Director, Global Trace Compliance
SUPER MICRO COMPUTER MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.
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Job summary
Super Micro Computer Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. seeks a seasoned Director, Global Trade Compliance based in Malaysia to lead and elevate the company’s export compliance program across Asia-Pacific and worldwide operations.
This senior leader partners with US HQ, regional teams, manufacturing, supply chain, and executive leadership to enable growth in AI, HPC, cloud infra, and advanced semiconductor technologies. The role drives global export controls, licensing, sanctions oversight, customs compliance,
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; advanced degrees or certifications preferred.
- 12+ years of progressive global trade compliance experience in technology or manufacturing sectors.
- Experience advising leadership on export controls, licensing, sanctions, and geopolitical risk.
- Experience with AI, GPUs, semiconductors, servers, or cloud infrastructure is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day export compliance operations and global initiatives across Asia-Pacific.
- Oversee licensing determinations, technology controls, and restricted party screening.
- Collaborate with legal, finance, supply chain and manufacturing to ensure accurate trade data.
- Drive continuous improvement of trade compliance systems and ERP integrations.
- Lead KYC reviews and manage regulatory inquiries and audits.
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Job description
Supermicro is seeking a seasoned Director, Global Trade Compliance based in Malaysia to lead and support the company’s global export compliance program across Asia and worldwide operations. This role will serve as a senior leader within the Global Trade Compliance organization, partnering closely with U.S. headquarters, regional business teams, manufacturing operations, supply chain, engineering, logistics, and executive leadership to support Supermicro’s rapid growth in AI, high-performance computing, cloud infrastructure, and advanced semiconductor technologies.
Lead day-to-day export compliance operations and strategic initiatives supporting Taiwan and Asia-Pacific business activities within Supermicro’s global trade compliance framework.
Partner closely with the Sr. Director, Global Trade Compliance and cross-functional leadership to implement enterprise export compliance strategy and operational controls.
Serve as a senior export compliance advisor to Taiwan-based business teams, manufacturing operations, supply chain, engineering, logistics, and sales organizations.
Support executive leadership on export control risk, geopolitical developments, enforcement trends, licensing strategy, and operational impacts associated with evolving global regulations.
Ensure compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), OFAC sanctions, anti-boycott regulations, and applicable international export control requirements impacting Supermicro’s global operations.
Oversee export classifications, licensing determinations, technology controls, and restricted party screening activities related to AI accelerators, GPUs, advanced semiconductors, servers, encryption items, and cloud-enabled systems.
Support and manage export licensing strategy, license applications, license exceptions, and regulatory interpretations involving U.S.–China and other sensitive jurisdiction controls.
Provide guidance on deemed exports, technology transfers, end-use/end-user reviews, and supply chain risk mitigation.
Support global customs compliance activities across Supermicro’s manufacturing, supply chain, and distribution operations.
Ensure compliance with customs regulations, including tariff classification, valuation, country of origin, import/export documentation, and trade requirements.
Partner with Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Finance, and Manufacturing teams to maintain accurate trade data and customs documentation.
Oversee customs-related risk management activities, including broker management, audits, post-entry corrections, and regulatory inquiries.
Support duty optimization initiatives, FTZ programs, and trade automation projects.
Monitor global trade developments, tariffs, and geopolitical risks impacting import and export operations.
Drive process improvements and scalable customs compliance controls within ERP and trade compliance systems.
Lead enhanced due diligence and Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews for high-risk transactions, customers, distributors, resellers, OEMs, and data center projects.
Support GPU and advanced technology transaction review processes, including escalation and risk assessments involving sensitive geographies, end users, and emerging technology applications.
Conduct export compliance risk assessments, monitoring, remediation activities, and internal investigations as necessary.
Support responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, disclosures, and enforcement matters in coordination with Legal and the Senior Director, Global Trade Compliance.
Partner with Taiwan manufacturing operations, suppliers, and logistics teams to ensure compliant movement of products, technology, and technical data globally.
Support implementation and maintenance of technology control plans, operational procedures, and export-related controls across manufacturing and engineering environments.
Drive scalable operational processes supporting rapid business growth while maintaining compliance integrity.
Assist with implementation and optimization of trade compliance systems, ERP integrations, screening tools, and automation initiatives.
Develop and deliver export compliance training to regional stakeholders, including Sales, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Operations teams.
Promote a strong culture of compliance, accountability, and proactive risk identification across Asia-Pacific operations.
Mentor and support regional compliance personnel and contribute to development of a high-performing global compliance organization.
Collaborate effectively across global and matrixed business environments.
Monitor and assess global regulatory developments, geopolitical risks, and emerging export control requirements affecting AI, semiconductors, high-performance computing, and cloud infrastructure.
Recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen compliance governance, operational efficiency, and program maturity.
Act as a subject matter expert on export controls impacting advanced technologies and global supply chains.
Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent work experience; advanced degree and/or professional certifications (e.g., CUSECO, ICA, ASCM, customs broker, legal background) preferred.
12+ years of progressive global trade compliance experience, including significant experience within the technology, semiconductor, electronics, server, or advanced manufacturing industries.
Strong experience supporting multinational operations involving Taiwan, Asia-Pacific supply chains, contract manufacturers, and global distribution networks.
Demonstrated expertise administering export compliance programs involving multiple global regulatory bodies including sanctions, encryption controls, and advanced technology exports.
Experience advising business leadership on export controls, licensing, customs, sanctions, and geopolitical risk matters.
Experience supporting or managing compliance reviews involving AI systems, GPUs, semiconductors, servers, cloud infrastructure, or advanced computing technologies preferred.
Expert knowledge of U.S. EAR regulations, OFAC sanctions, anti-boycott requirements, and global export compliance principles.
Strong understanding of operational compliance challenges within manufacturing and supply chain environments in Asia.
Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business guidance and scalable operational processes.
Strong executive communication, judgment, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience with ERP systems, trade compliance screening tools, automation platforms, and data analytics.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly matrixed, global environment.
Strong English communication skills required; Mandarin language capability strongly preferred.
Experience supporting global trade controls impacting AI, high-performance computing, advanced semiconductors, GPUs, and data center infrastructure.
Experience managing trade compliance risks involving China and other high-risk jurisdictions.
Experience implementing or enhancing trade compliance systems, screening tools, or ERP automation initiatives.
Prior experience interacting with regulators, outside counsel, auditors, or enforcement agencies.
Experience supporting high-growth technology companies operating in complex geopolitical environments.
Supermicro (NASDAQ:SMCI), with 30+ years of leadership in Enterprise, cloud, AI, and 5G Telco/Edge Infrastructure solutions, pioneers the industry with Building Block Solutions and Green Computing servers. Its customizable, efficient, and sustainable IT offerings such as liquid-cooling technology redefine performance standards and environmental responsibility.
Supermicro (NASDAQ:SMCI), with 30+ years of leadership in Enterprise, cloud, AI, and 5G Telco/Edge Infrastructure solutions, pioneers the industry with Building Block Solutions and Green Computing servers. Its customizable, efficient, and sustainable IT offerings such as liquid-cooling technology redefine performance standards and environmental responsibility.
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