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A Remote Empowered Official is a designated government employee who has the authority to make decisions regarding the export and import of defense-related articles and services, often under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Operating remotely means they can perform their duties outside of a traditional office setting, using secure communication tools. Their responsibilities include reviewing and approving export license applications, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, and maintaining records. They play a crucial role in safeguarding national security by regulating sensitive transactions. Training and certification are typically required for this position.

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Required CredentialsRelevant certifications in compliance or legal fields, sometimes specific to industryCertifications in compliance, legal, or regulatory areas often preferred
Work EnvironmentRemote, independent role focused on policy enforcement and official dutiesRemote, administrative role managing compliance processes and documentation
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in legal, governmental, or regulatory sectors for official compliance rolesCommon in corporate, healthcare, and financial sectors for compliance management

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Director of Trade Compliance - North America (United States, Canada & Mexico)

Senior plc

Bartlett, IL • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Who is Senior plc?

Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 21 operational business in 10 countries.  Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defense, land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.

Safety - Integrity - Customer Focus  - Respect & Trust - Accountability - Excellence

Job Description

Senior plc is a global manufacturer of high technology fluid conveyance and thermal management components and systems principally for OEMs in the aerospace & defense, land vehicle, and power & energy markets. Operating through 21 businesses across 10 countries, Senior is organized into two divisions-Aerospace and Flexonics-and is known for its decentralized, entrepreneurial culture rooted in accountability, operational excellence, and strong governance.

The Opportunity

Senior plc is seeking a Director of Trade Compliance - North America to provide strategic and operational compliance leadership across U.S., Canadian, and Mexican operations. This is a hands-on leadership role with principal responsibility for export, import, customs, and trade compliance programs, supporting both commercial and defense-related activities.

This role also serves as the company's Empowered Official (EO) under U.S. export control law (ITAR), holding legal authority for export authorizations and certifications related to defense and aerospace programs. The position partners closely with executive leadership and operating businesses to enable compliant, sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

  • Lead the North American Trade Compliance program aligned with global governance and risk frameworks
  • Serve as the regional subject matter expert on international trade and regulatory compliance
  • Advise executive leadership and brief the Board as required on compliance performance, risks, and remediation

Export, Import & Customs Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, including:
    • U.S.: ITAR, EAR, OFAC, CBP, ACE, CTPAT/OEA.
    • Canada: CGP, CBSA, Export Control List
    • Mexico: SAT, VUCEM, IMMEX Maquiladora program management
  • Oversee licensing, classification, valuation, documentation, and recordkeeping
  • Deliver training and compliance awareness across all levels of the organization

Trade Agreements & Optimization

  • Lead compliance and optimization under CUSMA / USMCA / T-MEC
  • Direct HTS classification, valuation, including the Reconciliation program, broker oversight, and duty recovery initiatives such as Chapter 98, FTZ and Bonded Whse opportunities.
  • Advise supply chain and procurement on landed cost, MFN tariff engineering, Section 301, 232, 122 and IEEPA tariffs and trade strategy

Empowered Official (ITAR)

  • Act as the designated Empowered Official under 22 CFR 120.25
  • Hold signing and certification authority for U.S. export licenses, TAAs, MLAs, and related authorizations
  • Exercise independent legal judgment to approve or deny export and re-export transactions
  • Serve as primary liaison with DDTC, BIS, OFAC, and other U.S. government agencies

Team Leadership & Program Development

  • Lead and mentor trade compliance professionals across the region
  • Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and internal controls
  • Implement automation and digital tools for licensing, audits, and analytics
  • Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely implementation

Auditing, Risk & Governance

  • Conduct compliance audits across all North American sites
  • Develop standardized audit tools, metrics, and corrective action tracking
  • Support internal audit alignment, voluntary disclosures, and regulatory remediation
  • Lead trade compliance due diligence for M&A and business integrations
    Qualifications

    Qualifications & Experience

    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Law, Supply Chain, or International Trade
    • Minimum of 10 years of progressive trade compliance leadership across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
    • Deep expertise in ITAR, EAR, OFAC, CBSA, SAT, and CUSMA/USMCA/T-MEC
    • Experience with ACE (U.S.), CARM (Canada), and VUCEM (Mexico)
    • Recognized Empowered Official (EO) under ITAR with defense/aerospace experience
    • Proven experience auditing trade compliance programs and leading corrective actions
    • Multi-industry background (e.g., aerospace, defense, land vehicles, oil & gas, medical devices)
    • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

    Core Competencies

    • Highly analytical and detail-oriented
    • Decisive, ethical leader with strong regulatory judgment
    • Collaborative and hands-on leadership style
    • Adaptable and resilient in complex regulatory environments
    • Strategic and credible executive communicator
    Additional Information

    Location & Travel

    • Location: Remote, hybrid, or on-site (flexible)
    • Travel: Approximately 15-25% across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and occasional global travel

    Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.

    To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems.  Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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