Global Trade Compliance Director

Emerson•Florham Park, NJ

2h•$150,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Global Trade Compliance Director role offers a highly visible opportunity to lead global compliance strategy across the Fluid and Motion Control businesses, within the Final Control Business Group. You will guide the development and execution of a comprehensive International Trade Compliance (ITC) program that supports ethical operations, reduces risk, and enables efficient global business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Relevant experience in a multinational environment with a strong understanding of regulatory compliance, leading a trade compliance organization, implementing function standards, best practices, and procedures
Strong understanding of maquila operations and free trade agreements, especially USMCA
You exercise sound judgment in ambiguous, high risk‑ situations and are comfortable making and defending decisions with incomplete information.
You can translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, scalable business solutions
Working knowledge of international trade regulations (e.g., OFAC, BIS, DoS, U.S. and Mexico Customs Regulations )
Strong critical thinker ablet to interpret the fluid trade compliance landscape
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (estimated 10%)
Ability to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in international trade, compliance, business, legal studies, finance, or a related field
Experience leading people, mentoring, coaching, programs, and/or large‑scale projects
U.S. Customs Broker License
Experience using systems such as JDE, Oracle, E2Open, or TradeSphere Exporter
Knowledge of product environmental regulations (e.g., REACH, RoHS, IEC standards)
Knowledge of anti‑corruption standards and due diligence processes
Multi-lingual (Spanish a strong plus)

Responsibilities

Autonomously enable the ethical execution of legal business opportunities, proactively mitigating risk and reducing cost
Oversee the ITC function for FLMC and take responsibility for the development and management of the Americas FLMC Trade Compliance team and program.
Directly manage and otherwise lead a global team of compliance professionals, supporting their individual development, project management and program execution
Direct FLMC locations compliance programs supporting site self-assessment(s), program verification process(es), improvement plans and business profile(s) ensuring they are complete and maintained
Direct FLMC locations to ensure that each business/location has implemented the necessary operational procedures, procedural training and periodic auditing, as applicable to meet the requirements of their ITC program
Own and oversee export, import, and supply chain security compliance, including customs valuation, classification, origin, free trade agreements, and CTPAT/AEO related controls, as applicable‑ for all FLMC locations.
Participate in Regulatory Compliance strategic projects, teams and initiatives
Act as FLMC’s escalation point of contact for Trade Compliance Assist with investigation of suspected violations of applicable regulations or related company policies, preparation of disclosures and development of remedial measures
Collaborate with other ITC leaders, including the Final Control ITC leader, to ensure transparency, provide support and help to drive Emerson’s global Regulatory Compliance goals and objectives
Collaborate with other functional areas (e.g. Legal, Finance, HR, Internal Audit, Sales, etc.) to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigating and resolution consulting with Emerson management and external legal counsel as needed to resolve difficult legal ITC issues
Serve as FLMC’s primary interface with government authorities (e.g., BIS, OFAC, CBP, DoS) in coordination with Corporate Regulatory Compliance and Legal, including audits, inquiries, and enforcement actions
Lead or otherwise assist in Trade Compliance related projects and programs as applicable to FLMC
Promotes Emerson’s purpose, causes and values autonomously while supporting FLMC’s strategic plan