Global Trade Compliance Leader

Primary Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Operational Oversight
• Lead the development and implementation of effective controls for high-impact processes, ensuring alignment with internal control frameworks.
• Career Development & Team Building
• Establish clear performance and development objectives that align with company goals and growth initiatives, and provide regular coaching and feedback to support individual and team success.
• Develop and execute training strategies for the Operations Team, ensuring alignment with Licensed Customs Broker continuing education requirements.
• Engage proactively with regulatory enforcement agencies and coordinate company responses to audits or other significant customs-related actions.
• Supervise company participation in supply chain security programs (e.g., AEO) and ensure audit readiness through robust documentation and recordkeeping.
• Manage and escalate issues related to global sanctions, restricted party screening, and anti-boycott regulations in coordination with Legal.
• Manage and escalate issues related to global sanctions, restricted party screening, and anti-boycott regulations in coordination with Legal.
• Manage global Sanctions Program
• Oversee the Global Sanctions program, including service provider compliance and escalation procedures.
• Manage and escalate issues related to global sanctions, restricted party screening, and anti-boycott regulations.
• Build strategic partnerships across key functions including Sourcing, Planning, Sales, Customer Service, Warehouse, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, Tax, Accounting, Sustainability, EH&S, and Legal.
• Develop strong relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and trade advisory partners; co-lead quarterly performance reviews and implement broker scorecards and KPIs.
• Train and educate business leaders on trade topics to support global commercial strategy development.
• Data, Technology & Process Optimization
• Develop trade metrics and dashboards to monitor performance and drive accountability.
• Leverage trade data analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Partner with IT and data teams to implement tools that support automation, visibility, and compliance efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. CBP, CBSA, BIS, and other relevant authorities across North America.
• Manage and escalate issues related to global sanctions, restricted party screening, and anti-boycott regulations in coordination with Legal.
• Manage and escalate issues related to global sanctions, restricted party screening, and anti-boycott regulations in coordination with Legal.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Undergraduate degree, advanced degree (i.e. MBA) or other significant industry experience such as U.S. Customs Broker License required
• Experience:
• At least 10 years relevant experience in logistics, trade compliance or a related field
• Experience working in a multinational company with cross-functional collaboration that relies heavily on relationship building to succeed.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Technical Expertise & Analytical Skills:
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex trade data and identify actionable insights.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. Canada and Mexico trade regulations, with experience navigating import/export controls and compliance frameworks.
• Technologically proficient; comfortable working with trade systems, analytics platforms, and automation tools.
• Leadership & Influence:
• Proven ability to lead through influence and build strong cross-functional partnerships across global teams.
• Thoughtful communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement skills, capable of inspiring collaboration and alignment.
• Demonstrated success in developing high-performing teams and fostering a culture of innovation, curiosity, and continuous learning.
• High integrity and commitment to ethical compliance, with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving:
• Creative problem solver with a passion for simplifying complex processes and driving scalable solutions.
• Strong critical thinking and thought leadership capabilities, with a strategic mindset and outside-in perspective.
• Action-oriented leader who drives results through experimentation, reflection, and continuous improvement.
• Global Mindset & Continuous Learning:
• Passion for working in diverse, global environments and navigating cross-border trade challenges.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development through training, industry engagement, and knowledge sharing.
• Foreign language proficiency is a plus.