Location: United States – Remote

Industry: Advanced Manufacturing / Aerospace & Metals

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a leading global manufacturer serving aerospace and other highly regulated industries. This organization operates multiple U.S. manufacturing facilities and maintains a strong commitment to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

They are seeking an experienced Deputy Director of Global Trade Compliance to support and oversee trade compliance activities across several U.S. manufacturing sites. This is a high-impact, remote leadership role within a complex, multi-plant environment.

Position Overview

The Deputy Director, Global Trade Compliance will report to the senior compliance leader for the division and play a critical role in ensuring adherence to U.S. export and import regulations across multiple facilities.

This individual will serve as a subject matter expert and key resource for plant-level trade compliance personnel, providing guidance on complex import/export transactions, licensing requirements, classifications, and regulatory interpretation.

The role requires deep experience with ITAR, EAR, Customs regulations, and the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system.

Key Responsibilities:

Support multiple U.S. manufacturing plants to ensure full compliance across import and export operations
Serve as a trusted advisor to site-level trade compliance staff on complex transactions and classifications
Prepare and submit export license applications through DECCS and SNAP-R in accordance with ITAR and EAR requirements
Evaluate export transactions to determine licensing and authorization requirements
Potentially serve as an Empowered Official with authority to make export compliance determinations
Conduct and support internal trade compliance audits across facilities
Drive corrective actions and partner with plant leadership to resolve non-compliance findings
Oversee EEI filings within ACE and run compliance reports to monitor activity
Support development and maintenance of standardized trade compliance procedures and best practices
Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely updates to internal processes
Partner with senior compliance leadership on strategic initiatives and cross-division projects

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
7+ years of trade compliance experience within a manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of ITAR, EAR, Customs regulations, and OFAC
Hands-on experience with ACE (EEI filings and reporting)
Direct experience preparing export license applications in DECCS and SNAP-R
Experience supporting multiple manufacturing locations
Experience serving as (or eligible to serve as) an Empowered Official
Background in internal audits, compliance investigations, and corrective action management
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex regulations to cross-functional stakeholders
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
Preferred Experience
Experience overseeing trade compliance across multiple plants or business units
Exposure to global trade compliance programs and multinational operations

Travel Required

This is a confidential search. If you are a trade compliance leader with experience in regulated manufacturing environments and are interested in learning more, please reach out directly.

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