Director Foreign Trade
Bosch•5h ago
United StatesOnsiteFull-timeDirector Level10+ yrs exp
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- The Director of Foreign Trade is responsible for leading the organization's global trade compliance and customs strategy, ensuring adherence to import/export regulations while optimizing duty costs and enabling efficient international supply chain operations. This role provides strategic direction for trade programs, free trade agreement utilization, customs compliance, duty optimization, trade technology platforms
- cross-border operational excellence. The Director serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, finance
- legal teams, balancing compliance obligations with business objectives and growth initiatives. The position leads a team of foreign trade professionals and manages relationships with customs authorities, brokers, trade consultants
- external service providers.
- Strategic Leadership Develop and execute the organization's foreign trade and customs strategy. Align trade compliance programs with corporate growth, sourcing, manufacturing
- logistics objectives. Advise executive leadership on trade risks, tariffs, geopolitical developments
- international regulatory changes. Lead trade-related initiatives supporting localization, nearshoring, global sourcing
- supply chain transformation. Trade Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with all import, export, customs, sanctions
- trade regulations. Establish and maintain policies, procedures
- internal controls governing international trade activities. Oversee import/export classification, valuation, country of origin determinations
- customs documentation. Direct internal and external compliance audits and implement corrective actions when required. Customs & Duty Optimization Lead programs to minimize trade costs while maintaining full regulatory compliance. Maximize utilization of: Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) Bonded Warehouses Drawback Programs Duty Suspension Programs IMMEX/Maquiladora Programs Other trade incentive programs Identify opportunities for duty savings and tariff mitigation strategies. Operational Oversight Oversee import and export operations across multiple business units and legal entities. Ensure efficient management of customs brokers, freight forwarders
- trade service providers. Drive process standardization and operational excellence in cross-border transactions. Monitor KPIs related to compliance, customs clearance performance, duty savings
- operational efficiency. Risk Management Assess emerging trade risks resulting from regulatory changes, tariff actions, sanctions
- supply chain disruptions. Develop mitigation plans to address customs exposure and compliance vulnerabilities. Support investigations, disclosures
- interactions with customs authorities when necessary. Ensure effective business continuity planning for global trade activities. Technology & Digital Transformation Lead implementation and optimization of trade management systems and customs technologies. Promote automation, data analytics
- AI-enabled solutions to improve trade compliance effectiveness. Ensure integrity of trade master data supporting classification, origin
- compliance processes. Stakeholder & Team Leadership Build and lead a high-performing team of foreign trade professionals. Develop talent, succession plans
- training programs within the trade function. Partner with procurement, logistics, manufacturing, finance, legal, tax
- government affairs teams. Represent the organization in dealings with customs authorities, trade associations
- external stakeholders. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance, Law, Business Administration
- related field. 10+ years of progressive experience in global trade compliance, customs, import/export operations
- international logistics. 5+ years of leadership experience managing trade compliance or customs organizations. Deep knowledge of: Customs regulations International trade agreements Import/export controls Tariff classification Country-of-origin determination Duty optimization programs Experience working with customs authorities and external trade partners. Preferred Master's degree (MBA, International Trade, Supply Chain
- related discipline). Licensed Customs Broker or equivalent trade certification. Experience in manufacturing, automotive, industrial
- global supply chain environments. Expertise with trade automation platforms (SAP GTS, GTXXI
- similar systems). Critical Competencies Strategic Thinking Executive Presence Trade Compliance Expertise Customs & Tariff Management Risk Assessment & Mitigation Global Supply Chain Knowledge Financial Acumen Stakeholder Management Change Leadership Process Improvement Data Analytics & Trade Technology Team Development & Coaching Success Metrics Zero material trade compliance violations Duty and tariff savings achieved Trade program utilization rates Customs audit performance Import/export process efficiency Trade cost reduction Customer and stakeholder satisfaction Team engagement and talent development Successful implementation of trade technology initiatives
- International Bosch associates can apply. By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce-EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives: FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) AWIM (A World In Motion)