Director, International Trade Compliance

Position Summary

This role requires a senior compliance leader to oversee our global export controls and trade compliance program. This role is based in any of our U.S locations, reporting directly to General Counsel, with a dotted line to the Head of Global Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of the Trade Compliance Program (TCP).

• Ensure compliance with U.S. (EAR, OFAC), Taiwan, EU, Japan, Korea, China, and other applicable regulations.

• Prepare documentation for government audits and regulatory reviews.

• Classify products and technology under HS Code, ECCN, SHTC, and related controls.

• Perform EAR jurisdictional analyses, including foreign direct product rule and de minimis reviews.

• Oversee Denied Party Screening (DPS) for customers, suppliers, and partners.

• Verify end-use and end-user certifications.

• Escalate ‘catch-all’ cases requiring licensing or government engagement.

• Prepare and submit export license applications with relevant authorities.

• Track license progress and maintain audit-ready records.

• Advise leadership on licensing requirements and regulatory impacts.

• Develop and deliver global export compliance training.

• Lead internal and external audits of compliance programs.

• Serve as company expert on export/import compliance.

• Monitor sanctions, geopolitical developments, and regulatory trends.

• Refine compliance processes to minimize risk while preserving business agility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD or advanced degree preferred.

• Fluent in English.

• U.S. Person status requirement due to export-controlled regulatory engagement.