Elanco · 11 hours ago
Director - Global Trade Compliance
Elanco is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services for animal care. The Director of Global Trade Compliance will lead the company's global trade compliance strategy, ensuring efficient and compliant import and export operations while mitigating trade risks and optimizing duty savings.
ManufacturingPetSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Define and execute Elanco’s global ITCC strategy, aligning trade compliance with business, manufacturing, and supply chain objectives
Lead and oversee global import/export compliance across customs, export controls, sanctions, and free trade agreements
Identify, assess, and mitigate global trade compliance risks through strong governance, internal controls, and audit oversight
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global ITCC team, including resource planning and budget management
Drive process optimization and technology enablement, including global trade management systems and duty savings initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in International Business, Law, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in global trade compliance, including at least 5 years in a leadership role within a multinational organization
Global trade compliance program leadership; customs, export controls, and sanctions expertise
Preferred
Experience designing and leading global trade compliance programs in pharmaceutical, animal health, or regulated manufacturing environments
Deep expertise in HTS & ECCN classification, country of origin, customs valuation, FTAs, and duty optimization strategies
Proven success managing audits, investigations, and regulatory disclosures with government agencies
Strong proficiency with Global Trade Management systems and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, GTS)
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and lead change in complex, global organizations
Benefits
Multiple relocation packages
Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
8-week parental leave
9 Employee Resource Groups
Annual bonus offering
Flexible work arrangements
Up to 6% 401K matching
Company
Elanco
Elanco is an animal health company that manufactures and markets a diverse range of products to promote animal health and well-being.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$252.86MKey Investors
AncoraBill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2023-12-30Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2018-09-19IPO
2017-05-24Grant· $2.86M
Leadership Team
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