Senior Director, Global Trade Compliance

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Senior Director, Global Trade Compliance

SVP, General Counsel

Hybrid - Buffalo, NY

As the Senior Director of Global Trade Compliance, you will lead the development and execution of global trade compliance strategies, manage import/export activities, and serve as a key advisor to internal stakeholders. This will require you to have deep expertise in U.S. and international trade laws, including EAR, ITAR, Sanctions and Customs regulations, and a strong ability to navigate cross-border regulatory challenges.

You will have a hybrid work schedule at our Corporate Headquarters in East Aurora, NY.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; advanced degree or JD highly desirable.
• Over ten (10) years of trade compliance experience, ideally within industrial or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong subject matter expertise regarding U.S. and international trade regulations
• Proven ability to develop and apply creative, effective and efficient trade compliance solutions
• Proven experience managing global teams and complex compliance programs
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills
• Experience working effectively with regulatory agencies
• JD or advanced degree preferred
• Must live local to the Buffalo, NY area to work on-site, or willing to relocate.

• Develop and own the global trade compliance vision, strategy, and operating model aligned to corporate risk tolerance and growth plans.
• Establish a governance structure that ensures consistent implementation across all regions, business units, and supply chains.
• Set global policies and minimum standards for imports, exports, sanctions, customs, and supply chain security.
• Collaborate with legal, supply chain, and business teams to support business goals and strategies, addressing compliance risk in ways that create competitive advantage
• Serve as the primary point of contact for government agencies and external auditors and manage relationships with key regulators
• Lead a global trade compliance team of 35+ professionals located at domestic and international Moog locations
• Design and implement programs focused on automation and introduce and implement trade-focused tools and systems to enhance efficiencies of trade processes and proper integration with the business

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations including:
• Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
• International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Customs regulations (CBP, EU Customs Code, etc.)
• Global sanctions and embargoes
• Antiboycott regulations
• Lead the trade enterprise risk assessment program, identifying emerging regulatory risks and proactively mitigating them.
• Oversee classification, valuation, origin determination, and licensing processes.
• Lead internal trade audits, risk assessments, and corrective actions
• Oversee licensing, classification, and denied party screening processes
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure proactive compliance

• Ensure end‑to‑end compliance in global operations (imports, exports, broker activity, logistics partners).
• Oversee screening programs (denied parties, restricted countries, end‑use/end‑user).
• Ensure robust controls, monitoring, record‑keeping, and audit processes.
• Drive adoption of trade automation and compliance technology platforms.

• Serve as the senior corporate representative to:
• Customs authorities
• Export control agencies
• Trade policy and regulatory bodies
• Shape and influence global trade policy changes that impact the business.
• Manage escalated government inquiries, audits, and enforcement actions.

• Advise executive leadership, supply chain, sales, and product teams on trade compliance implications of strategic decisions, including:
• Market entry/exit
• M&A due…