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MillerKnoll · 2 days ago

Director, Global Trade Compliance

Holland, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

MillerKnoll is committed to design for the good of humankind, striving to create a sustainable and equitable future. The Director of Global Trade Compliance will develop and execute a compliance strategy covering import/export controls and customs, while managing a team and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure adherence to laws governing cross-border transactions.

Design

Responsibilities

Develop and drive the company’s global trade compliance strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives while proactively identifying emerging regulatory risks and opportunities; build enterprise-wide awareness through targeted training, clear guidance, and cross-functional engagement to embed compliance into daily business operations

Ensure compliance with U.S. and international regulations including ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and HTS

Lead internal audits, risk assessments, and investigations into potential violations

Manage licensing, classification, and jurisdiction determinations

Partner with Legal, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to embed compliance into business processes

Maintain trade compliance databases and ensure data integrity across systems

Monitor regulatory changes and update internal policies accordingly

Manage Free Trade Agreement (FTA) documentation and audits

Support Free Trade Agreement documentation and supplier solicitations

Manage and lead the Trade Compliance team

Oversee HTS, COO, and any PGA classifications needed for import or export to/from North America

Develop enterprise-wide tariff mitigation strategies

Conduct import data reviews and ensure data integrity

Deliver compliance training to internal and external stakeholders

Evaluate and implement changes based on new government regulations

Lead cross-functional teams to resolve compliance gaps

Partner with sourcing and product development to ensure GSA and tariff compliance

Maintain corporate trade compliance policies and procedures

Support internal, external, and government audits

Collaborate and set policy with third-party logistics and customs providers

Drive process improvements and cost reductions

Qualification

Global trade compliance strategyTrade compliance programsCustoms Broker LicenseU.S.International regulationsCustoms procedures expertiseLeadershipTeam managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsOrganizational skillsWork collaboratively