Lumentum

Director, Trade Operations, Americas

Lumentum

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Greensboro • California • North Carolina • United States

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Salary

💰 $164,650 - $235,200 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead and oversee end-to-end Americas trade operations, including import/export processes, documentation, licensing, and regulatory compliance
  • Build, develop, and inspire a high-performing regional team of trade compliance professionals
  • Establish strong partnerships with Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Finance, and regional business leaders
  • Monitor trade operations performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

  • Minimum 10–15+ years of experience in trade compliance and operations
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, JD, LLM or equivalent) preferred
  • Fluency in English
  • Strong knowledge of export control, sanctions, and customs requirements applicable to U.S. and Canada
  • Proven ability to make complex compliance judgments
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
  • health and welfare benefits
  • competitive total compensation packages
  • annual bonus
  • commission for certain sales roles
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
trade complianceimport/export processesdocumentationlicensingregulatory complianceexport controlsanctionscustoms requirements
Soft Skills
leadershipteam developmentcommunicationinterpersonal skillspartnership buildingperformance monitoringcontinuous improvement
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBAJDLLM