VP, Operational Excellence-Compliance

The Vice President, Operational Excellence – Compliance owns and standardizes how the Compliance organization globally improves its work. The position will provide strategic leadership, governance, and continuous improvement oversight for compliance-driving operational processes across the enterprise, ensuring sustainable business growth through effective trade compliance, quality management, regulatory adherence, process excellence, and operational risk management.

Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, TTI, Inc. is the world’s leading authorized distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. Celebrating more than 50 years, this Berkshire Hathaway company is ever-growing and has over 100 locations in North America, Europe, and Asia! Join a winning team in a growing global organization!

The position will partner closely with the Vice President, Total Quality and the Vice President Global Trade Compliance to strengthen processes, enhance procedures, modernize systems, and drive greater efficiency across both functions including measurable productivity, cost, and quality gains. A key priority will be developing a comprehensive understanding of the company’s Global Trade Compliance operations, leveraging prior Trade Compliance experience while gaining deep knowledge of our business, processes, systems, and requirements. This position will provide strong leadership backup and support future succession while serving as a key business partner to executive leadership, balancing regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, customer requirements, and operational performance.

The position will also build knowledge and experience in Quality to support longer-term leadership continuity across both functions. Position will also leverage continuous improvement expertise and tariff knowledge to provide support and guidance across the broader organization.

Our Compliance Team:

• Partner closely with the Vice President of Total Quality and Vice President of Global Trade Compliance to strengthen processes, enhance procedures, modernize systems, and improve operational efficiency across both functions.
• Collaborate with the Vice President Global Commercial Ops on matters of common interest including tariffs, duty drawback, and Foreign Trade Zone operations.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Global Trade Compliance operations, including key processes, systems, requirements, and business needs.
• Leverage prior Trade Compliance experience to strengthen the function and provide guidance on complex trade-related matters.
• Build the knowledge and experience necessary to provide leadership backup and support future succession within Global Trade Compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce risk, improve efficiency, enhance customer satisfaction, and strengthen organizational performance.
• Develop a strong understanding of Quality operations, processes, systems, and requirements to support longer-term leadership continuity within the function.
• Partner with IT to automate compliance workflows and enhance data integrity.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives that integrate compliance, quality, and continuous improvement principles into sales operations and distribution center activities, promoting operational efficiency, risk reduction, and sustainable business growth.
• Represent the company in industry associations and regulatory forums to influence trade policy and best practices.
• Leverage continuous improvement expertise and tariff knowledge to provide support and guidance across the broader organization.
• Takes on additional responsibilities and strategic initiatives as needed to support evolving business priorities and organizational objectives.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in International Business, International Law, or Business Administration is required. Ten plus years of progressive leadership experience required (distribution and high-tech industry preferred).

What we look for:

• Strong customer focus and global regulatory awareness.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills with ability to motivate and influence across all levels.
• Proven expertise in trade compliance, import/export operations, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, ISO, and ESG frameworks.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and strategic planning capabilities.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise transformation and operational excellence programs.
• In‑depth understanding of supply chain, logistics, and distribution operations.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with government agencies, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and executive presence.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and organizational capability building.
• S. Customs Broker License preferred.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To perform the position, you must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

This is a summary of the primary accountabilities and requirements for this position. The company reserves the right to modify or amend accountabilities and requirements at any time at its sole discretion based on business needs. Any part of this job description is subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Please note that we do not offer relocation assistance for this position. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate at their own expense.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Only candidates authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

What we offer our team members:

• A great benefits package that includes (but is not limited to) Medical/ Dental/ Vision, 401(k)/Roth plan with matching, Healthcare Savings Accounts
• Educational Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Ongoing training throughout your employment with opportunities to participate in professional and personal development programs
• A strong focus on giving back to our communities through philanthropic opportunities

Want to learn more? Visit us at Working at TTI, Inc.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.