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Import Director Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

SAP Hana Consultant

Cincinnati, OH

$58.50 - $76.75/hr

... for direct hires, by one of the world-leading information technology consulting, services, and ... Metadata Import process Identify Attribute & measures , Hierarchies Creation of Package Design ...

Director of ThinkPlants

Oberlin, OH · On-site

$219K - $229K/yr

... imports, processes, and distributes seeds, plugs, cuttings, liners, and more. From vendor to ... The Director of ThinkPlants will oversee the perennial and shrub product lines for Express Seed ...

Designs methods and applications to import/export data for analysis; uses various reporting tools and database applications to retrieve information from databases for financial aid staff and other ...

Ensure compliance with customs regulations, import/export requirements, trade compliance standards ... Direct warehouse operations, receiving storage, material handling, and shipping functions * Ensure ...

$125.60 - $194.11/hr

Steuerung, Optimierung und Weiterentwicklung der internationalen Transportabwicklung (Import/Export) einschließlich Sicherstellung regulatorischer Anforderungen und operativer Exzellenz.

... Import classifications. * Outside TC Consultants - Work with outside Trade Compliance consultants and legal counsel as directed by the TC Leadership. * Document retention - Maintain excellent Trade ...

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Import Director information

What does an import director do?

An Import Director oversees and manages the import operations of a company, ensuring that goods are brought into the country efficiently and in compliance with all laws and regulations. They work closely with customs brokers, suppliers, and logistics teams to coordinate shipments, manage documentation, and resolve any issues that arise during the import process. Additionally, Import Directors develop strategies to optimize costs, maintain relationships with international partners, and ensure that all imported products meet quality and safety standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an import director?

To thrive as an Import Director, you need expertise in international trade regulations, supply chain management, and logistics, often supported by a degree in business, international trade, or a related field. Familiarity with import/export documentation systems, ERP software, and compliance tools such as customs clearance platforms is essential. Strong negotiation, leadership, and analytical skills help you build supplier relationships and resolve complex logistical challenges. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective import operations in a global marketplace.

How does an import director typically collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth international shipments?

An Import Director works closely with logistics, compliance, procurement, and finance teams to coordinate international shipments effectively. They facilitate communication between departments to address documentation requirements, manage timelines, and resolve customs or regulatory issues. Regular cross-functional meetings and updates are common, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned and any challenges are quickly addressed. This collaborative approach minimizes delays and helps maintain efficient supply chain operations.

What is the difference between Import Director vs Import Coordinator?

AspectImport DirectorImport Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or business; extensive experienceHigh school diploma or associate degree; relevant certifications preferred
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership in corporate offices, overseeing import operationsOperational roles in logistics or shipping departments, handling day-to-day tasks
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large corporations, import/export firms, and multinational companiesCommon in shipping companies, freight forwarders, and import departments

The Import Director focuses on strategic planning, policy development, and overseeing import operations at a high level. In contrast, the Import Coordinator handles the daily logistics, documentation, and coordination tasks necessary to facilitate imports. Both roles are essential but differ significantly in scope and responsibilities.

What are the most commonly searched types of Import jobs in Ohio?

The most popular types of Import jobs in Ohio are:

What cities in Ohio are hiring for Import Director jobs?

Cities in Ohio with the most Import Director job openings:

Infographic showing various Import Director job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Sr. Manager, Indirect Tax - Global Trade

Deloitte

Cleveland, OH

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


Deloitte rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 92 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 151 rated financial services


Job description

Do you enjoy providing powerful business solutions to some of the world's most well-known and respected companies, including more than 75 percent of the Fortune 100? Would you like to join one of the leading professional services organizations in the United States specializing in effectively managing global trade decisions and obligations, and providing strategic significance to a company's global supply chain? If this is you, come travel the world in our world!

Recruiting for this role ends on May 31, 2027.

What you'll do

As a Senior Manager on our Global Trade team, you will participate in engagements requiring regulatory analysis for a variety of entities and their affiliates. You will work with U.S. and multinational companies, understand national and international trade requirements, and align client trade functions with their business objectives. You will also have the opportunity to develop and pursue creative strategies using the latest technologies.
Responsibilities include:

  • Helping companies manage global compliance requirements and realize efficiencies in their global supply chain.
  • Advising U.S. and foreign multinational companies on global import and export strategies and compliance.
  • Working with clients to assess and deploy technology solutions to enable international trade management operations.
  • Supervising assignments by the Global Trade professionals serving as Consultants, Senior Consultants, and Managers.
  • Developing and motivating the engagement staff by providing them with leadership, counselling, and career guidance.
  • Assisting Partners, Principals, and Directors with day-to-day operations of practice
  • Leading large-scale business development initiatives

The Team

Our Global Trade practice is a national practice within Deloitte Tax LLP's Indirect Tax business and advises U.S. and foreign multinational companies on global import and export strategies, compliance, and technology enablement. The Global Trade practice is composed of attorneys, operations experts, technology specialists, customs brokers, auditors, and trade management professionals who help importers and exporters achieve worldwide compliance and realize efficiencies and advantages in their global supply chain. The group works with clients to assess and potentially automate their international trade management procedures within all major trading regions.
Qualifications

Required:

  • Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2-3 days per week.
  • 8+ years of experience in Import, Export and/or Technology Enablement experience (operational, government, law firm, or consulting)
  • Bachelor's degree in a legal, business or technology related field
  • Project management experience indicating strong organizational, data management, project planning, project execution, and people skills
  • Business management and financial leadership experience indicating ability to plan and manage budgets, financials, and operations
  • Experience with helping clients assess and implement technology solutions to enable trade operations
  • Experience leading and managing global project teams
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
  • Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
  • One of the following active accreditations obtained: 
    • Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
    • If not CPA eligible:
      • Licensed attorney
      • Enrolled Agent
      • Certifications:
        • US Customhouse Broker's License
        • CUSECO (Certified U.S. Export Control Officer)
        • CUSICO (Certified US Import Compliance Office
        • Professional Accreditation in EU Customs Law (post masters)
        • Technology Certifications:
          • Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSCPO) - SCRUM.org 
          • Program Management Professional (PgMP)
          • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
          • Professional Scrum Developer (PSD)
          • Microsoft Azure
          • MCSD: SharePoint
          • Oracle Certified Professional
          • Java: Java EE Enterprise Architect 5+, Java SE 5+Programmer, Java EE 5+ Web Component Developer
          • Alteryx Designer- Advanced Certification
          • Project Management; Professional (PMP)
          • Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt)
          • Other: Vendor certification for management of implementations (Oracle, SAP, Thomson Reuters, etc.) or relevant industry certification such as Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD), AWS (Amazon Web Services) or GCP (Google Cloud Platform)

Preferred:

  • Prior consulting experience
  • Advanced degree such as MST, MAcc, JD, or LLM
  • SAP SD/MM Certifications
  • Foreign language skills
  • Experienced in business development and client management
  • A self-starter with the ability to effectively handle multiple, competing priorities
  • Familiarity with implementing and configuring trade management software such as SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, etc., to manage import/export compliance
  • Familiarity with global trade management software as well as software aptitude in Access, Excel, and/or Visio
  • Strong research, writing, communication, and presentation skills, and detail-orientated
  • Ability to proactively develop internal and external relationships and effectively speak to Import/Export compliance issues
  • Experience designing, implementing, and managing Import/Export compliance programs

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $163,425 to $333,875.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.


GT_IndirectTax

Qualifications:

Do you enjoy providing powerful business solutions to some of the world's most well-known and respected companies, including more than 75 percent of the Fortune 100? Would you like to join one of the leading professional services organizations in the United States specializing in effectively managing global trade decisions and obligations, and providing strategic significance to a company's global supply chain? If this is you, come travel the world in our world!

Recruiting for this role ends on May 31, 2027.

What you'll do

As a Senior Manager on our Global Trade team, you will participate in engagements requiring regulatory analysis for a variety of entities and their affiliates. You will work with U.S. and multinational companies, understand national and international trade requirements, and align client trade functions with their business objectives. You will also have the opportunity to develop and pursue creative strategies using the latest technologies.
Responsibilities include:

  • Helping companies manage global compliance requirements and realize efficiencies in their global supply chain.
  • Advising U.S. and foreign multinational companies on global import and export strategies and compliance.
  • Working with clients to assess and deploy technology solutions to enable international trade management operations.
  • Supervising assignments by the Global Trade professionals serving as Consultants, Senior Consultants, and Managers.
  • Developing and motivating the engagement staff by providing them with leadership, counselling, and career guidance.
  • Assisting Partners, Principals, and Directors with day-to-day operations of practice
  • Leading large-scale business development initiatives

The Team

Our Global Trade practice is a national practice within Deloitte Tax LLP's Indirect Tax business and advises U.S. and foreign multinational companies on global import and export strategies, compliance, and technology enablement. The Global Trade practice is composed of attorneys, operations experts, technology specialists, customs brokers, auditors, and trade management professionals who help importers and exporters achieve worldwide compliance and realize efficiencies and advantages in their global supply chain. The group works with clients to assess and potentially automate their international trade management procedures within all major trading regions.
Qualifications

Required:

  • Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2-3 days per week.
  • 8+ years of experience in Import, Export and/or Technology Enablement experience (operational, government, law firm, or consulting)
  • Bachelor's degree in a legal, business or technology related field
  • Project management experience indicating strong organizational, data management, project planning, project execution, and people skills
  • Business management and financial leadership experience indicating ability to plan and manage budgets, financials, and operations
  • Experience with helping clients assess and implement technology solutions to enable trade operations
  • Experience leading and managing global project teams
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
  • Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
  • One of the following active accreditations obtained: 
    • Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
    • If not CPA eligible:
      • Licensed attorney
      • Enrolled Agent
      • Certifications:
        • US Customhouse Broker's License
        • CUSECO (Certified U.S. Export Control Officer)
        • CUSICO (Certified US Import Compliance Office
        • Professional Accreditation in EU Customs Law (post masters)
        • Technology Certifications:
          • Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSCPO) - SCRUM.org 
          • Program Management Professional (PgMP)
          • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
          • Professional Scrum Developer (PSD)
          • Microsoft Azure
          • MCSD: SharePoint
          • Oracle Certified Professional
          • Java: Java EE Enterprise Architect 5+, Java SE 5+Programmer, Java EE 5+ Web Component Developer
          • Alteryx Designer- Advanced Certification
          • Project Management; Professional (PMP)
          • Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt)
          • Other: Vendor certification for management of implementations (Oracle, SAP, Thomson Reuters, etc.) or relevant industry certification such as Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD), AWS (Amazon Web Services) or GCP (Google Cloud Platform)

Preferred:

  • Prior consulting experience
  • Advanced degree such as MST, MAcc, JD, or LLM
  • SAP SD/MM Certifications
  • Foreign language skills
  • Experienced in business development and client management
  • A self-starter with the ability to effectively handle multiple, competing priorities
  • Familiarity with implementing and configuring trade management software such as SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, etc., to manage import/export compliance
  • Familiarity with global trade management software as well as software aptitude in Access, Excel, and/or Visio
  • Strong research, writing, communication, and presentation skills, and detail-orientated
  • Ability to proactively develop internal and external relationships and effectively speak to Import/Export compliance issues
  • Experience designing, implementing, and managing Import/Export compliance programs

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $163,425 to $333,875.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.


GT_IndirectTax

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