🚀 Director, Global Trade Compliance

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At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we’re looking for a Director of Global Trade Compliance to join our team and provide strategic leadership across our global import and export operations. This role will design, implement, and manage a comprehensive compliance framework that aligns with international trade regulations, company policies, and business objectives. By ensuring compliance and minimizing risk, this leader will help GE Appliances maintain credibility with global authorities, enable operational continuity, and strengthen our ability to compete worldwide.

Position

Director, Global Trade Compliance

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain an import compliance system that supports the business across all functions and adapts to changing global regulations.
• Lead import compliance strategy in alignment with U.S. Customs and international trade authorities.
• Review supply chain plans and changes to mitigate risks related to regulations and tariffs.
• Drive cross-functional projects and influence teams to achieve compliance and business outcomes.
• Develop and implement trade compliance policies and procedures.
• Oversee classification, country of origin, valuation, and other customs processes.
• Manage audits and assessments, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.
• Provide guidance and training to stakeholders across the business.
• Stay current on global trade regulation changes and communicate impacts to leadership.
• Collaborate with brokers, regulators, and service providers to maintain compliance and optimize processes.
• Brief the Executive Leadership Team on trade compliance risks, opportunities, and performance.
• Represent GE Appliances with U.S. Customs, global authorities, and trade associations.
• Continuously improve compliance processes to support company strategy.
• Mentor and develop team members while building and retaining key talent.
• Establish priorities, timelines, and accountability for the compliance team and cross-functional partners.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 10+ years of experience, including at least 7 years in trade compliance with specialization in import compliance.
• 5+ years of experience leading people.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, import/export regulations, and compliance standards relevant to manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with regulatory agreements, filings, and documentation such as USMCA and tariffs.
• Experience managing multi-country customs programs.
• Expertise in customs laws, tariff classification, valuation, origin determination, and FTZ programs.
• Proven leadership experience managing direct reports and influencing across functions.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. regulations (CBP, EAR, UFLPA) and trade programs such as USMCA.
• Experience with customs audits and inquiries.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business, law, or a related field.
• Licensed Customs Broker (U.S.).
• Certifications such as CUSECO or CTCS.
• Experience with SAP, GTS, Oracle GTM, or other trade management systems.
• Demonstrated cost-saving initiatives such as duty drawback, tariff engineering, or automation.
• Experience advising leadership on global trade strategy and regulatory risk.
• Involvement in government affairs or external customs committees.

Join us and bring your expertise to a team that values compliance as a driver of global growth and operational success. At GE Appliances, your leadership will make a worldwide impact.

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