Trade Compliance Director

ITAC Solutions; Albertville (AL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual short-term incentive bonus

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Education assistance

Job summary

A global trade compliance firm is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee its compliance program, ensuring seamless goods flow while mitigating regulatory risks. This pivotal role involves managing trade compliance strategies across various imports and exports, overseeing audits, and guiding regulatory training. Ideal candidates should be licensed U.S. Customs Brokers with a strong educational background and hands-on expertise in significant trade regulations. A comprehensive compensation package is offered, including a competitive base salary and annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• Licensed U.S. Customs Broker.
• Expertise with USDA, BIS, OFAC, and EU trade regulations.
• Leadership in forced-labor compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead global trade compliance strategy and governance.
• Serve as primary contact for regulatory audits.
• Manage partnerships with supply chain, finance, IT, and legal teams.

Skills

Leadership

Trade compliance expertise

Regulatory knowledge (USDA, BIS, OFAC)

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Trade compliance systems

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a dynamic leader to shape and direct a global trade compliance program that spans multiple continents. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role at the intersection of international law, logistics, and business strategy—ensuring goods and technology flow seamlessly while protecting the organization against regulatory risks. Your impact will be felt worldwide as you safeguard operations, accelerate growth, and influence decision-making at the highest levels.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance provided for the right candidate
• Annual short-term incentive bonus (typically pays out as expected)
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts and HSA with company contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays, and PTO
• Education assistance and professional development programs
• Employee recognition and support resources, including EAP

Compensation

Compensation: $160,000 – $210,000 base salary DOE + 25% annual short-term incentive bonus

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead global trade compliance strategy and governance across imports, exports, sanctions, and forced-labor risk
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory audits, inquiries, and disclosures
• Build and maintain compliance systems, policies, and controls
• Oversee classification, licensing, and reporting for U.S. and foreign regimes
• Guide risk-based training and organizational change management
• Manage cross-functional partnerships with supply chain, finance, IT, and legal teams
• Mentor and develop a team of trade compliance professionals

What You’ll Need to Be Considered

• Licensed U.S. Customs Broker
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Hands-on expertise with USDA, BIS, OFAC, and EU trade regulators
• Demonstrated leadership in forced-labor compliance programs (UFLPA evidence packages, supplier mapping, detention management)
• Proven ability to build trade controls governance infrastructure