VP of Trade Compliance

VP, Compliance

Job Type: Full-time;
Hybrid

• License Qualifier for the company
• Monitor and provide consultation on international business compliance
• Provide international compliance training and education for employees
• Review and approve customers and vendors
• Communicate with U.S. Customs and ensure prompt responses to US Customs inquiries.
• Maintain FMC compliance as well as understand FMC regulations with the ability to re-file tariff schedules.
• Complete FMC re-filing and conduct related employee training
• Plan and conduct internal customs entry audits to ensure error‑free operations and regulatory compliance
• Minimize late ISF entries as well as ensure timely customs entries and duty payments.
• Acquire and maintain C-TPAT certification
• Provide continuous internal education and training to comply with law and regulation for international business compliance and prevent import and export regulation violations
• Evaluate, introduce, and utilize compliance tools for customs operations and customer inquiries
• Implement AI technology for commodity classification
• Supervise, maintain and update company policy documents and licenses
• Review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and assist with implementation for the operations department
• Automate manual operational processes
• Develop and maintain the company’s compliance program (policies, procedures, manuals).
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal and state laws, as well as applicable international regulations.
• Function as the liaison with the company to align compliance functions between the group and local practice standards.

• Holding a US Customs Broker License is required
• 10+ years of logistics or transportation experience is needed
• 10+ years in managing a team is needed
• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• Import customs operation and international forwarding experience preferred but not required
• Knowledge and work experience in legal affairs is preferred
• Ability to communicate professionally with U.S. Customs officers and internal senior leadership
• Strong leadership and staff development skills
• Knowledge of Logistics, Supply Chain, and International regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office platforms, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

This position offers a competitive base salary.