Managing Director Trade Solutions - TCRS4542

HIGH LEVEL OVERVIEW

The Managing Director of Trade Solutions is a dynamic individual who will provide operational and product leadership for a wide range of customer-facing services, including but not limited to; general trade consulting, duty drawback, reconciliation, post entry audit & corrections, FTZ administration, and bonds.

This is hybrid position based near Buffalo, NY or Memphis, TN.

EXPECTATIONS

• Lead a team of 1-10 direct reports and up to 200 indirect reports
• Manage the trade solutions revenue portfolio of $1M-$5M, develop growth opportunities
• Govern all existing advisory and managed solution service lines, providing supervision and oversight
• Develop and launch new services offerings with short- and long-term strategic plan
• Drive technology adoption to enable efficient trade solutions and customer support
• Ensure compliance with trade rules & regulations through internal processes and controls
• Continually monitor changes in trade regulations to maintain adaptable service offerings
• Provide strategic guidance and training on trade compliance matters to internal stakeholders
• Plan and execute customer engagement strategies for top-tier customers
• Develop product presentations and participate in customer sales calls
• Have an entrepreneurial drive to grow trade solutions services with strong commercial sense
• Expert level knowledge of customs regulations; HTS/ECCN Classification, COO, Valuation, FTA, FTZ

ESSENTIALS

• 10+ years’ experience working in trade compliance, preferably in consulting or service area
• Licensed Customs Broker required
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong people leader, fostering a culture of collaboration and transparency
• Excellent communication skills with ability to build trusted relationships
• Strategic thinker with ability to anticipate, assess, and quantify risk while creating growth plan