International Commerce Director

1 month ago

Chicago, United States Koch Industries Full time
Your Job

We are seeking an experienced International Commerce Director to join our team at The Equipment, Technology, and Services group of Koch Engineered Solutions. In this role, your primary objective will be to be accountable for our international commerce profitability and to originate structures and alternatives to improve business profitability. This includes identifying opportunities in the international trade sector, developing a strategic perspective, and upgrading KES's trade flow and global manufacturing footprint. You will play a pivotal role in blending international commerce with the business and logistics, driving effective outcomes.

This position will be in Wichita, KS or Hybrid with some in office presence in any of the following locations: Tulsa, OK, Houston, TX, or Chicago, IL, and is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship.

Our Team

You will lead a dedicated international commerce team, working in conjunction with global supply chain, strategic business development, and other enterprise capabilities to execute KES's trade strategy effectively.

What You Will Do
•Developing a long-term international trade strategy and point of view that aligns with the overall business objectives.
•Partnering with and effectively managing existing trade execution capability to maximize their potential and achieve desired outcomes.
•Leveraging knowledge and expertise from within Koch Industries enterprises, and external sources to stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
•Collaborating with key business functions to develop profitable trade processes to reduce waste and increase compliance.
•Engaging internal and external stakeholders to define, manage and communicate trade compliance key performance indicators.
•Initiate, coordinate, and lead cross-functional projects (including business development, commercial, manufacturing, logistics) to accomplish core international trade objectives.
•Developing and maintain trade compliance procedures, reports, and metrics.
•Identifying cost savings opportunities, develop and implement duty relief programs such as Free Trade Agreements, Duty Drawback, etc.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

•Bachelor's degree
•5 years or more experience managing customs brokers and other 3rd party trade-related service providers
•Demonstrated proficiency in organizational, project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate across all levels of the organization
•Experience in setting up Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ)
•Maquiladora experience
•Understanding of US import and export declaration processes and requirements

What Will Put You Ahead

•Master's degree or higher
•10 years or greater experience managing customs brokers and other 3rd party trade related service providers
•US Customs Broker License •Understanding of Canadian import and export declaration processes and requirements
•Experience in international trade with a working knowledge of import/export regulations
•Experience in steel and/or stainless market analysis and strategic sourcing

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) specializes in process and pollution control equipment and digital technologies to help industries reduce emissions, save energy and get the most from their resources. From pollution control to advanced filtration, we're focused on providing customers with products and solutions to help them optimize, transform and succeed. Industries we serve include refineries, chemicals, municipalities, pharmaceutical, pulp and paper, food and dairy, utilities and automotive.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.

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