Director, Customs & Global Trade
Core
Develop and execute global trade compliance strategy to ensure adherence to international customs regulations, trade agreements, and import/export laws while optimizing duties and reducing landed costs for apparel products.
Role type
Director, Global Trade Compliance
Builds
Global trade compliance programs, duty optimization initiatives, and risk mitigation frameworks for cross-border apparel operations.
Domain
Apparel & Fashion / Global Trade Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Global trade compliance strategy, HS code classification, customs valuation, Free Trade Agreement (FTA) management, duty optimization, denied party screening, audit management, stakeholder partnership, ERP/GTM systems proficiency
Preferred skills
Licensed Customs Broker (U.S.), textile rules of origin expertise, multi-country sourcing experience, transfer pricing alignment
Technologies
SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, Descartes
Responsibilities
Develop and lead global customs and trade compliance program across multiple regions; Direct global product classification and country-of-origin determinations; Lead duty savings initiatives including drawback and FTZ programs; Oversee global customs brokers and serve as primary contact for customs authorities; Develop internal audit processes and manage regulatory disputes; Report compliance risks and metrics to executive leadership.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & cross-functional partnership