Director of Import Compliance

Director of Import Compliance

  

This role has been designated as ‘Remote/Teleworker’, which means you will primarily work from home.

Job Description:

   

HPE is seeking a Director of Import Compliance to lead a global team in navigating complex U.S. and international import regulations. This strategic position requires deep expertise in U.S. import compliance, product classification, tariff mitigation, and regulatory strategy. You will have the opportunity to transform and optimize mature processes, ensuring compliance across a diverse range of products and global operations. The ideal candidate will have experience managing teams, responding to regulatory inquiries, analyzing import regulations, and driving forward-thinking import strategies that transform import compliance into a competitive advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain an import compliance system that supports the entire business across all functions and adapts quickly to an ever-changing external environment
• Lead import compliance strategy consistent with import regulations including U.S. Customs and other trade authorities.
• Review supply chain plans/changes to mitigate risks related to import regulations and tariffs. Routinely connect with business to mitigate risk and address compliance requirements
• Lead cross-functional projects and processes to achieve results while influencing others who may or may not report to the function or area.
• Develop and implement import/trade compliance policies and procedures to ensure adherence to import regulations
• Manage and oversee import procedures, including Customs classification, country of origin, and customs valuation
• Manage team that conducts audits and assessments to identify areas of risk, improvement, and implement corrective actions
• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on import/trade compliance matters
• Stay updated with changes in trade regulations and communicate the impact to the organization, ensuring compliance with new requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve import/ trade compliance issues and mitigate risks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 15+ years of experience, with at least 10 years of experience working in trade compliance, with specialization in import compliance
• 5+ years of experience in senior leadership, leading globally distributed teams
• Must have hands-on experience with various regulatory agreements, filings and documentation, such as, USMCA and tariffs, etc.
• Customs Broker License is a plus
• Government experience is a plus

Health & Wellbeing

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Job:

Supply Chain & Operations

Job Level:

Director

    

The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 143,500 - 347,500 in Illinois
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

   

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