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Director Foreign Trade

Oakbrook Terrace, IL · On-site

$180K - $204K/yr

The Director of Foreign Trade provides strategic leadership for the organization's global trade compliance and customs strategy, ensuring compliance with import and export regulations while ...

Director Foreign Trade

Oakbrook Terrace, IL

$180K - $204K/yr

The Director of Foreign Trade provides strategic leadership for the organization's global trade compliance and customs strategy, ensuring compliance with import and export regulations while ...

The Director of North America Trade Compliance and Programs will lead programs to ensure compliance with international trade regulations with particular focus on US, Mexico and Canada. This position ...

OverviewPosition Summary The Director, Global Trade Compliance & Trade Operations is a senior enterprise leader responsible for defining and advancing the company's global trade strategy, integrating ...

Direct, develop, and execute risk-based trade compliance training and communications. * Operate as a customer-centric, business-enabling partner - understanding and responding to critical business ...

Monitoring all rate volatility markets and identifying trade ideas between different markets plus ... Direct@DB.com. #LI-HYBRID #LI-REMOTE #LI-ONSITE We strive for a culture in which we are empowered ...

Direct, develop, and execute risk-based trade compliance training and communications. * Operate as a customer-centric, business-enabling partner - understanding and responding to critical business ...

The Director of North America Trade Compliance and Programs will lead programs to ensure compliance with international trade regulations with particular focus on US, Mexico and Canada. This position ...

Direct, develop, and execute risk-based trade compliance training and communications. * Operate as a customer-centric, business-enabling partner - understanding and responding to critical business ...

Direct, develop, and execute risk-based trade compliance training and communications. * Operate as a customer-centric, business-enabling partner - understanding and responding to critical business ...

... trade analysis, sector analysis, idea generation, and hedging. 3. Accountable for P&L generation ... Assists in training, mentoring, and directing the work of junior teammates Required Qualifications:

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What is the difference between Trade Director vs Trade Manager?

AspectTrade DirectorTrade Manager
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field; certifications like CPM or CTP are commonSimilar educational background; certifications like CPM or CTP may also be preferred
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership role, often overseeing multiple teams or regionsOperational role, managing day-to-day trade activities and campaigns
Industry UsageUsed in large corporations, retail, and consumer goods sectorsCommon in retail, wholesale, and distribution companies

The Trade Director focuses on high-level strategy and oversight, while the Trade Manager handles daily trade operations. Both roles require similar credentials and are vital in retail and consumer goods industries, but the Trade Director has a broader, strategic scope.

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Director Foreign Trade

Oakbrook Terrace, IL • On-site

Bosch Group
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

$180K - $204K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago


Bosch rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 97 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

296th of 499 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

Company Description
We Are Bosch.
At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people's lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility, or industry.
Let's grow together, enjoy more, and inspire each other.Work #LikeABosch
  • Reinvent yourself: At Bosch, you will evolve.
  • Discover new directions: At Bosch, you will find your place.
  • Balance your life: At Bosch, your job matches your lifestyle.
  • Celebrate success: At Bosch, we celebrate you.
  • Be yourself: At Bosch, we value values.
  • Shape tomorrow: At Bosch, you change lives.

Job Description
The Director of Foreign Trade provides strategic leadership for the organization's global trade compliance and customs strategy, ensuring compliance with import and export regulations while optimizing duty costs and supporting efficient international supply chain operations. The role is responsible for developing and executing trade programs, maximizing free trade agreement utilization, strengthening customs compliance, driving duty optimization, advancing trade technology platforms, and enabling cross-border operational excellence.
Serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and key business functions-including Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, and Legal-the Director balances regulatory requirements with business objectives, operational needs, and growth initiatives. The position leads a team of foreign trade professionals and oversees relationships with customs authorities, brokers, trade consultants, and other external service providers to ensure effective, compliant, and cost-efficient global trade operations.
Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute the organization's foreign trade and customs strategy.
  • Align trade compliance programs with corporate growth, sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics objectives.
  • Advise executive leadership on trade risks, tariffs, geopolitical developments, and international regulatory changes.
  • Lead trade-related initiatives supporting localization, nearshoring, global sourcing, and supply chain transformation.
  • Ensure compliance with all import, export, customs, sanctions, and trade regulations.
  • Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and internal controls governing international trade activities.
  • Oversee import/export classification, valuation, country of origin determinations, and 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, and trade service providers.
  • Drive process standardization and operational excellence in cross-border transactions.
  • Monitor KPIs related to compliance, customs clearance performance, duty savings, and operational efficiency.

Risk Management
  • Assess emerging trade risks resulting from regulatory changes, tariff actions, sanctions, and supply chain disruptions.
  • Develop mitigation plans to address customs exposure and compliance vulnerabilities.
  • Support investigations, disclosures, and 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, and AI-enabled solutions to improve trade compliance effectiveness.
  • Ensure integrity of trade master data supporting classification, origin, and compliance processes.

Stakeholder & Team Leadership
  • Build and lead a high-performing team of foreign trade professionals.
  • Develop talent, succession plans, and training programs within the trade function.
  • Partner with procurement, logistics, manufacturing, finance, legal, tax, and government affairs teams.
  • Represent the organization in dealings with customs authorities, trade associations, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance, Law, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in global trade compliance, customs, import/export operations, or 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, or related discipline).
  • Licensed Customs Broker or equivalent trade certification.
  • Experience in manufacturing, automotive, industrial, or global supply chain environments.
  • Expertise with trade automation platforms (SAP GTS, GTXXI, and similar systems).

Additional Information
International Bosch associates can apply.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans
*Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.
Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success!

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About Bosch

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Bosch is a renowned multinational company based in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Associated with the industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology sectors, Bosch is an iconic name in the global market. In addition to its high-quality product roster, which is chiefly characterized by home appliances, power tools, automotive parts, and smart home items, it offers unparalleled services in the realms of software and business process outsourcing. Founded by Robert Bosch in Stuttgart, Germany in 1886, the company has stayed true to its core values of superior quality and innovation.

Industry

Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Farmington Hills, MI, US