Director International Trade

We are looking for a Director International Trade to join our REXEL team - Remote!

The Director of International Trade is responsible for overseeing the Trade Compliance team, ensuring adherence to U.S. export and import regulations, including ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations), EAR (Export Administration Regulations), and customs compliance. This role involves strategic leadership, team management, and the development of compliance programs to support business objectives. The Director will work closely with various departments to enhance international sales while maintaining compliance and mitigating risks associated with trade activities.

• Maintain trade compliance policies and procedures to ensure adherence to U.S. export and import regulations
• Oversee the classification of imported and exported goods, including, but not limited to, ensuring proper tariff codes, management of import and export documentation process
• Identify potential compliance risks related to both export and import activities and develop strategies to mitigate them
• Analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Trade Compliance team and report on compliance metrics to senior management
• Manage relationships with external trade consultants and regulatory agencies, negotiate contracts and ensure effective communication
• Manage the organization’s registration and compliance with SAM.gov, ensuring timely updates and renewals
• Develop and implement compliance strategies and policies to ensure adherence to U.S. Government regulations and corporate standards
• Work closely with legal, commercial sales team, procurement, and operational teams to ensure compliance is integrated into business processes
• Serve as the primary point of contact for trade compliance inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
• Partner closely with the commercial sales team on international pursuit opportunities, proactively advising on product classification, licensing strategies, and transaction structure to enable compliant revenue growth.
• Other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

• 7+ years of experience in trade compliance, with a focus on import/export regulations and government contracting
• Experience with SAM.gov and government contracting processes
• 4 Year / Bachelor’s Degree - Required
• Graduate Degree - Preferred
• Business, Law, International Relations, or a related field

• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate on all levels within internal and external groups
• Strong understanding of U.S. export and import regulations and compliance requirements
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage tasks, multitask, and complete tasks within allotted timeline
• Detail oriented
• Knowledge of Microsoft Tools (PowerPoint, Teams, Excel, Word)
• Critical thinking skills

• Sit:
  Must be able to remain in a stationary position – Constantly – at least 51%
• Walk:
  Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location – Occasionally – up to 20%
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel:
  Operates a computer and other office machinery – Constantly – at least 51%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell:
  Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co‑workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions – Constantly – at least 51%

• Up to 10 pounds –…