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Position Title: International Trade Compliance Director

Date: Oct 10, 2025

Location: Savannah, GA, US

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

International Trade Compliance Director in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the worlds finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or related field required. 8 years international trade compliance experience to include 4 years supervisory experience. Master's or Law Degree preferred.

Position Purpose :

Provide leadership, accountability, and function as the expert for International Trade Compliance (ITC) within the Legal Department at Gulfstream. Responsible for global import/export, ITAR/EAR, MEU/MIEU, antiboycott, import VAT, sanctions and other applicable regulations. Must have strong leadership skills and the ability to influence the organization, develop strategic direction, operationalize key initiatives, and ensure successful execution of the ITC program to increase efficiencies, capture opportunities, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations everywhere Gulfstream conducts business.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Provide proactive global trade risk assessment and identification of opportunities to ensure company alignment with the evolving global trade landscape; provide innovative recommendations and lead the implementation of initiatives and measurable process improvements .
2. Provide leadership, guidance, direction and counsel to management, leadership and external customers regarding trade compliance, and serve as the Company subject matter expert on ITC .
3. Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, tools, and programs necessary for international trade compliance and optimization initiatives globally throughout the company .
4. Responsible for all licenses, protests, disclosures and other reg filings related to trade compliance activity for submission to US and foreign govt authorities .
5. Serve as primary point of contact with GD HQ, and US and foreign governmental authorities concerning the Company's international trade compliance .
6. Support, encourage, and sometimes lead cross-functional initiatives to ensure continuity with ITC systems, policies, and initiatives .
7. Responsible for compliant and efficient operation of special trade programs, such as Foreign Trade Zones, IMMEX, Inward / Outward Processing, bonded warehousing, as well as supply chain security programs, such as C-TPAT, OEA, and AEO .
8. Ensure technical accuracy of guidance on all areas of global trade, including classification, valuation, free trade agreements, licensing, and other core competencies .
9. Develop and deliver international trade compliance training for Company employees .
10. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality of workflows, templates, policies and processes .
11. Ability to serve as a designated "Empowered Official" per the ITAR to provide required. certifications to the U.S. State Departments Directorate of Defense Trade Controls .
12. Conduct, as well as provide oversight and leadership for, internal assessments, audits and investigations concerning international trade compliance issues or initiatives .
13. Responsible for planning, alignment and execution dept budget; responsible for management and development of the ITC team .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Excellent knowledge and understanding of customs, export controls, sanctions, ITAR, antiboycott, import VAT, and other relevant international trade compliance laws, regulations and relevant govt agencies, particularly the US, Mexico, UK, and EU.
2. Familiarity with GTS and other tools and digitization opportunities to enhance compliance, workflows, and efficiencies.
3. Understanding of a mfg environment and product support ops, applicable FAA regs, personnel, and related business systems.

A credit history check from a national credit bureau will be conducted for all candidates for this position including new hires and current employees seeking promotion or transfer.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 229143

Category: Program Office

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/31/2025

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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