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 Mid-Senior leadership role, you will be accountable for steering our international commerce profitability, identifying growth opportunities, and developing strategies to enhance KES's trade flow and global manufacturing footprint. This role demands a unique blend of expertise in international commerce, business acumen, and logistics proficiency to drive successful outcomes. This position will be based in Wichita, KS, or Hybrid with some in-office presence in Tulsa, OK, Houston, TX, or Chicago, IL, and is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship.
Our Team
You will be joining the Equipment, Technology, and Services group within Koch Engineered Solutions. Our team is dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions to drive global business success. You will collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals who are passionate about international commerce and committed to excellence.
What You Will Do
- Develop and implement long-term international trade strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Manage and maximize the potential of existing trade execution capabilities.
- Leverage internal and external expertise to stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
- Collaborate with key business functions to develop profitable trade processes, reduce waste, and increase compliance.
- Define, manage, and communicate trade compliance key performance indicators.
- Lead cross-functional projects to accomplish core international trade objectives.
- Maintain trade compliance procedures, reports, and metrics.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement duty relief programs such as Free Trade Agreements and Duty Drawback.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of international trade professionals to achieve departmental goals.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Proven track record of successfully leading and managing customs brokers and other trade-related service providers.
- Experience in setting up Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ).
- Proficiency in data analysis and utilizing analytics tools to drive business decisions.
- Experience leading a team in a matrix organization
What Will Put You Ahead
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
- 5 years or more experience in international commerce, working in global manufacturing settings, managing customs brokers and other trade-related service providers.
- US Customs Broker License.
- Understanding of Canadian import and export declaration processes and requirements.
- Experience in international trade with knowledge of import/export regulations.
- Experience in steel and/or stainless market analysis and strategic sourcing.
For this role, we anticipate paying $140,000- $200,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
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Hiring Philosophy
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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.
