Director, International Trade Compliance

Position Overview

The Director of International Trade Compliance will lead and oversee Revelyst's global import and export compliance programs, ensuring adherence to ITAR, EAR, U.S. Customs, and other international trade laws. This role develops strategic compliance frameworks, supervises licensing and classification activities, conducts audits and risk mitigation, and provides cross-functional leadership and guidance to support global operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee export compliance strategies aligned with U.S. and international regulations.
• Manage export licensing activities, including DSP-5 licenses, Commerce licenses, and Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs).
• Conduct product classification and jurisdictional analysis under ITAR and EAR.
• Manage export authorizations via DECCS and SNAP.
• Monitor and apply ITAR exemptions and EAR exceptions appropriately.
• Educate internal stakeholders on export control laws through training and outreach.
• Oversee import compliance programs to ensure accurate and timely customs declarations and documentation, including tariff classification, valuation, and country of origin determinations.
• Perform Free Trade Agreement (FTA) qualification reviews and support Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) compliance and operations.
• Support key CBP programs such as CTPAT, Importer Self Assessment (ISA), Duty Drawback, and Reconciliation.
• Liaise with customs brokers and government agencies to resolve compliance issues.
• Lead a team of trade compliance professionals and provide strategic direction, including monitoring legislative and regulatory changes and representing the company in regulatory matters and industry associations.
• Collaborate with legal, logistics, procurement, and finance teams to ensure integrated compliance and maintain trade compliance tools and systems.
• Conduct internal audits and assessments of import/export activities and implement procedures to mitigate risk.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Law, Logistics, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in global trade compliance, including import/export operations.
• In-depth knowledge of ITAR, EAR, U.S. Customs import regulations, and international trade laws.
• Experience with government systems such as DECCS and SNAP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with advanced data analysis and reporting skills.
• Experience extracting and interpreting reports from ERP systems and the ACE Portal to support operational and compliance needs.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel internationally as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Prior experience representing a company in regulatory matters or industry associations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $180,000 - $200,000 per year.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and employee gear discounts.