Associate Director - Head of Global Trade Compliance

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Your role at Clorox:

The Associate Director, Global Trade Compliance will lead the strategic direction and execution of world-class Global Trade Compliance programs across the enterprise. This role focuses on driving compliance excellence, anticipating regulatory changes, and mitigating compliance risks. The AD Global Trade Compliance will collaborate with Supply Chain, Tax, Procurement and Legal, providing strategic guidance on trade compliance-related issues, leading a team of trade compliance professionals to ensure compliance with all applicable customs and trade regulations while maximizing savings for the business.

In this role, you will:

• Provide Compliance Program Leadership by leading and mentoring a team of three trade compliance managers, fostering a strong culture of compliance and operational excellence.
• Develop and deliver training programs on global trade compliance procedures and requirements ensuring awareness and understanding across the organization.
• Establish metrics and reporting mechanisms to measure the effectiveness of the trade compliance programs, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant international trade laws and regulations, including export controls, sanctions, customs regulations, and trade agreements. Develop, implement, and maintain global trade compliance policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with industry best practices. Continuously monitor, interpret, and communicate changes in global trade regulations to relevant stakeholders, assessing their impact on the business and providing mitigating options.
• Identify and assess potential compliance risks related to global trade activities, developing strategies to mitigate these risks. Conduct regular compliance audits, assessments, and self-reviews to ensure adherence to global trade laws, customs regulations and internal policies.
• Oversee the management of import/export licenses, proving guidance to the IOT in Supply Chain to ensure that all necessary licenses and permits are obtained and maintained in compliance with relevant laws. Ensure that all trade documentation, including classifications under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Export Control Classification Number (ECCN), is accurate and compliant.
• Serve as the primary advisor on all global trade compliance matters, providing strategic insights and recommendations. Advise on the compliance implications of business decisions, including new market entries and supply chain strategies, ensuring that the organization remains agile and responsive to geopolitical shifts. Stay ahead of emerging trade compliance trends and challenges, proactively advising the organization on potential impacts and opportunities.
• Identify and implement systems and technologies that enhance operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with global trade regulations. Continuously evaluate and adopt innovative solutions to streamline processes, reduce manual efforts, and improve accuracy in compliance-related activities. Collaborate with IT and other departments to integrate compliance tools and technologies, ensuring seamless operation and data integrity.
• Act as the primary liaison with customs authorities and external consultants on matters related to trade compliance.
• Represent Clorox in trade compliance-related industry forums, conferences, and working groups

What we look for:

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Law, Business, or a related field. A master’s degree or professional certifications is desired.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in global trade compliance, with at least 3-5 years in leadership roles.
• Deep expertise in global trade compliance regulations in the US and Canada, including export controls, sanctions, customs programs including FTAs, customs valuation, duty drawback, FTZs, Value Reconciliation, etc.
• Strong leadership and team development skills (e.g. priority setting, timely decision-making, business acumen and dealing with ambiguity).
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically. Proven experience in developing and executing both short-term and long-term plans to capitalize on opportunities.
• Ability to anticipate regulatory changes and proactively adapt strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.