Trade Compliance Director

ESA - Electronic Security Association

Director of North America Trade Compliance at Resideo, leading customs strategy and managing compliance for US and Canada operations.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeEl Paso • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $160,301 - $239,156 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead our customs strategy and compliance with trade regulations with particular focus on US and Canada.
Drive team alignment and create strategies to optimize duty savings.
Manage compliance across operations.
Work closely with business teams to develop effective trade strategies.
Partner with teams to standardize and optimize global trade activities.
Lead initiatives to maximize duty savings through strategic use of Free Trade Agreements.
Lead internal audits, risk assessments, and investigations into potential violations.
Serve as a key partner to internal teams and external partners to align global trade strategies.
Oversee the assignment of Harmonized Tariff Schedule classifications for products and commodities.
Serve as the primary backup to the General Counsel for Supply Chain and Trade on trade matters.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A U.S. Customs Broker License.
10 or more years of relevant experience in trade compliance, logistics, and/or a related discipline.
Proven experience building compliance programs and governance frameworks.
Deep knowledge of customs regulations across North America.
Strong expertise in HTS and EAR classification, Free Trade Agreements, country of origin rules, and import/export regulations.
Prior customs brokerage experience or legal background a plus.
Experience working in a multinational, matrixed environment that values collaboration and relationship building.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Resideo provides comprehensive benefits, including life and health insurance
life assistance program
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
disability insurance
401k Plan
vacation & holidays.

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Hard Skills & Tools

trade compliancecustoms regulationsHarmonized Tariff ScheduleHTS classificationEAR classificationFree Trade Agreementsimport/export regulationscompliance programsgovernance frameworkslogistics

Soft Skills

team alignmentstrategic thinkingcollaborationrelationship buildingleadershipcommunicationrisk assessmentaudit managementproblem-solvingnegotiation

Certifications

U.S. Customs Broker License