Senior Director, Global Trade Compliance

Job Title: Senior Director, Global Trade Compliance

Reporting To: SVP, General Counsel

Work Schedule: Hybrid – East Aurora, NY (Corporate Headquarters)

Overview

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop 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.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for government agencies and external auditors; 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 trade‑focused tools and systems to enhance efficiencies of trade processes and proper integration with the business.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations: 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.
• 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).
• Drive adoption of trade automation and compliance technology platforms.
• Serve as 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.
• Strategically advise executive leadership and other stakeholders on trade compliance implications of decisions such as market entry, M&A due diligence, new product introductions and strategic sourcing and manufacturing shifts.
• Maintain a global trade compliance program aligned to industry standards (e.g., WCO SAFE, CTPAT, AEO).
• 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.
• Define competency models, training programs, and talent development strategies.
• Communicate significant risks to the Board or Executive Committee when appropriate.
• Oversee response to trade compliance incidents, voluntary disclosures and enforcement cases.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Preferred to live local to the Buffalo, NY area or be willing to relocate.

How We Care for You

Financial Rewards: Great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations).

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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, affirming the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844‑367‑5787.