Director, Customs & Global Trade at Vuori, Inc — NeverHard

Job Description The Director of Customs & Global Tradeis responsible fordeveloping and executing the company’s global trade compliance strategy across all regions. This role ensures full compliance with international customs regulations, trade agreements, import/export laws, product classification, valuation, and duty optimization programs while enabling speed-to-market and cost efficiency in a fast-moving apparel environment. The position partners closely with Sourcing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Product Development, and external brokers to mitigate risk, reduce landed cost, andmaintainuninterrupted cross-border operations. What you’ll get to do: Global Trade Compliance Strategy Develop and lead the global customs and trade compliance program across North America, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM. Ensure compliance with import/export laws, customs regulations, and trade sanctions in all operating countries. Maintain documented policies, procedures, and internal controls. Oversee denied party screening andsanctionscompliance. Classification, Valuation & Origin Management Direct global product classification (HS codes) for apparel, footwear, accessories, and raw materials. Ensure proper customs valuation, transfer pricing alignment, andassistcompliance. Oversee country-of-origin determinations and documentation Manage Free Trade Agreement (FTA) qualification andutilization(e.g., USMCA, EU FTAs). Duty Optimization & Trade Programs Lead duty savings initiatives such as: First Sale for Export Duty drawback Free Trade Zones (FTZ) Bonded warehouses Temporary import/export programs Identifylanded cost reduction opportunities whilemaintainingcompliance. Partner with Finance to forecast dutyspendand mitigate exposure. Broker & Government Agency Management Oversee global customs brokers and trade compliance vendors. Serve as primary contactforcustoms authorities during audits and inquiries. Manage prior disclosures, protests, post-entry amendments, and regulatory disputes as needed. Maintain strong relationships with government agencies. Risk Management & Audit Develop internal audit processes tomonitortrade compliance. Conduct periodic compliance reviews and corrective action plans. Prepare for and managecustomsaudits and regulatory reviews. Report compliance risks and metricstoexecutive leadership.