Director Global Trade Compliance

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What we offer: 

• Competitive salary and bonus plan

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time 

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care 

• On the job/cross training opportunities 

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment 

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy 

What will you do:

The Global Trade Compliance Senior Director will be an outstanding professional with sound intellectual ability and demonstrable experience in managing compliance resources across multiple businesses and jurisdictions. The Global Trade Compliance Senior Director should not only be a first-rate specialist but also possess commercial savvy, appetite, and personality to become proactively involved in a wide range of business issues. The successful candidate will be a highly proficient professional who can inspire change across a geographically diverse team and further develop and upskill the team. The Global Trade Compliance Senior Director will be an authority in leading compliance resources across multiple jurisdictions. An ideal candidate will be a team builder, executor, collaborator, and an agent of change.

How you will do it:

• Develop and lead, with the global team, the global Strategy for Trade Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and guidelines to safeguard compliance with applicable Global Trade Compliance regulations

• Develop performance KPIs and measurement processes

• Manage global Centers of Excellence for Classification, FTA Qualification, Export Documentation, as well as supply chain security, export control and sanctions compliance in a dynamic environment.

• Participate in and support strategic projects (including M&A transactions) with relevant compliance input, evaluation, and investigation (due diligence).

• Develop and implement automated process tools where applicable, to ensure consistency and compliance.

• Ensure brokerage partners have standardized operating procedures and provide outstanding service at competitive prices

• Develop, nurture, and enable a successful global compliance team with a diverse membership. Mentor and develop the team to transform the compliance function of JCI as an outstanding organization.

What we look for:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (international trade, law, tax, business economics), Licensed Customs Broker, CUSECO or CES certifications, or commensurate experience

• Experience working with export licenses

• Understanding of supply chain security certifications, such as OEA and CTPAT

• Understanding of export controls, especially as they apply to China and Russia

• Able to lead and develop a multi-cultural team in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Master’s degree (international trade, law, tax, business economics), Licensed Customs Broker or CCS certification, CUSECO or CES certifications, or commensurate experience

• Preparation and successful submission of ITAR and EAR export license requests

• 10 years of experience in a multinational environment (global manufacturing company, big 4 consultancy firm, law firm, government, etc.)

• Capable of establishing and maintaining a network both within as well as outside JCI

NOTE: This is a virtual/remote position considering candidates who reside within the United States.

 HIRING SALARY RANGE: $158,000 - $237,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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