HIGH-LEVEL OVERVIEW
The Associate Director, Trade Compliance supports divisional trade compliance operations across multiple U.S. manufacturing plants. Reporting to the Division Compliance Manager, this individual contributor role oversees export and import compliance matters, supports internal audits and corrective actions, and ensures adherence to ITAR, EAR, U.S. Customs, and related regulatory requirements.
This is a remote opportunity with 25-50% travel to various U.S. plant locations.
EXPECTATIONS
- Provide guidance on complex import and export activities and regulatory requirements
- Develop import and export procedures, processes, and training
- Maintain product level HTS& ECCN classification, COO, valuation, etc.
- Develop trade compliance procedures and work instructions, conduct training where needed
- Act as Empowered Official with authority over export compliance certifications and decisions
- Prepare and submit export license applications and exemptions via DECCS and SNAP-R
- Utilize the ACE to support EEI filings and generate compliance and KPI reports
- Conduct audits and implement remediation and corrective action plans
- Collaborate with site & corporate leadership to develop and enhance compliance standards
- Monitor regulatory updates and apply necessary changes to processes
ESSENTIALS
- 7+ years’ experience working in trade compliance with a global manufacturer
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Thorough understanding of import and export regulations, including HTS/ECCN classification
- Strong knowledge of EAR, export license process
- Knowledge of automated compliance tools and ACE system for EEI filing and reporting
- Experience with duty drawback or other duty remediation strategies
- Audit and risk assessment experience in manufacturing
- Excellent communication skills to build trusted relationships and influence decisions
- Self-starter with the ability to excel in a fast paced, ever-changing environment
- Must be a U.S. person