International Trade Compliance Director

INVISTA - Wichita, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Wichita, KS

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

As INVISTA's International Trade Compliance Director, you will be responsible for enhancing the company's International 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 a strategic mindset along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

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, such as classification, valuation, origin, documentation, licensing, and reporting
• Conduct periodic audits and assessments of trade compliance activities and records, and implement 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 and developments in trade regulations and best practices, and communicate the impact and implications to the business
• Build and manage governmental relationships related to Invista's global businesses
• Resolve any trade compliance questions and manage statutory audits
• Lead and support trade compliance projects and initiatives, such as system enhancements, process improvements, and risk optimization
• Create and execute strategic initiatives, and resolve complex problems 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 and experience in 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

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• ADD
• Disability
• Retirement
• Paid vacation/time off
• Educational assistance
• Infertility assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance