Director, Global Trade Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Malaysia.

📋 Description

• Lead the design and implementation of the global trade operations strategy, governance framework, and operational roadmap.

• Create enterprise-wide trade compliance policies, procedures, operational standards, and internal controls.

• Standardize trade processes across manufacturing sites globally.

• Manage the global trade policy framework, including SOPs, work instructions, governance documents, and operational playbooks.

• Spearhead business process reengineering and continuous improvement efforts.

• Develop governance models for customs, export controls, due diligence, licensing, broker management, and regulatory compliance.

• Formulate and execute the Global Trade Compliance technology and automation strategy.

• Collaborate with IT to implement and enhance SAP, SAP GTS, and other trade management platforms.

• Promote automation in product classifications, restricted party screening, due diligence, export licensing, record retention, broker integration, customs reporting, compliance dashboards, and workflow management.

• Assess emerging technologies, AI capabilities, analytics, and digital tools.

• Provide executive oversight for Taiwan's import and export operations.

• Ensure adherence to U.S. EAR, Taiwan SHTC regulations, customs requirements, sanctions laws, and other relevant international trade regulations.

• Supervise customs valuation, HTS classification, country of origin determinations, licensing activities, and broker management.

• Offer strategic oversight for customs audits, regulatory inquiries, investigations, disclosures, and government engagements.

• Advise departments such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, Legal, Sales, and IT.

• Lead cross-functional initiatives involving ERP implementations, manufacturing expansion, supply chain optimization, and new product introductions.

• Oversee customs brokers, freight forwarders, consultants, and other trade service providers.

• Establish governance and performance metrics for third-party trade partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, Business, Customs, Engineering, Law, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

• Over 12 years of progressive experience in global trade compliance, customs, import/export operations, or international supply chain.

• More than 7 years of leadership experience managing global trade operations or compliance teams.

• Proven success in building enterprise-wide governance programs, policies, and operational frameworks.

• Experience in leading digital transformation, automation initiatives, and trade technology implementations.

• Background in supporting multinational manufacturing organizations in the technology, electronics, semiconductor, AI infrastructure, or server sectors.

• In-depth knowledge of U.S. EAR, sanctions regulations, Taiwan customs and SHTC regulations, import/export compliance, customs valuation, HTS classification, and country of origin.

• Strong comprehension of global customs operations, trade management systems, and regulatory compliance programs.

• Familiarity with SAP, SAP GTS, ERP systems, workflow automation platforms, analytics, and business intelligence tools.

• Demonstrated executive leadership and an ability to influence senior management across global organizations.

• Excellent strategic planning, organizational development, and change management skills.

• Proven ability to develop enterprise policies, governance frameworks, and scalable business processes.

• Outstanding communication, executive presentation, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership abilities.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and operational excellence mindset.

• Fluency in English is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment and diversity.

• Benefits are detailed in the company's 'Our Benefits' section; however, specific benefits are not listed in this posting.