Global Trade & Customs Director: Strategy & Compliance

Vuori; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Savings and Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Wellness & Fitness benefits

Job summary

Vuori is seeking a Director of Customs & Global Trade to design and execute the company’s worldwide trade compliance strategy. You will partner with Sourcing, Logistics, Finance and Legal to reduce landed costs while preserving speed-to-market in a fast-moving apparel environment.

The role requires 12+ years in global trade compliance, strong leadership, and experience with GTM systems; US customs broker certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, Business or equivalent.
• 12+ years of progressive global trade compliance experience.
• 5+ years in leadership roles within multinational organizations.
• Licensed US Customs Broker strongly preferred.
• Experience with apparel classification and origin rules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead global customs and trade compliance program across regions.
• Oversee product classification (HS codes) for apparel and materials.
• Manage valuation, transfer pricing and origin determinations.
• Lead duty savings initiatives and FTZ programs.
• Oversee brokers, audits, and regulatory investigations.

Skills

Global trade compliance

Leadership

ERP GTM systems

Multi-country sourcing

Tariff & valuation knowledge

USMCA and FTAs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Trade / Supply Chain / Business

Licensed US Customs Broker

Tools

SAP GTS

Oracle GTM

Descartes

Job description

Vuori is seeking a Director of Customs & Global Trade to design and execute the company’s worldwide trade compliance strategy. You will partner with Sourcing, Logistics, Finance and Legal to reduce landed costs while preserving speed-to-market in a fast-moving apparel environment.

The role requires 12+ years in global trade compliance, strong leadership, and experience with GTM systems; US customs broker certification is preferred.