience, including leadership.

·         Expertise in HTS classification, export controls, Incoterms, customs compliance, and sanctions.

·         In-depth knowledge of U.S. and international trade regulations (EAR, ITAR, FTR, etc.).

·         Proven success managing global teams, compliance programs, and regulatory audits.

·         Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

·         U.S. Person under ITAR; ERP and trade compliance software experience (SAP preferred).

·         Multilingual skills a plus.