VP- Trade Compliance Greater Atlanta, GA Area

Requisition ID: 955055 Store #: M37341 Trans & Logistcs - ATL Lab Position: Full-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary

The Vice President Trade, Customs & Compliance will lead all customs, international trade, export controls, regulatory affairs, and compliance activities across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This executive is accountable for protecting the organization from customs, trade, tax, and regulatory risks while enabling business growth across manufacturing, distribution, retail, e-commerce, and supply chain operations. The role serves as the senior authority for customs law, international trade regulations, USMCA, Regional Value Content (RVC), IMMEX/Maquila programs, Toll Manufacturing structures, customs valuation, transfer pricing, government audits, and regulatory investigations.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute the North American Trade & Customs Compliance strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and global governance requirements.

Lead customs, trade compliance, regulatory affairs, and export control activities across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.

Advise executive leadership on trade policy changes, tariffs, sanctions, export controls, geopolitical developments, and regulatory risk.

Establish governance frameworks, policies, procedures, internal controls, and compliance monitoring programs.

Ensure compliance with customs, trade, export, and regulatory requirements, including USMCA, FTAs, IMMEX, Annex 24, Annex 30, FTZ, Duty Drawback, EAR, ITAR, OFAC, C-TPAT, AEO, CBP, CBSA, SAT, and related programs.

Oversee tariff classification, customs valuation, country of origin, USMCA qualification, RVC calculations, transfer pricing interactions, export controls, sanctions compliance, restricted party screening, customs reconciliation, and recordkeeping.

Lead prior and voluntary disclosures, audit responses, investigations, remediation programs, and regulatory defense strategies.

Direct enterprise-wide trade risk management and support customs audits conducted by CBP, CBSA, SAT, BIS, OFAC, and other authorities.

Lead USMCA, Rules of Origin, RVC, IMMEX, Maquila, and Toll Manufacturing compliance programs and certification processes.

Drive customs duty optimization, trade technology implementation, GTMS governance, operational KPIs, compliance reporting, and process improvements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in international Trade, Law, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Economics, or related field.

Advanced degrees (JD, LLM, master or equivalent) strongly preferred.

Licensed Attorney or significant trade law expertise preferred.

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in customs, international trade, legal compliance, regulatory affairs, or global trade management.

Deep expertise in USMCA, Rules of Origin, RVC, IMMEX, Maquiladora operations, Toll Manufacturing, Annex 24, Annex 30, customs valuation, transfer pricing, FTAs, FTZs, Duty Drawback, export controls, and sanctions compliance.

Proven experience managing audits, investigations, disclosures, compliance remediation, and interactions with government agencies.

Experience leading large multinational teams and working effectively with Legal, Tax, Finance, external law firms, consulting firms, and government authorities.

Languages: English required; Spanish preferred.

Travel

25-40% travel within North America may be required.This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email EmployeeRelations@luxotticaretail.com

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.