Senior Director, Global Trade Compliance

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Job Title

Senior Director, Global Trade Compliance

Reporting To

SVP, General Counsel

Work Schedule

Hybrid – Buffalo, NY

Moog is hiring for a Senior Director of Global Trade Compliance in East Aurora,

NY!

As the Senior Director of Global Trade Compliance, you will lead the development

and execution of global trade compliance strategies, manage import/export

activities, and serve as a key advisor to internal stakeholders. This will

require you to have deep expertise in U.S. and international trade laws,

including EAR, ITAR, Sanctions and Customs regulations, and a strong ability to

navigate cross-border regulatory challenges.

You will have a hybrid work schedule at our Corporate Headquarters in East

Aurora, NY.

To qualify for the Senior Director of Global Trade Compliance, here is what we

would expect you to bring to Moog…

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degree or JD highly desirable.

• Over ten (10) years of trade compliance experience, ideally within industrial

or manufacturing sectors.

• Strong subject matter expertise regarding U.S. and international trade

regulations

• Proven ability to develop and apply creative, effective and efficient trade

compliance solutions

• Proven experience managing global teams and complex compliance programs

• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills

• Experience working effectively with regulatory agencies

• JD or advanced degree preferred

• Must live local to the Buffalo, NY area to work on-site, or willing to

relocate.

As the Senior Director of Global Trade Compliance, you will have the following

responsibilities

Enterprise Trade Compliance Strategy & Governance

• Develop and own the global trade compliance vision, strategy, and operating

model aligned to corporate risk tolerance and growth plans.

• Establish a governance structure that ensures consistent implementation

across all regions, business units, and supply chains.

• Set global policies and minimum standards for imports, exports, sanctions,

customs, and supply chain security.

• Collaborate with legal, supply chain, and business teams to support business

goals and strategies, addressing compliance risk in ways that create

competitive advantage

• Serve as the primary point of contact for government agencies and external

auditors and manage relationships with key regulators

• Lead a global trade compliance team of 35+ professionals located at domestic

and international Moog locations

• Design and implement programs focused on automation and introduce and

implement trade-focused tools and systems to enhance efficiencies of trade

processes and proper integration with the business

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations including:

• Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

• International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

• Customs regulations (CBP, EU Customs Code, etc.)

• Global sanctions and embargoes

• Anti‑boycott regulations

• Lead the trade enterprise risk assessment program, identifying emerging

regulatory risks and proactively mitigating them.

• Oversee classification, valuation, origin determination, and licensing

processes.

• Lead internal trade audits, risk assessments, and corrective actions

• Oversee licensing, classification, and denied party screening processes

• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure proactive compliance

Global Oversight of Trade Compliance Operations

• Ensure end‑to‑end compliance in global operations (imports, exports, broker

activity, logistics partners).

• Oversee screening programs (denied parties, restricted countries,

end-use/end-user).

• Ensure robust controls, monitoring, recordkeeping, and audit processes.

• Drive adoption of trade automation and compliance technology platforms.

Regulatory Engagement & External Advocacy

• Serve as the senior corporate representative to:

• Customs authorities

• Export control agencies

• Trade policy and regulatory bodies

• Shape and influence global trade policy changes that impact the business.

• Manage escalated government inquiries, audits, and enforcement actions.

Strategic Business Partnership

• Advise executive leadership, supply chain, sales, and product teams on trade

compliance implications of strategic decisions, including

• Market entry/exit

• M&A due diligence and integration

• New product introductions

• Strategic sourcing and manufacturing shifts

• Enable business growth while protecting the organization from regulatory and

operational risk.

Trade Compliance Program Development & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain a global trade compliance program aligned to industry standards

(e.g., WCO SAFE, CTPAT, AEO), ensuring, among other things, comprehensive

training for those functions where trade compliance is key to business

execution

• Lead enterprise initiatives on trade efficiencies, such as duty savings,

tariff engineering, and free trade agreement utilization.

• Implement continuous improvement through analytics, KPIs, and maturity

assessments.

Organizational Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead a global organization of trade compliance professionals.

• Define competency models, training programs, and talent development

strategies.

• Create a culture of compliance, accountability, and high ethical standards

across the enterprise.

Crisis Management & Incident Response

• Oversee response to trade compliance incidents, voluntary disclosures, and

enforcement cases.

• Ensure structured root‑cause analysis and enterprise-level corrective

actions.

• Communicate significant risks to the Board or Executive Committee when

appropriate.

How We Care for You

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching

401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select

locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave

program, relocation assistance.

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental,

vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other

supplemental benefit coverages.

• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching

opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs

• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core

values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and

welcoming to all.

Salary Range Transparency

Buffalo, NY $245,000.00–$315,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range

for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary

depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and

performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total

compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses,

employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many

region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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