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INVISTA

International Trade Compliance Director

INVISTA, Chicago, IL, United States

Your Job

As INVISTA's International Trade Compliance Director, you will grow our International Trade Compliance Capability through strategic initiatives and effective program oversight. You will enable effective application of Koch's risk philosophy while responsible for overseeing and managing the trade compliance activities of our upstream intermediate, polymer and polypropylene businesses. You will ensure that our products and services comply with all applicable import and export regulations, as well as trade agreements and programs. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize our trade processes and strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset as well as excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

This role may sit out of our offices in Wichita (KS), Chicago (IL), Houston (TX), or Atlanta (GA) areas.

What You Will Do

  1. Develop, implement, and maintain trade compliance procedures, and controls in alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements
  2. Manage and monitor the performance of customs brokers and other trade service providers
  3. Provide guidance and training to business units on trade compliance matters, such as classification, valuation, origin, documentation, licensing, and reporting
  4. Conduct periodic audits and assessments of trade compliance activities and records, and implement corrective actions as needed
  5. Identify and execute cost savings and duty avoidance opportunities, such as free trade agreements, duty drawback, bonded warehouses, and foreign trade zones
  6. Stay abreast of changes and developments in trade regulations and best practices, and communicate the impact and implications to the business
  7. Build and manage governmental relationships related to Invista's global businesses
  8. Resolve any trade compliance questions and manage statutory audits
  9. Lead and support trade compliance projects and initiatives, such as system enhancements, process improvements, and risk optimization
  10. Create and execute strategic initiatives, and resolve complex problems to drive growth and success

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

  1. 8+ years of experience in trade compliance
  2. US Customs Broker license
  3. Strong knowledge of US and international trade regulations, programs, and procedures
  4. Experience in product HTS and Dual Use Control classifications
  5. Knowledge and experience in export control regulations including ITAR, EAR, and other international export control regimes
  6. Proficient in trade management tools and software, such as SAP and SAP's Global Trade Management System (GTS) or similar
  7. Ability to travel approximately 15% of the time internationally
  8. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead

  1. Experience in trade compliance within a manufacturing or chemicals industry
  2. Strategic/global, trade compliance project management experience
  3. Experience in implementing international trade strategies globally

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