Global Director, Trade Compliance

Global Director, Trade Compliance

This highly visible and rewarding position is the leader of the Global Trade Compliance team. This individual will manage critical components of international trade, aligning Global Trade Compliance with the company's business strategies. The Global Director, Trade Compliance is responsible to ensure that Momentive Technologies is in compliance with the import and export laws of the countries where we do business. Compliance with trade regulations will be achieved through a centralized framework including classification, certification, and verification of import / export activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and drive international trade compliance strategy and manage the Global Trade Compliance team
• Demonstrate critical judgement in prioritizing Global Trade Compliance regional activities to ensure global alignment
• Provide guidance to internal operations regarding export and import compliance requirements
• Establish workflow / process improvements to optimize related global trade management activities
• Identify the impact of proposed regulatory changes regulations, as well as trade-related initiatives
• Point of contact for export and import related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with all applicable trade controls and requirements
• Work with Customs Brokers to expedite clearance of goods; provide documented feedback to brokers on operational / compliance-related matters; and conduct post-entry / post-shipment audit of import / export shipments
• Support external and internal (e.g. Customs and Border Patrol, Bureau of Industry and Security, Momentive Technologies) compliance audits and assessments and implementing any required / necessary corrective actions
• Develop and deliver a training schedule and program that includes, but is not limited to, business partner due diligence screening, export controls, technology control plans, risk identification, and escalation. Conduct annual awareness and ad hoc tailored trainings, as required, to include new employees, engineering, logistics, sales, procurement, HR, and other key internal stakeholders at all global locations
• Work closely with the business to conduct and document export control classification of items (i.e., material, parts, technology, software, equipment)
• Assigning and verifying HS codes, developing and maintaining a certified database, applying for and controlling the existing binding classification rulings
• Performing customer due diligence and managing various kinds of export compliance issues, such as export license determinations; license applications and approvals; management (incl. administration and maintenance) of the companies' denied party screening software; ensuring proper end-user documentation is obtained, verified and stored
• Draft and submit export license applications in DECCS and SNAP-R, and work with the business to manage export licenses, agreements, or other authorizations as may be required
• Conduct periodic internal and external compliance assessments to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and compliance of all activities and transactions with the appropriate import / export laws and recordkeeping; coordinate with the Global Director, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs on issues, opportunities, recommended solutions and cost savings
• Develop and manage a duty drawback program that identifies both current and future opportunities to reclaim duty paid on imported articles
• Manage Free Trade Agreement qualification programs, including compliance and audits. Understand how to qualify items according to country-specific origin criteria and tariff codes for issuing certificates of origin to Customers
• Quantify cost savings opportunities for participation in preferential trade programs; provide oversight of implementation of programs
• Identify and escalate trade compliance gaps and potential reportable incidents to the Global Director, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs, mitigating compliance risks for company-wide visibility
• Develop and implement an Incoterms policy in line with the company's preferred Incoterms
• Partner with Logistics Leader in global supplier selection (marine, customs brokerage and freight forwarders), contract negotiation and implementation through strategic sourcing process
• Establish broker KPIs, reporting, auditing and cadence
• Driving continuous improvement, best practices, and standardization through the understanding of global trade regulations
• Ensure reporting of key trade compliance matters to the Global Director, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs, as appropriate
• Other activities as may be assigned by the Sr. VP, General Counsel in support of Trade Compliance activities

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Key Relationships

Travel Requirements

Working Conditions

Our Global Director, Trade Compliance will earn variable compensation including a base salary and bonus. Base salary range takes into consideration experience, education, and training. Not to mention all the amazing benefits available for employee selection as well.

Joining the Momentive team includes :

Momentive Technologies is not just shaping materials; we're shaping the future. As a leader in the fused quartz, ceramics, and crucibles industry, we pride ourselves on innovation, precision, and excellence. When you join us, you'll be part of a dynamic team that's driving advancements in technology, research, and applications across various sectors.

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