Job Description

HIGH-LEVEL OVERVIEW

The Director of Trade Compliance is responsible for overseeing trade compliance across multiple manufacturing plants within a business division, ensuring that all trade activity is compliant with import and export regulations including ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and CBP.

This is an in-office position with 30-40% travel.
The position can be based near Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, Tulsa, Philadelphia or New York. Relocation assistance is available.

EXPECTATIONS

• Provide export guidance on complex trade compliance matters including product classification
• Lead internal audits, create remediation plans, and drive corrective actions to closure
• Oversee export license preparation and submission through DECCS and SNAP-R
• Manage export shipment EEI filing in ACE
• Collaborate with legal partners on investigations, risk assessments, and agency reporting
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate updates to site leadership and compliance teams
• Maintain and mature the trade compliance program to ensure consistency and compliance
• Build and develop trade compliance teams providing mentorship and training
• Maintain relationships with government agencies, customs brokers, and freight forwarders

ESSENTIALS

• Bachelor's degree required
• 10+ years of trade compliance experience with success building enterprise programs
• Deep expertise across ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and CBP regulatory regimes
• Understanding of regulations; HTS/ECCN classification, Country of Origin, valuation, FTA, etc.
• Experience with DECCS and SNAP-R export licensing portals
• Proven ability to advise senior leadership on compliance strategy and risk
• Strong leadership, communication, and attention to detail skills
• Must be a U.S. Person