Senior Director, Global Trade Compliance

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Job Title:

Senior Director, Global Trade Compliance Reporting To:

SVP, General Counsel

Work Schedule:

Fully Remote or Hybrid if Local – Buffalo, NYMoog is hiring for a Senior Director of Global Trade Compliance in East Aurora, 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.

To qualify for the Senior Director of Global Trade Compliance, here is what we would expect you to bring to Moog…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 agenciesJD or advanced degree preferred

As the Senior Director of Global Trade Compliance, you will have the following responsibilities:

Enterprise Trade Compliance Strategy & Governance 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

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management 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

Anti‑boycott 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

Global Oversight of Trade Compliance Operations 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,…