Senior Director, Global Trade Compliance

Location: Buffalo, NY; fully remote or hybrid if local. The position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Salary: $245,000–$325,000 annually.

Company

hirify.global is a performance-focused organization that develops solutions in industrial and manufacturing environments and emphasizes technical problem-solving, trust, and ethical conduct.

What you will do

• Develop and own the global trade compliance vision, strategy, governance structure, policies, and operating model.
• Lead import, export, customs, sanctions, supply-chain security, licensing, classification, screening, and recordkeeping programs.
• Manage a global trade compliance organization of 35+ professionals across domestic and international locations.
• Oversee enterprise risk assessments, audits, corrective actions, incident response, voluntary disclosures, and enforcement matters.
• Represent the organization before customs authorities, export control agencies, regulators, auditors, and trade policy bodies.
• Advise executive leadership and business functions on market entry, M&A, product launches, sourcing, manufacturing changes, and trade efficiency initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; an advanced degree or JD is preferred.
• More than 10 years of trade compliance experience, preferably in industrial or manufacturing sectors.
• Deep expertise in U.S. and international trade regulations, including EAR, ITAR, customs, sanctions, and anti-boycott rules.
• Experience leading global teams and complex compliance programs.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, regulatory engagement, and risk-management skills.
• Must be able to access U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice to have

• JD or other advanced degree.
• Experience with WCO SAFE, CTPAT, AEO, trade automation, tariff engineering, and free trade agreement utilization.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote or hybrid work arrangement for candidates local to Buffalo, NY.
• Compensation package with bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), and an employee stock purchase plan at select locations.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and relocation assistance.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending, health savings, and employee assistance benefits.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, leadership development, and employee resource groups.