Senior Director of Global Trade Compliance

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THE WORLD NEEDS  

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive.   That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.  

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible.  In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.  

Chemours is seeking a Senior Director of Global Trade Compliance to join our Ethics & Compliance team. This position will be available at the Wilmington Office Building (Wilmington, DE) and report directly to the Chief Compliance and ERM Officer. 

The Senior Director of Global Trade Compliance is a senior leader responsible for shaping and executing Chemours’ global trade compliance strategy amid an increasingly volatile and complex geopolitical environment. This role will drive the development and implementation of robust trade compliance policies and procedures, safeguard compliance, and optimize our global trade positions in alignment with business objectives. The successful candidate will proactively navigate challenges including trade tensions, shifting tariffs, and evolving free trade agreements, ensuring Chemours capitalizes on opportunities and mitigates risk across all key trade channels.

The following is required for this role:

• Lead the development and execution of Chemours’ global trade compliance strategy, building an agile organization capable of responding to dynamic trade conditions

• Advise executive leadership on the impact of policy changes, emerging trade legislation, and geopolitical shifts affecting Chemours’ international business

• Oversee trade compliance, developing a program that ensures adherence to all relevant regulations (e.g., Economic Sanctions, U.S. Customs, EAR, ITAR, WTO, regional FTAs) and internal standards

• Identify, assess, and mitigate trade risks, including those related to tariffs, sanctions, and other trade barriers

• Help to streamline, modernize and optimize customs and import/export procedures and protocols.

• Serve in leadership role in trade-compliance related government inquiries, reviews and audits

• Oversee third party due diligence procedures related to compliance risks with third parties

• Foster strong relationships with government agencies, industry groups, trade associations, and external partners to influence policy and stay ahead of regulatory developments.

• Develop and maintain robust metrics and reporting to track trade compliance performance and compliance, providing regular updates to senior leadership.

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing global trade compliance team; foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, Government Affairs, Commercial, and other teams to ensure seamless integration of trade compliance strategies with business objectives.

• Drive digital transformation and process improvements in global trade compliance operations.

The following is required for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field

• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in global trade compliance, international logistics, or customs compliance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Deep knowledge of international trade regulations, export/import compliance, and global tariff regimes.

• Demonstrated success managing trade risks in complex, fast-changing environments

• Proven ability to influence senior leadership and external stakeholders.

• Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Experience building and leading high-performing, cross-functional teams.

• Strong project management capabilities and experience with trade technology solutions (e.g., due diligence and ERP systems).

The following is preferred for this role:

• Advanced degree (MBA, JD, etc.)

• Experience with trade tensions, tariffs, economic sanctions and FTAs

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Benefits: 

• Competitive Compensation 

• Comprehensive Benefits Packages 

• 401(k) Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• Tuition Reimbursement  

• Learning and Development Opportunities  

• Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives  

• Company-paid Volunteer Day 

 

We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.  

 

 Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers. 

 

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws. 

Chemours is an E-Verify employer 

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation 

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position  

 

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

Pay Range (in local currency):

$194,746.00 - $304,290.00

Chemours Level:

31

Annual Bonus Target:

32%

Annual Stock Amount

100,000.00 USD

The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."