Director of International Logistics & Compliance

LIVE Q OR DIE•Dover, NH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Director of International Logistics & Compliance who understands this space at an expert level and can own it end-to-end. This role is responsible for export compliance and logistics for commercial and military small arms and NFA-controlled products. You will manage licensing, regulatory adherence and the movement of controlled products across borders, while partnering with freight forwarders, importers, and exporters. This role is additionally responsible for assisting supply chain with the lawful import of small parts essential to manufacturing processes. You will operate at both a strategic and execution level. This is not a passive compliance role. You need to understand all applicable federal laws pertaining to international commerce including, but not limited to, ITAR, EAR, the Arms Exports Control Act, the Export Administration Act, and all customs rules, regulations, and procedures. You must have experience with all DDTC, BIS, ATF licensing and compliance processes for export. This is an in-person role. Being in the building, working directly with legal, compliance and leadership, and seeing issues firsthand, is critical to doing this job well. You will be immersed in the fast-paced environment that defines Q. This position reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer of the Company.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant experience in firearm exports, international trade, and compliance
Deep working knowledge of federal law and licensing process pertaining to exports of firearms
Strong communication and leadership skills
Must be able to work on-site in Dover, NH and be comfortable around firearms

Nice To Haves

Experience building or scaling export compliance programs
Experience with military export contracts

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage all international compliance activities & logistics
Ensure full compliance with federal law pertaining to exports
Own the export licensing process from start to finish
Coordinate with third-party freight forwarders and international importers and exporters
Develop, implement, and enforce internal export compliance policies and procedures
Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies pertaining to exports as directed by the Chief Legal Officer
Manage export logistics, including documentation, freight coordination, and shipment execution
Identify compliance risks early and implement solutions before they become problems
Conduct internal audits and maintain audit-ready records at all times
Train and support internal teams to ensure compliance standards are understood and followed
Partner with legal, operations, sales, and leadership to support international business initiatives without slowing execution
Review, understand, and adhere to legal requirements of foreign export destinations
Develop sound document management and retention policies