Director, Global Trade Compliance
Risk Management & Compliance
Identify and mitigate trade compliance risks across regions. Lead responses to audits, reviews, and disclosures. Provide guidance on valuation, classification, country of origin, transfer pricing, and export controls. Partner with external counsel on complex or high-risk matters. Engage with customs authorities and government agencies as needed. Implement and maintain global standards and documentation.
Duty Optimization & Trade Programs
Lead strategy for duty drawback, reconciliation, tariff mitigation, and FTA utilization. Oversee EU trade programs, including end-use, anti-dumping exemptions, and Trek’s bonded warehouse. Identify opportunities to reduce duty spend while maintaining compliance. Guide country of origin and valuation analysis.
Operational Oversight
Ensure consistent execution of core compliance activities across regions. Support teams in managing broker performance, entry reviews, and post-entry processes. Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
Cross-Functional & Regional Partnership
Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, IT, and Product teams to integrate compliance into business processes. Support regional teams across the Americas, Europe, and APAC. Advise on market entry, distributor compliance, and sourcing decisions.
Systems & Continuous Improvement
Drive improvements in trade compliance systems and tools to increase efficiency and accuracy. Use data and reporting to monitor performance and risk.
Tariffs & Government Engagement
Lead company approach and response to tariffs, exclusions, and refunds. Oversee trade-related legal matters, including protests and cases. Communicate business impacts of trade changes.
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, coach, and develop a global trade compliance team. Set priorities through goals, metrics, and regular communication. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
U.S. Customs Broker License required.
Bachelor’s degree in international business, supply chain, or related field preferred.
12–15+ years of experience in global trade compliance, including leadership roles.
Strong knowledge of U.S., EU, and international trade regulations.
Proven experience leading teams and working across global functions.
Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.
Experience managing audits, disclosures, and regulatory interactions.
Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Additional Information
This position is based in Waterloo, WI and requires regular in-office presence; a hybrid work arrangement will be considered. This position may require occasional travel.
Trek Benefits:
Flexible and fun company culture
Competitive health care PPO & HDHP medical plan options, Dental insurance, Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Free life insurance & optional term life insurance
Competitive vacation package
401(k) with match and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)
12 weeks of maternity leave with 100% pay
Flexible holiday schedule – 10 company holidays
Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000! (Undergraduate & Masters programs)
Employee discounts on all product
Deep partner retail discounts
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. Trek strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. We are an E-Verify employer.