Executive Director, Global Trade Services, Customs Operations

The Walt Disney Company

Disney executive leading global trade compliance, customs operations, duty optimization, and modernization. Governing shared services, regulatory risk, automation, and enterprise trade investments.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeCelebration • California, Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $213,600 - $261,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in global trade compliance, international supply chain operations, and corporate regulatory auditing, with a strong focus on establishing centralized shared service hubs and delivering measurable duty savings. Proven ability to navigate complex trade legislation and implement strategic alignment across multiple corporate functions.

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Global Trade ComplianceInternational Supply Chain OperationsCorporate Regulatory AuditingCustomshouse Brokers LicenseDuty Optimization Programs

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Hard Skills

International Customs ValuationClassification MechanicsTransfer PricingDuty SavingsMargin EnhancementExport Control RegimesEAR ComplianceOFAC SanctionsTechnology TransfersAccess Controls

Soft Skills

Executive LeadershipStrategic AlignmentCross-Functional CollaborationCommunication CadencesTraining Initiatives

Tools & Technologies

Trade AutomationAI SystemsShared Services HubCenters of Excellence

Certifications & Qualifications

Customshouse Brokers License

Industry Keywords

Global Trade ServicesCorporate Governance ArchitectureTrade LegislationGeopolitical ShiftsSupply Chain Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the enterprise head of Global Trade Services with ultimate accountability for the centralized shared services hub, corporate governance architecture, and global trade spend
Establish standardized operational KPIs, communication cadences, and cost-containment metrics for decentralized segment Trade Champions
Direct business case creation and cross-functional budget sign-off for multi-year capital investments and duty optimization programs
Drive strategic alignment with Corporate Tax, Corporate Sourcing, Treasury, Finance, Product, and segment executives
Sponsor modernization of trade automation using scalable, compliant, human-in-the-loop AI and standardized system-embedded controls
Partner with Legal and Government Public Affairs to monitor trade legislation, geopolitical shifts, and international supply chain policies
Translate tariff trends and trade policy developments into corporate guardrails, sourcing risk analytics, and supply chain changes
Serve as final internal functional signatory and reviewer for non-routine government inquiries, prior disclosures, and regulatory remediations
Sponsor creation and global delivery of trade awareness, proficiency, and expert training initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of progressive executive leadership experience directing global trade compliance, international supply chain operations, corporate regulatory auditing, or closely related matrixed financial/sourcing functions within a large public multinational enterprise
Proven track record managing 9-figure duty portfolios
Experience establishing or restructuring centralized corporate shared service hubs / Centers of Excellence (COE)
Experience delivering measurable duty savings and margin enhancement to the P&L
Comprehensive technical knowledge of international customs valuation and classification mechanics, including transfer pricing, assists, royalties, and First Sale
Knowledge of complex export control regimes, including EAR, OFAC sanctions, technology transfers, and access controls
BA/BS in International Business or Economics preferred
Customshouse Brokers License ideal

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided
Medical benefits
Financial benefits
Other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered