Director, International Trade Compliance - Full-time
RevelystPosition Overview
We are seeking a Director of International Trade Compliance to join our team. In this senior role you will oversee the company’s global import, export, and sanctions compliance programs. You will define and execute the enterprise trade compliance strategy, ensure adherence to U.S. and international trade regulations, and work closely with executive leadership to mitigate regulat
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ory risk while enabling efficient global commerce. This position reports to the Vice President of Strategic Soucing, Procurement and Supplier Quality and is based in Irvine, CA.
Key Responsibilities
• Define and execute the global trade compliance strategy across import, export, and sanctions.
• Advise executive leadership on trade risk, regulatory changes, and cost optimization.
• Lead, develop, and scale a global or regional team of trade compliance professionals.
• Establish and govern enterprise trade compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Oversee global import and export compliance programs including customs, tariff classifications, and licensing requirements under ITAR/EAR.
• Govern OFAC sanctions compliance with effective screening and recordkeeping processes.
• Drive internal audits, compliance assessments, investigations, and regulatory engagements.
• Lead digital transformation and system initiatives to automate trade compliance processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, IT, and Procurement.
Required Qualifications
• 10+ years of progressive experience in international trade compliance within multinational organizations, global consulting firms, or law firms.
• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Law, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Expertise in customs and import compliance, export controls (ITAR/EAR), and OFAC sanctions.
• Demonstrated leadership managing global or matrixed compliance teams and enterprise programs.
• Experience with enterprise trade systems (e.g., SAP GTS, Descartes, ACE Portal) and strong analytical and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, JD, or LL.M. in International Trade).
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB).
• Experience managing compliance or transformation initiatives exceeding $1M in budget.
• Industry experience in manufacturing, industrial products, applied sciences, consumer goods, or other regulated industries.
• Prior leadership of major ERP or digital trade transformation projects.
Benefits & Perks
• Compensation: Annual Salary: $180,000.00 - $200,000.00 (actual offer based on experience, location, education, and skills).
• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance, 401K, paid time off (PTO), and paid holidays.
• Additional perks including gear discounts and the opportunity to contribute to an exciting mission.