Global Trade Director

Keysight Technologies, Inc.•San Francisco, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics/Supply Chain, International Trade or related field. May accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
10+ years of experience in trade compliance, supply chain management, or trade law within a global company
10+ years of people management experience, including global and virtual teams

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (JD strongly preferred)
U.S. Customs Broker License strongly preferred
Global/International experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee existing trade and customs program, including maintaining a comprehensive global trade compliance program, ensuring adherence to import/export regulations and customs laws
Manage Harmonized System (HS) classification, customs valuation, country of origin determination, and other import/export requirements for all products and components
Oversee duty and tariff management, including identifying opportunities for duty minimization programs (e.g., Free Trade Agreements, duty drawback, special customs regimes)
Collaborate closely with Supply Chain/Order Fulfillment, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure efficient and compliant cross-border movement of goods
Monitor and assess the impact of global trade policy changes, tariffs, and non-tariff barriers impacting supply chain and cost structure
Manage trade-related risk, including export controls compliance (in partnership with Legal).
Manage broker relationships
Manage, support and develop local government relationships
Lead and support trade and customs inquires and audits