Vice President, Import Compliance

Dollar Tree•Chesapeake, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Vice President, Import Compliance at Dollar Tree’s corporate office, you’ll lead the company’s global trade compliance strategy, ensuring adherence to international import regulations while advancing efficiency, cost competitiveness, and ethical sourcing standards. You will provide executive-level guidance on trade policy shifts, tariff implications, and regulatory risk, while building scalable governance structures that safeguard the enterprise and enable responsible global expansion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, or related field
Active U.S. Customs Broker License required
15+ years of progressive experience in trade compliance, customs operations, international logistics, or related disciplines
Deep knowledge of U.S. import regulations, HTS classification, CTPAT requirements, forced labor regulations, and global compliance frameworks
Demonstrated success leading high-performing global customs teams in a complex retail or high-volume import environment
Proven experience influencing senior leadership and driving enterprise-wide initiatives
Experience working directly with external regulators and government agencies
Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration capabilities
Executive-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in large-scale retail or consumer products organizations
Experience leading compliance transformation or modernization initiatives
Advanced certifications in trade compliance or global supply chain management
MBA or advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive global import compliance strategy aligned with business growth objectives and evolving trade environments
Provide executive-level guidance to senior leadership on trade policy changes, tariff exposure, geopolitical risks, and regulatory developments
Establish and enforce company-wide import compliance standards, internal controls, policies, and training programs
Build a proactive compliance framework that balances risk mitigation with operational efficiency
Lead the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification process, ensuring audit readiness and full compliance with U.S. Customs and international trade laws
Oversee customs broker relationships, including contract negotiations, performance management, and process enhancements
Drive duty engineering initiatives, cost avoidance modeling, and strategic tariff optimization to support margin improvement
Monitor and manage compliance with all applicable trade laws and regulatory requirements
Lead trade risk management and international trade governance processes
Oversee comprehensive supply chain mapping and traceability programs to ensure transparency and regulatory compliance
Partner with ESG, sourcing, logistics, and legal teams to enforce ethical sourcing standards and forced labor prevention frameworks
Lead corrective action strategies and vendor compliance escalations
Strengthen global compliance programs to align with evolving forced labor regulations and international trade expectations
Serve as executive sponsor of the company’s CTPAT program, ensuring continued Tier III status
Lead supply chain security audits, validations, and continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain and enhance trade security controls to protect the integrity of the global supply chain
Collaborate cross-functionally with sourcing, logistics, finance, legal, and executive leadership to align compliance strategy with enterprise objectives
Lead global compliance analytics, reporting, forecasting, and benchmarking to drive efficiency, risk mitigation, and cost savings
Build, develop, and lead a high-performing import compliance team with scalable governance structures
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement