Overview
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ITT is a multi-industrial technology, manufacturing and engineering leader with a global footprint and approximately 11,000 employees. The company operates more than 100 facilities in 35 countries, with sales in about 125 countries and 2024 revenues of $3.6 billion. ITT is headquartered in Stamford, CT.
Position Summary
ITT Inc. is seeking a talented, energetic, and self-motivated trade professional with at least 15 years of relevant experience to lead the trade compliance team and serve as Director, Global Trade Compliance. Reporting to the Senior Vice President and General Counsel, the Director, Global Trade Compliance is primarily responsible for ensuring the global export and import health of the enterprise through the implementation of strategies that provide direction and regulatory guidance to all three ITT Value Centers (VC’s), ensuring compliance with the ITT Code of Conduct, policies, procedures, and U.S. and international export and import law.
Essential Responsibilities
- Determines and communicates appropriate management accountability and responsibility for the Global Trade Compliance function.
- Leads a direct and indirect team of Trade professionals across the three Value Centers, with US and non-US reach.
- Provides strategic leadership and guidance on trade compliance matters to Value Center Presidents and Corporate leadership.
- Develops and implements export and import strategy, in partnership with key internal functions like finance, tax and supply chain, across the enterprise and provides regulatory guidance to all VCs.
- Directs Global Trade Compliance based on best industry practice ‘right sized’ for ITT at all VC’s relative to: operational processes and excellence; export licensing/classification; export/import compliance (offsets, export and import documentation, Foreign/Free Trade Zones, Free Trade Agreements, etc.) with a specific focus on duties; export/import violation identification/disclosure.
Director, Global Trade Compliance – Specific Duties
- Designs and oversees the implementation of Global Trade Compliance strategies, and evaluates and monitors their effectiveness.
- Develops and manages effective relationships with key internal functions including IT, Finance, Logistics, Tax and others to optimize workflow, integrate acquisitions, manage cash flow, and mitigate VC costs.
- Designs and monitors compliance with commercial and defense export license processes and provides direction and guidance as appropriate.
- Serves as lead subject matter expert on M&A due diligence of all trade compliance matters, in conjunction with the VC trade leader.
- Designs and directs the implementation of periodic internal audits to review, test, and evaluate the implementation of trade directives ensuring each VC’s import/export programs are effective, robust and in compliance with relevant laws/regulations.
- Cultivates a high performing team through strategic direction, coaching and mentorship and the development of trade compliance professionals.
- Develops a LEAN and focused trade compliance team and provides periodic training and ongoing counsel to VC staff.
- Maintains expert-level knowledge of all applicable legislation and regulations.
- Reviews and updates all policies and provides direction for compliance with other laws and regulations affecting international trade, including anti-boycott regulations and sanctions compliance.
- Works with regulators as appropriate and represents ITT as a primary interface with government agencies on export/import compliance issues.
- This position may require approximately 25% travel.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in applicable discipline; graduate degree in related discipline strongly preferred. Black belt, LEAN, Six Sigma expertise and strong project management skills a plus.
- 15 years applicable business experience required, including some experience in global export compliance within a defense business. Strong knowledge of export/import programs principles and industry practices.
- At least 5 years of experience leading a high performing team.
- Knowledge and experience with U.S. Government Procurement laws and procedures including Arms Export and Control Act and its regulations, CAS, and ITAR/EAR regulations.
- Ability to gain access to appropriate government officials is a plus.
- Candidates must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status).
- Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate, assess, and quantify risk objectively, and to develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ownership and accountability; able to work independently and initiate/coordinate projects.
- Willingness to learn and dive into detail; mature and able to function independently.
Key Attributes
- Influence: team and individual leadership and motivation aligned to business goals.
- Effective Communication: clear and persuasive written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Conflict Management: ability to resolve differences with credibility and collaboration.
- Integrity: high ethical standards and accountability.
- Collaboration and Teamwork: strong team orientation and cross-functional collaboration.
- Process Improvement: commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Equal Pay Act Statement
We aim to pay our employees fairly and competitively. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, including health insurance, 401(k), disability coverage, paid time off, growth opportunities, and incentive programs. Benefits depend on location and collective-bargaining status.
Equal Pay Act Range
Annual salary range between $156,500 - $249,900 includes benefits and incentive plan.
Additional Details
- Seniority level: Director
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Legal
- Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing