Director Foreign Trade
Core
Strategic leadership for global trade compliance and customs strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance while optimizing duty costs and supporting international supply chain operations.
Role type
Director of Foreign Trade (Strategic IC)
Builds
Global trade compliance programs, duty optimization strategies, and cross-border operational excellence.
Domain
International Trade / Supply Chain / Customs Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Global trade compliance strategy, customs regulations expertise, import/export operations, tariff classification, country-of-origin determination, duty optimization, stakeholder management, team leadership, risk assessment, trade technology implementation
Preferred skills
MBA or Master's in International Trade/Supply Chain, Licensed Customs Broker certification, manufacturing/automotive industry experience, trade automation platforms expertise
Technologies
SAP GTS, GTXXI, trade management systems, customs technologies
Responsibilities
Develop and execute foreign trade and customs strategy; Align trade compliance with corporate growth and logistics objectives; Advise executive leadership on trade risks and regulatory changes; Lead trade initiatives for localization and global sourcing; Ensure compliance with import/export/customs/sanctions regulations; Oversee import/export classification and customs documentation; Direct internal/external compliance audits; Lead duty minimization programs (FTAs, FTZs, Drawback); Oversee import/export operations across business units; Assess emerging trade risks and develop mitigation plans; Lead implementation of trade management systems and automation; Build and lead a high-performing trade team.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management