EU Global Trade Compliance Director

Super Micro Computer Spain, S.L.; 's-Hertogenbosch; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Super Micro Computer is seeking an experienced Director, Global Trade Compliance to lead our European trade compliance operations from the Netherlands. You will oversee export controls, import compliance, and regulatory governance while partnering with Sales, Operations, Legal, and Finance to build scalable compliance programs across Europe.

The role requires deep knowledge of U.S. EAR, EU Dual-Use, Dutch regulations, and extensive leadership experience in multinational tech environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Customs, International Trade, Business Administration, Law, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Advanced degree or professional trade certifications preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in global trade compliance, customs, or export controls.
• Minimum 7 years of leadership experience managing global trade compliance programs.
• Strong experience supporting multinational technology, semiconductor, electronics, or advanced manufacturing companies.
• Demonstrated experience managing both export controls and customs compliance programs.
• Experience implementing compliance process improvements and enterprise-wide automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead all activities across export compliance, import/customs compliance, and operational trade compliance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain trade compliance policies, procedures, internal controls, and other applicable global trade regulations.
• Serve as the primary trade compliance advisor for EU business operations and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership to proactively identify regulatory risks and implement practical business solutions.
• Oversee export classifications, licensing determinations, license management, and export authorization strategies.
• Lead European customs compliance programs and ensure compliance with Dutch Customs requirements, Union Customs Code (UCC), and other applicable EU customs regulations.
• Develop customs governance programs that reduce operational risk while improving customs efficiency.
• Support customs audits, post-entry corrections, customs rulings, and regulatory inquiries.
• Evaluate and lead continous improvement on existing trade compliance processes.
• Develop and implement KPIs, dashboards, and reporting metrics.
• Establish standardized procedures across regional trade compliance operations.
• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of trade compliance technology solutions, and partner with IT to identify automation opportunities.
• Support implementation of AI-enabled compliance tools, analytics, workflow automation, and reporting capabilities.
• Drive data governance initiatives supporting accurate product classifications, customer due diligence, licensing, and customs compliance.
• Conduct trade compliance risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies, including oversee due diligence activities.
• Review complex transactions and maintain appropriate documentation involving diversion risks, restricted end users, sanctioned jurisdictions, and sensitive technologies.
• Develop and deliver trade compliance training.

Skills

Global trade compliance

Leadership experience

Regulatory governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree or professional certification

Tools

SAP GTS

Descartes

Job description

Super Micro Computer is seeking an experienced Director, Global Trade Compliance to lead our European trade compliance operations from the Netherlands. You will oversee export controls, import compliance, and regulatory governance while partnering with Sales, Operations, Legal, and Finance to build scalable compliance programs across Europe.

The role requires deep knowledge of U.S. EAR, EU Dual-Use, Dutch regulations, and extensive leadership experience in multinational tech environments.