Owens Corning · 2 weeks ago
Global Trade Operations Leader
Toledo, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expOwens Corning is seeking a Global Trade Operations Leader to join their team, a role focused on overseeing North American Trade Operations and Global Sanctions Programs. This position requires strategic leadership, innovation, and collaboration across various functions to align trade strategy with business goals while managing compliance and operational excellence.
Building MaterialConstructionManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Sarah Lynn Nadolny
Responsibilities
Own and execute the operational trade strategy for North America, including import/export controls, broker management, and service provider oversight
Lead the development and implementation of effective controls for high-impact processes, ensuring alignment with internal control frameworks
Coordinate global and regional trade compliance risk assessments and implement mitigation plans in collaboration with the Director of Global Trade and Trade Data & Risk Management teams
Manage export licensing, jurisdictional determinations, and technology control plans
Oversee the Global Sanctions program, including service provider compliance and escalation procedures
Manage and escalate issues related to global sanctions, restricted party screening, and anti-boycott regulations
Lead escalation protocols for significant compliance violations or government inquiries
Build strategic partnerships across key functions including Sourcing, Planning, Sales, Customer Service, Warehouse, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, Tax, Accounting, Sustainability, EH&S, and Legal
Develop strong relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and trade advisory partners; co-lead quarterly performance reviews and implement broker scorecards and KPIs
Engage proactively with regulatory enforcement agencies and coordinate company responses to audits or other significant customs-related actions
Ensure compliance with U.S. CBP, CBSA, BIS, and other relevant authorities across North America
Manage and escalate issues related to global sanctions, restricted party screening, and anti-boycott regulations in coordination with Legal
Supervise company participation in supply chain security programs (e.g., AEO) and ensure audit readiness through robust documentation and recordkeeping
Lead internal audits and assessments to evaluate control effectiveness and regulatory adherence
Develop and execute training strategies for the Operations Team, ensuring alignment with Licensed Customs Broker continuing education requirements
Create tailored training programs for cross-functional partners to promote understanding of trade processes and regulatory drivers
Educate and consult business leaders on trade topics to support global commercial strategy development
Develop trade metrics and dashboards to monitor performance and drive accountability
Partner with IT and data teams to implement tools that support automation, visibility, and compliance efficiency
Leverage trade data analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement
Inspire and lead a high-performing team of trade operations professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, curiosity, and continuous learning
Establish clear performance and development objectives that align with company goals and growth initiatives, and provide regular coaching and feedback to support individual and team success
Drive talent development and retention by creating energy and enthusiasm around professional growth, leveraging resources to build leadership and functional capabilities
Promote cross-functional collaboration and teamwork, engaging internal and external stakeholders to maximize performance and shared accountability
Enhance trade compliance expertise through active engagement in training, seminars, industry groups, and knowledge-sharing across the Center of Excellence (COE) team
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree, advanced degree (i.e. MBA) or other significant industry experience such as U.S. Customs Broker License required
At least 10 years relevant experience in logistics, trade compliance or a related field
Experience working in a multinational company with cross-functional collaboration that relies heavily on relationship building to succeed
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex trade data and identify actionable insights
Deep knowledge of U.S. Canada and Mexico trade regulations, with experience navigating import/export controls and compliance frameworks
Technologically proficient; comfortable working with trade systems, analytics platforms, and automation tools
Proven ability to lead through influence and build strong cross-functional partnerships across global teams
Thoughtful communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement skills, capable of inspiring collaboration and alignment
Demonstrated success in developing high-performing teams and fostering a culture of innovation, curiosity, and continuous learning
High integrity and commitment to ethical compliance, with a strong sense of accountability and ownership
Creative problem solver with a passion for simplifying complex processes and driving scalable solutions
Strong critical thinking and thought leadership capabilities, with a strategic mindset and outside-in perspective
Action-oriented leader who drives results through experimentation, reflection, and continuous improvement
Passion for working in diverse, global environments and navigating cross-border trade challenges
Commitment to ongoing professional development through training, industry engagement, and knowledge sharing
Preferred
Foreign language proficiency is a plus
Company
Owens Corning
Owens Corning maintains an unconditional commitment to safety. In its quest for an injury-free workplace.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-11-01IPO
Leadership Team
Brian Chambers
Chief Executive Officer
Todd Fister
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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