[Hiring] Director, Global Trade Compliance @Super Micro Computer

Role Description

Super Micro Computer, Inc. is seeking an experienced Director, Global Trade Compliance to support our Malaysia office by providing strategic leadership for the company's global trade operations framework for import, export, customs, and trade compliance activities across worldwide manufacturing and supply chain operations.

This executive leadership role is responsible for developing and driving enterprise-wide trade compliance policies, governance, operational standards, automation strategy, and continuous process improvement initiatives while overseeing regional trade operations in Malaysia.

The Director will establish scalable, technology-enabled trade processes that improve operational efficiency, strengthen regulatory compliance, and support Supermicro's rapidly growing AI, cloud computing, server, semiconductor, and advanced technology manufacturing business.

The Director will partner closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, Legal, IT, Sales, and Global Trade Compliance leadership to standardize global trade processes, implement automation solutions, optimize ERP and trade management systems, and establish best-in-class operational controls across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, Business, Customs, Engineering, Law, or related field or relevant work experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in global trade compliance, customs, import/export operations, or international supply chain.
• 7+ years of leadership experience managing global trade operations or compliance organizations.
• Demonstrated success building enterprise-wide governance programs, policies, and operational frameworks.
• Experience leading digital transformation, automation initiatives, and trade technology implementations.
• Experience supporting multinational manufacturing organizations within the technology, electronics, semiconductor, AI infrastructure, or server industries.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. EAR, sanctions regulations, Taiwan customs and SHTC regulations, import/export compliance, customs valuation, HTS classification, and country of origin.
• Strong understanding of global customs operations, trade management systems, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Experience with SAP, SAP GTS, ERP systems, workflow automation platforms, analytics, and business intelligence tools.
• Proven executive leadership with the ability to influence senior management across global organizations.
• Strong strategic planning, organizational development, and change management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop enterprise policies, governance frameworks, and scalable business processes.
• Exceptional communication, executive presentation, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and operational excellence mindset.

Requirements

• Experience implementing SAP GTS, global trade management platforms, or enterprise workflow automation solutions.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide process transformation and digital modernization initiatives.
• Knowledge of AI-driven automation, workflow optimization, and data analytics within trade compliance.
• Experience supporting AI infrastructure, GPUs, semiconductors, advanced servers, or other high-technology manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing global customs audits, export licensing programs, regulatory investigations, and government agency engagements.
• Fluency in English.

Company Description

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide.

We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.