Director of Trade Compliance
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Corporate Headquarters Miami - Doral, FL 33172Position Type: Full TimeFor nearly 30 years, DASI has been in the business of providing comprehensive aircraft inventory support for airlines, MROs, OEMs, and distributors. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, with service centers in London and Singapore, DASI is a truly global partner, serving customers’ parts and inventory needs in more than 140 countries.
DASI is embracing the potential of online sales and their digital marketplace, which has been growing exponentially and has tremendous potential with the right technology team in place to support and take it to the next level.
Purpose
At DASI, the Director of Trade Compliance is responsible for leading and overseeing DASI’s global trade compliance program, ensuring adherence to all applicable import and export regulations. This role partners closely with internal leadership, the Trade Compliance Manager (TCM), and third-party customs brokers to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant international trade operations.
The Director will drive strategic compliance initiatives, mitigate regulatory risks, optimize duty exposure, and ensure the organization operates in full compliance with U.S. and international trade laws, including EAR, OFAC, and BIS requirements.
Key accountabilities
• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance DASI’s global trade compliance program.
• Establish policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with U.S., UK/EU, and international trade regulations.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on export controls, including EAR, OFAC sanctions, and BIS regulations.
• Provide strategic guidance to executive leadership on trade compliance risks, mitigation strategies, and business impacts.
• Oversee classification management, including HS, HTS, Schedule B, and ECCN for all part numbers within the master database.
• Ensure proper documentation, valuation, and country-of-origin determinations for all imports.
• Provide clear instructions to freight forwarders and customs brokers to ensure smooth customs clearance.
• Lead export compliance activities, including licensing determinations, screening, and documentation requirements.
• Conduct end-use and end-user reviews to ensure compliance with export control regulations.
• Assess transshipment and diversion risks and implement controls to mitigate exposure.
• Lead internal audits, investigations, and compliance assessments.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory changes and ensure timely implementation across the organization.
• Identify and implement strategies to minimize duty and tax exposure.
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations to optimize unit pricing structures and duty savings opportunities.
• Manage duty relief programs, including drawback and other applicable mechanisms.
• Develop and deliver trade compliance training programs for relevant internal stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of compliance and accountability across all business units.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of policies, procedures, and regulatory guidance.
• Partner with the Trade Compliance Manager and manage relationships with third-party customs brokers and logistics providers.
• Support high-volume inbound and outbound shipment activities with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Provide expert guidance in escalated or complex compliance matters, exercising sound, risk-based decision-making.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
Key skills and competences
• Strong analytical and risk-based decision-making capabilities
• Ability to independently assess complex regulatory issues and provide executive-level recommendations
• High attention to detail and accuracy under pressure
• Advanced proficiency in data management and Excel
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to influence senior leadership
• Proactive mindset with strong ownership and accountability
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, global environment
Experience and qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience); advanced certifications in trade compliance are a plus
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in trade compliance, with progressive responsibility (10+ preferred for director level)
• Strong expertise in:
EAR (Export Administration Regulations)
OFAC sanctions compliance
BIS regulations and enforcement
End-use and end-user screening
Transshipment and diversion risk analysis
• Extensive knowledge of:
ITAR and U.S. import/export regulations
UK/EU import requirements
Tariff classification, customs valuation, and country of origin rules
INCOTERMs and international logistics processes
• Proven experience managing customs brokers and third-party logistics providers
• Experience in the aviation industry strongly preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment
• Proven experience with duty relief management, tariff classification, customs valuation and customs origin.
DASI, LLC. and group companies are an Equal Opportunities Employer
Company at a glance
DASI is building the industry's most efficient spares spot market by connecting demand with genuine spares supply of all types, from sources around the globe.
With availability pressure stretching existing supply chains, end-users need a single, reliable source for as many of their parts requirements as possible. DASI connects high quality, cost saving new surplus and USM with factory new parts from its OEM and distributor partners, giving equal access to all market players. Participants can streamline sourcing practices – reducing administrative burden in procurement and finance, lowering material costs and liberating capital trapped in both core and underperforming inventory.
Whether you access the platform via our best-in-class e-commerce marketplace or through our expert sales and support teams in Miami, London and Singapore, you can be sure DASI has the part you need when you need it.
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