Director, Global Trade Compliance

In our 'always on' world, we believe it's essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.

 

CommScope is currently recruiting for a Director of Global Trade Compliance to join our Corporate Legal Team. This is a remote role that allows you to work from anywhere in the US, provided you are open to traveling as needed. 

 

How You'll Help Us Connect the World

In this role, you will lead the company's global trade compliance program, providing strategic direction and execution leadership.  Establish and maintain management systems and subject matter expertise to drive compliance with all applicable laws and regulations relating to global import and export activities and mitigate risks arising from those activities.  You’ll also be responsible for:

 

• Provide strategic direction and execution leadership for global trade compliance and ensure compliance with all import/export laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement a global trade compliance strategy aligned with company goals.
• Manage a global team of trade compliance professionals, focusing on expertise, talent development, and program continuity.
• Create and enforce global trade compliance policies and procedures, including Export Controls, Licensing, Due Diligence, Import Regulations, Sanctions, and more.
• Oversee import/export registrations, permits, and licenses. Ensure accurate import/export filings and maintain quality control.
• Assess and mitigate trade compliance risks through regular evaluations and proposed mitigation activities.
• Conduct compliance reviews and audits, recommending and implementing improvements to close gaps.
• Maintain expertise in global trade laws, pending legislation, and industry trends.
• Develop and lead trade compliance training programs across the organization.
• Analyze compliance metrics and report to senior management on trends and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and manage interactions with trade-related government agencies.

 

Required Qualifications for Consideration:

• A completed bachelor’s degree in related curriculum with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in global trade compliance
• Previous experience leading a team
• Thorough understanding of technology tools, including trade compliance systems and ERP systems, with a proven record of implementing scalable compliance solutions (systems, procedures, and processes).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to anticipate problems and take proactive actions to make the company’s Trade Compliance stronger and more efficient.
• Thorough knowledge of trade and trade compliance issues, including export controls and import regulations, customs valuation, classification methodologies, origin, and licensing determinations. Ability to research complex theories of law in trade compliance to outline possible solutions and practical actions.

 

You’ll Excite Us if you Have

• Experience with the SAP GTC module
• Adaptability to competing demands and shifting priorities with the ability to integrate a wide variety of information to arrive at optimal solutions while addressing all elements of an issue. 

 

Our salary ranges consider a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to benchmarking by independent third-party consultants, skill sets, years of experience, training, education, geography, and other business needs. Depending on experience, the range can be higher for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful