Sr. Global Trade Controls Lead IV

Location: Remote – Must work PST hours; occasional onsite in San Jose, CA

Contract Duration: 5-month assignment, strong potential to extend or convert based on performance and budget

Pay Rate: $65-67/hour

Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week (standard PST hours, occasional OT)

Our client, a leading global technology company, is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Sr. Global Trade Controls Lead IV to join their Global Trade Operations team. This role plays a key part in ensuring worldwide trade compliance and operational efficiency.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level trade compliance expert to drive strategic initiatives, develop industry-leading trade governance processes, and collaborate across a global network of internal and external partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee U.S. and international customs and trade operations to ensure compliance with import/export regulations.
Partner with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to implement strategies for compliant and efficient global movement of goods and services.
Design and deploy a comprehensive customs brokerage, freight forwarding, and logistics partner program.
Act as the subject matter expert on global trade regulations, including interactions with government agencies (e.g., CBP, BIS, OFAC, DDTC).
Lead compliance initiatives related to trade remedies, duty-saving programs (e.g., FTAs, FTZs, duty drawback), and assess regulatory changes.
Develop and deliver trade compliance training, communication strategies, and standard operating procedures.
Collaborate with legal, product, and operational teams to align processes with regulatory requirements.
Lead and manage teams while monitoring KPIs to drive performance improvements and ensure compliance.
Classify products using Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Schedule B, and Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN).
Use data analytics and automation to enhance compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across trade operations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

10+ years of relevant experience in global trade compliance, customs, and regulatory operations.
Deep understanding of U.S. and international trade laws, including incoterms, classification, valuation, country of origin, export licensing, and sanctions.
Active U.S. Customs Broker License required.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
Proven leadership and project management experience.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Familiarity with Global Trade Management (GTM) systems is a plus.
Ability to work effectively with remote teams while supporting PST time zone hours.
Comfortable with occasional onsite presence in San Jose, CA.

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