Director of Trade Compliance

Job Title: Director I, Trade Compliance

Reports to: General Counsel of Americas

Job Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Job Status: Exempt, FT

About SHEIN

SHEIN is a global fashion and lifestyle e-retailer committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all. We use on-demand manufacturing technology to connect suppliers to our agile supply chain, reducing inventory waste and enabling us to deliver a variety of affordable products to customers around the world. From our global offices, we reach customers in more than 150 countries.

Founded in 2012, SHEIN has nearly 10,000 employees operating from offices around the world, with U.S. Headquarters located in Los Angeles and Global Headquarters located in Singapore. In SHEIN, we work with outstanding, creative, and capable peers. We share an energetic and open culture for capable people to discern, work and ignite as a team.

Position Summary

As a pivotal member of the US legal team, the Director of Trade Compliance (official title: Director I, Trade Compliance) will spearhead U.S. import compliance endeavors, ensuring adherence to all customs laws and regulations. Collaborating seamlessly with senior functional leaders and the global Supply Chain Center, you’ll play a crucial role in our success story by monitoring trade operations, compliance, and performance. This role reports to the General Counsel of Americas and offers a unique opportunity to lead and drive impactful initiatives while fostering collaborative partnerships both internally and externally.

We're seeking a detail-oriented individual with a robust work ethic who can effortlessly navigate through shifting priorities with agility and poise. Precision, dedication, adaptability, and someone with a natural inclination towards teamwork are valued traits.

Job Responsibilities

Lead the U.S. import compliance team as a member of the US legal team.

Work cooperatively with senior functional leaders to ensure compliance with all relevant U.S. customs laws and regulations.

Collaborate with the global Supply Chain Center to develop and deliver enterprise-wide data and metrics to monitor trade operations, compliance, and performance.

Define, implement, and conduct compliance audits and ensure corrective action processes are in place to comply with U.S. laws and regulations.

Host and facilitate weekly, monthly, and quarterly reviews with internal and external stakeholders to communicate on processes and operations and represent data/metrics information and project review.

Job Requirements

12+ years of trade compliance experience preferably in multinational corporations or organizations (including experience building and leading a team).

Experience with high volume of de minimis importations is preferred.

Deep working knowledge of trade regulations, including HTS classification, valuation, country of origin, marking and recordkeeping, and UFLPA compliance.

Demonstrated ability to independently gather information, issue-spot, and problem-solve in a professional, creative and ethical manner.

Fluency in Mandarin is a plus.

Knowledge of trade regulations in Canada and Latin America is a plus.

Licensed broker in US preferred.

Pay

$134,000.00 min. - $236,500.00 max annually. Bonus and RSU offered.

Benefits and Perks

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)

Health Savings Account with Employer Funding

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent care)

Company-Paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Benefit Offerings (Voluntary Life/AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident)

Employee Assistance Program

Business Travel Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with discretionary company match and access to a financial advisor

Vacation, paid holidays, floating holiday and sick days

Employee discounts

Free weekly catered lunch

Dog-friendly office (available at select locations)

Free gym access (available at select locations)

Free swag giveaways

Annual Holiday Party

Invitations to pop-ups and other company events

Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages

SHEIN Distribution is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.