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Crate and Barrel · 1 day ago

Director, Global Trade Compliance

Northbrook, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Crate and Barrel is seeking a Director of Global Trade Compliance to provide strategic leadership for their global customs and trade compliance program. This role involves setting and executing compliance strategies, leading a team of professionals, and ensuring adherence to international trade laws and regulations.

Retail

Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive global trade & compliance policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with industry best practices

Oversee Crate & Barrel’s Trade Compliance Manual

Manage custom brokers' performance and ensure that all trade documentation, including classifications under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) are accurate and complete

Establish and lead internal post-entry and post-export audit procedures

Measure performance and effectiveness of Trade Compliance Program with routine metrics and KPI’s. Establish a normal review process that identifies opportunities and gaps with Leadership

Continuously monitor, interpret, and communicate changes in global trade regulations to internal stakeholders. Advise on the trade compliance implications of business decisions providing strategic insights and recommendations

Collaborate with technology and other departments to integrate tools and technologies while maintaining seamless business operations

Identify innovative solutions to streamline processes, improve accuracy, and reduce manual efforts while ensuring data integrity

Conduct trade compliance audits, risk assessments, and self reviews. Develop a robust report out process identifying gaps and action plans for mitigation

Deliver tailored training to ensure organizational understanding of policies, procedures and regulatory requirements for customs and trade compliance

Oversee company’s C-TPAT Security and Trade Compliance Program; ensuring necessary compliance framework and effective internal controls are in place to maintain certifications. Deliver Annual C-TPAT Certification Security Profile and Annual Trade Compliance Notification Letter to CBP

Oversee all drawback programs (US Duty Drawback and USMCA)

Lead a team of trade compliance professionals, supporting professional development and program continuity

Qualification

Global Trade ComplianceC-TPATHTS ClassificationDuty DrawbackTrade Compliance AuditsCompliance Program ManagementGlobal Trade SolutionsAnalytical SkillsRecord ManagementRisk MitigationEnglish Language SkillsTeam Management