International Commerce Director

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 eligib...