Global Trade Compliance Director - Remote

AIRGAS INC AND SUBSIDIARIES; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays

Airgas Scholarship Program

Job summary

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, seeks a Director of Trade Compliance to lead a global program, align with group requirements, and enhance controls across US and international operations.

The role involves training, policy development, and collaboration with ITCR and senior leaders to ensure robust import/export compliance while driving strategic initiatives and governance improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, law or international trade.
• 10+ years of experience in trade compliance roles (import/export) in a multinational company.
• Trade-related certifications: CUSECO, CES, and/or LCB (preferred).
• Hands-on engagement with BIS, U.S. Customs, OFAC and EU regulatory agencies; knowledge of HTS/ECCN classification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and management of Air Liquide's trade compliance program across the organization.
• Develop and implement trade compliance policies, training, and guidelines.
• Provide guidance to ITCR and other units on trade compliance matters.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify gaps; propose improvements to business unit Presidents.
• Oversee customs powers of attorney and relationships with brokers/freight forwarders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Regulatory awareness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, law or international trade

Advanced degree

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, seeks a Director of Trade Compliance to lead a global program, align with group requirements, and enhance controls across US and international operations.

The role involves training, policy development, and collaboration with ITCR and senior leaders to ensure robust import/export compliance while driving strategic initiatives and governance improvements.