Senior Director, Global Trade Compliance

Moog Inc; East Aurora (NY); Hybrid; USD 245,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) matching and ESPP

Flexible PTO and parental leave

Comprehensive health, dental, vision

Job summary

Moog is seeking a Senior Director of Global Trade Compliance to lead enterprise-wide compliance strategy and governance. The role oversees a global team, sets policy, and partners with legal, supply chain, and business units to manage regulatory risk.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in trade compliance, strong knowledge of EAR/ITAR, and experience with trade automation initiatives. Remote or hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degree or JD highly desirable.
• 10+ years of trade compliance experience in industrial/manufacturing sectors.
• Strong expertise in U.S. and international trade regulations.
• Proven ability to develop and apply effective trade compliance solutions.
• Experience managing global teams and complex programs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Experience with regulatory agencies.
• JD or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the global trade compliance vision, strategy, and operating model.
• Establish governance for consistent implementation across regions and units.
• Set global policies for imports, exports, sanctions, customs, and security.
• Collaborate with legal, supply chain, and business teams to mitigate risk.
• Lead a global team of 35+ professionals across Moog locations.
• Design and implement automation and trade-focused tools.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Regulatory engagement

Global team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Advanced degree or JD desirable

JD or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title: Senior Director, Global Trade Compliance

Reporting To: SVP, General Counsel

Work Schedule: Fully Remote or Hybrid if Local – Buffalo, NY

Moog is hiring for a Senior Director of Global Trade Compliance in East Aurora, NY!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degree or JD highly desirable.
• Over ten (10) years of trade compliance experience, ideally within industrial or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong subject matter expertise regarding U.S. and international trade regulations
• Proven ability to develop and apply creative, effective and efficient trade compliance solutions
• Proven experience managing global teams and complex compliance programs
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills
• Experience working effectively with regulatory agencies
• JD or advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Enterprise Trade Compliance Strategy & Governance

Develop and own the global trade compliance vision, strategy, and operating model aligned to corporate risk tolerance and growth plans. Establish a governance structure that ensures consistent implementation across all regions, business units, and supply chains. Set global policies and minimum standards for imports, exports, sanctions, customs, and supply chain security. Collaborate with legal, supply chain, and business teams to support business goals and strategies, addressing compliance risk in ways that create competitive advantage Serve as the primary point of contact for government agencies and external auditors and manage relationships with key regulators Lead a global trade compliance team of 35+ professionals located at domestic and international Moog locations Design and implement programs focused on automation and introduce and implement trade-focused tools and systems to enhance efficiencies of trade processes and proper integration with the business.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations including: Export Administration Regulations (EAR) International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Customs regulations (CBP, EU Customs Code, etc.) Global sanctions and embargoes Anti‑boycott regulations Lead the trade enterprise risk assessment program, identifying emerging regulatory risks and proactively mitigating them. Oversee classification, valuation, origin determination, and licensing processes. Lead internal trade audits, risk assessments, and corrective actions Oversee licensing, classification, and denied party screening processes Monitor regulatory changes and ensure proactive compliance.

Global Oversight of Trade Compliance Operations

Ensure end‑to‑end compliance in global operations (imports, exports, broker activity, logistics partners). Oversee screening programs (denied parties, restricted countries, end‑use/end‑user). Ensure robust controls, monitoring, recordkeeping, and audit processes. Drive adoption of trade automation and compliance technology platforms.

Regulatory Engagement & External Advocacy

Serve as the senior corporate representative to: Customs authorities Export control agencies Trade policy and regulatory bodies Shape and influence global trade policy changes that impact the business. Manage escalated government inquiries, audits, and enforcement actions.

Strategic Business Partnership

Advise executive leadership, supply chain, sales, and product teams on trade compliance implications of strategic decisions, including: Market entry/exit M&A due diligence and integration New product introductions Strategic sourcing and manufacturing shifts Enable business growth while protecting the organization from regulatory and operational risk.

Trade Compliance Program Development & Continuous Improvement

Maintain a global trade compliance program aligned to industry standards (e.g., WCO SAFE, CTPAT, AEO), ensuring, among other things, comprehensive training for those functions where trade compliance is key to business execution Lead enterprise initiatives on trade efficiencies, such as duty savings, tariff engineering, and free trade agreement utilization. Implement continuous improvement through analytics, KPIs, and maturity assessments.

Organizational Leadership & Capability Building

Lead a global organization of trade compliance professionals. Define competency models, training programs, and talent development strategies. Create a culture of compliance, accountability, and high ethical standards across the enterprise.

Crisis Management & Incident Response

Oversee response to trade compliance incidents, voluntary disclosures, and enforcement cases. Ensure structured root‑cause analysis and enterprise-level corrective actions. Communicate significant risks to the Board or Executive Committee when appropriate.

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $245,000.00–$325,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.