• Plano, Texas
• Transportation/ Logistics
• 150000
• Full Time regular employee
•  0900-1700
•  New

Job Description

Position

• Vice President, Compliance

Summary

• Our client is a premier global logistics provider and a subsidiary of a major international trading group that has been pioneering innovative solutions for 40 years. With a strong presence across the U.S., they offer comprehensive supply chain services including 3PL, asset-based trucking, freight forwarding, and customs clearance.
  
  We are seeking a Vice President of Compliance to serve as a key officer of the company, ranking as the "Number 3" leader alongside the President and EVP. This individual will oversee international trading compliance, business process management, and corporate compliance. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who can manage complex U.S. and international regulations while maintaining professional, respectful relationships with executive leadership and international stakeholders.

Essential Duties

• Customs Compliance: Serve as the License Qualifier for the company and provide expert consultation on international business compliance.

• Regulatory Liaison: Communicate directly with U.S. Customs, ensure prompt responses to inquiries, and maintain FMC compliance.

• Team Leadership: Manage the Customs Brokerage team of approximately 10 employees across multiple locations and oversee the Director of Corporate Compliance and BPM Manager.

• Auditing & Training: Plan and conduct internal customs entry audits and provide continuous education to staff to prevent regulatory violations.

• Corporate Governance: Develop and maintain the company’s compliance program and align local practices with the parent group’s standards.

• Process Optimization: Review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and implement AI technology for commodity classification and manual process automation.

Working Hours, Working Style

• Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (35-hour work week) with a 1-hour lunch break.

• Style: Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days remote); however, the client prefers the candidate to be in the office daily during the initial onboarding period.

• Travel: This role requires up to 25% domestic travel annually.

Working Location

• Plano, TX

Salary/Benefit

• Salary: $150,000 with flexibility for highly qualified candidates.

• Classification: Exempt.

• Benefits: Comprehensive corporate benefits package provided.

Holidays

• Standard corporate holiday schedule applies.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Must hold an active U.S. Customs Broker License and be able to act as the qualifying license for the organization.

• Experience: 10+ years of logistics or transportation experience and 10+ years in a management/leadership capacity.

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to voice opinions respectfully to senior leadership.

• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of supply chain regulations, FMC regulations, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint).

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

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