Giro Sport Design · 1 month ago
Director, International Trade Compliance
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expGiro Sport Design is seeking a Director of International Trade Compliance to lead their global import and export compliance programs. This role involves ensuring adherence to international trade laws and regulations, developing compliance frameworks, and collaborating across departments to mitigate regulatory risks.
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Responsibilities
Oversee export compliance strategies aligned with U.S. and international regulations
Manage export licensing activities, including DSP-5 licenses, Commerce licenses, and Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs)
Conduct product classification and jurisdictional analysis under ITAR and EAR
Manage export authorizations via DECCS and SNAP-R
Monitor and apply ITAR exemptions and EAR exceptions appropriately
Educate internal stakeholders on export control laws through training and outreach
Oversee import compliance programs to ensure accurate and timely customs declarations and documentation, including tariff classification, valuation, country of origin determinations, and Free Trade Agreement (FTA) qualification reviews
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) compliance and operations, supporting key CBP programs such as CTPAT, Importer Self-Assessment (ISA), Duty Drawback, and Reconciliation
Liaise with customs brokers and government agencies to resolve compliance issues
Lead a team of trade compliance professionals and provide strategic direction
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes related to international trade, U.S. Customs, and Congressional actions; provide strategic guidance to ensure company compliance and adaptability
Represent the company in regulatory matters and industry associations
Collaborate with legal, logistics, procurement, and finance teams to ensure integrated compliance
Review and maintain trade compliance tools and systems
Conduct internal audits and assessments of import/export activities and implement procedures to mitigate risk
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in International Business, Law, Logistics, or a related field
Licensed Customs Broker (LCB)
Minimum of 10 years of experience in global trade compliance, including import/export operations
In-depth knowledge of ITAR, EAR, U.S. Customs import regulations, and international trade laws
Experience with government systems such as DECCS and SNAP-R
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with advanced skills in data analysis and reporting
Experienced in extracting and interpreting reports from ERP systems and the ACE Portal to support operational and compliance needs
Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to travel internationally as needed
Preferred
Master's degree in International Business, Law, Logistics, or a related field
Benefits
Medical and dental
Vision
Disability and life insurance
401K
PTO
Paid holidays
Gear discounts
Company
Giro Sport Design
Giro was founded more than 30 years ago by Jim Gentes, a man with an obsession for design and answering unmet needs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase