INVISTA - Houston, TX
posted about 1 month ago
Full-time - Senior
Houston, TX
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
About the position
As INVISTA's International Trade Compliance Director, you will be responsible for enhancing the company's trade compliance capabilities through strategic initiatives and effective oversight. This role involves ensuring compliance with import and export regulations, managing trade compliance activities across various business sectors, and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize trade processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with a strategic mindset.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain trade compliance procedures and controls in alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Manage and monitor the performance of customs brokers and other trade service providers.
- Provide guidance and training to business units on trade compliance matters, including classification, valuation, origin, documentation, licensing, and reporting.
- Conduct periodic audits and assessments of trade compliance activities and records, implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Identify and execute cost savings and duty avoidance opportunities, such as free trade agreements, duty drawback, bonded warehouses, and foreign trade zones.
- Stay abreast of changes in trade regulations and communicate their impact to the business.
- Build and manage governmental relationships related to INVISTA's global businesses.
- Resolve trade compliance questions and manage statutory audits.
- Lead and support trade compliance projects and initiatives, including system enhancements and process improvements.
- Create and execute strategic initiatives to drive growth and success.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in trade compliance.
- US Customs Broker license.
- Strong knowledge of US and international trade regulations, programs, and procedures.
- Experience in product HTS and Dual Use Control classifications.
- Knowledge of export control regulations including ITAR, EAR, and other international export control regimes.
- Proficient in trade management tools and software, such as SAP and SAP's Global Trade Management System (GTS) or similar.
- Ability to travel approximately 15% of the time internationally.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in trade compliance within a manufacturing or chemicals industry.
- Strategic/global trade compliance project management experience.
- Experience in implementing international trade strategies globally.
Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
