Director Foreign Trade
Core
Strategic leadership for global trade compliance and customs strategy, ensuring regulatory adherence while optimizing duty costs and supporting international supply chain operations.
Role type
Director of Foreign Trade
Builds
Global trade compliance programs, duty optimization strategies, and cross-border operational processes
Domain
International Trade & Supply Chain
Required skills
Global trade compliance, customs regulations, import/export operations, tariff classification, country-of-origin determination, duty optimization, Free Trade Agreement utilization, trade technology platforms, risk management, team leadership
Preferred skills
MBA or Master's in International Trade, Licensed Customs Broker, trade automation platforms (SAP GTS)
Technologies
SAP GTS, GTXXI
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-related initiatives for localization and global sourcing; Ensure compliance with import/export and sanctions regulations; Oversee import/export classification and customs documentation; Direct internal and external compliance audits; Lead programs to minimize trade costs and maximize duty savings; Oversee import/export operations across multiple business units; Assess emerging trade risks and develop mitigation plans; Lead implementation of trade management systems and automation; Build and lead a high-performing team of foreign trade professionals
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management