VP Trade Compliance

Trade Compliance Recruiting Solutions; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Trade Compliance Recruiting Solutions invites a senior leader to serve as Vice President of Trade Compliance near Boston, overseeing high-volume import compliance operations and regulatory governance. The role drives adherence to U.S.

and international trade rules, and optimizes cross-border logistics in a fast-paced retail environment. The position demands 10+ years in trade compliance, strong leadership, and the ability to manage audit programs and external counsel relationships.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of trade compliance experience.
• In depth knowledge of all aspects of import compliance; HTS, COO, Valuations, FTA, PGAs, etc.
• Licensed US Customs Broker (LCB) preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree required

Responsibilities

• Oversee governance of compliance controls, policies, and procedures across a rapidly changing retail product and regulatory environment
• Ensure adherence to U.S. and global trade regulations
• Lead risk management strategies to identify, assess, and manage regulatory risk
• Embed trade compliance into cross-border logistics and supply chain workflows through internal and external partnerships
• Serve as the primary authority engaging with government import agencies, regulatory authorities, and external counsel
• Apply best-in-class trade compliance processes and global trade systems across the organization
• Build, lead, and coach high-performing trade compliance teams

Skills

Executive leadership

Trade compliance

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

LCB preferred

Job description

Vice President of Trade Compliance TCRS4753

HIGH-LEVEL OVERVIEW

The Vice President of Trade Compliance is a hands-on leader overseeing the high-volume import compliance operations. The VP is responsible for governance to international trade laws and regulations, adherence to government programs, mitigating regulatory risk, and optimizing cross-

This is a hybrid position based near Boston, MA. Full relocation assistance is available.

EXPECTATIONS

• Oversee governance of compliance controls, policies, and procedures across a rapidly changing retail product and regulatory environment
• Ensure adherence to U.S. and global trade regulations
• Lead risk management strategies to identify, assess, and manage regulatory risk
• Embed trade compliance into cross-border logistics and supply chain workflows through internal and external partnerships
• Serve as the primary authority engaging with government import agencies, regulatory authorities, and external counsel
• Apply best-in-class trade compliance processes and global trade systems across the organization
• Build, lead, and coach high-performing trade compliance teams

ESSENTIALS

• 10+ years of trade compliance experience
• In depth knowledge of all aspects of import compliance; HTS, COO, Valuations, FTA, PGAs, etc.
• Licensed US Customs Broker (LCB) preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Strong executive leadership skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Passion to grow a best-in‑class import compliance program
• Experience ensuring trade compliance and audit program meets reasonable care standards