Director International Trade

Description

• Develop and implement compliance strategies and policies to ensure adherence to US Government regulations and corporate standards
• Serve as the primary point of contact for trade compliance inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
• Work closely with legal, commercial sales team, procurement, and operational teams to ensure compliance is integrated into business processes
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly – at least 51%
• Analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Trade Compliance team and report on compliance metrics to senior management
• Identify potential compliance risks related to both export and import activities and develop strategies to mitigate them
• Maintain trade compliance policies and procedures to ensure adherence to U.S. export and import regulations
• Manage the organization's registration and compliance with SAM.gov, ensuring timely updates and renewals
• Manage relationships with external trade consultants and regulatory agencies, negotiate contracts and ensure effective communication
• Partner closely with the commercial sales team on international pursuit opportunities, proactively advising on product classification, licensing strategies, and transaction structure to enable compliant revenue growth.
• Oversee the classification of imported and exported goods, including, but not limited to, ensuring proper tariff codes, management of import and export documentation process

Requirements

• Up to 10 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%
• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Constantly – at least 51%
• Critical thinking skills
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate on all levels within internal and external groups
• Highly organized with the ability to manage tasks, multitask, and complete tasks within allotted timeline
• Knowledge of Microsoft Tools (PowerPoint, Teams, Excel, Word)
• Project management skills
• Detail oriented
• Experience with SAM.gov and government contracting processes
• Strong understanding of U.S. export and import regulations and compliance requirements
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Occasionally – up to 20%
• 7+ years of experience in trade compliance, with a focus on import/export regulations and government contracting
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Constantly – at least 51%
• Strong customer service skills
• Travels to offsite locations - Occasionally – up to 20%
• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Required
• Graduate Degree - Preferred
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Benefits

• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• 401K with Employer Match
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Employee Discount Programs
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance