International Trade Compliance Manager
About The Position
The International Trade Compliance Manager oversees the global trade compliance program for the Appleton business unit, with a focus on the Americas. As planned and directed by the Director, this role leads, implements, improves, and reviews trade compliance requirements and initiatives, including managing and supervising business-unit trade compliance professionals. The manager develops and executes strategic initiatives through day-to-day trade compliance programs, including training support, customs data oversight, broker support, brokerage procedures, import and export activities, site visits, audits, compliance guidance, policies, procedures, internal controls, and maintenance of Emerson’s Archer trade compliance tool. The role oversees export programs such as embargoes, sanctions, and restricted-party screening; import programs such as USMCA, HTS classification, valuation, and special tariffs; supply-chain security programs; and customer requests concerning product eligibility under programs such as BABA, Made in America, ARRA, and TAA. The role advises business locations and functional departments, reviews procedures and reports to address compliance deficiencies, and delivers trade data and financial analysis to executive leadership to optimize duty structures, mitigate risk, and inform international supply-chain decisions. The manager monitors compliance systems and data repositories, responds to escalations, collaborates on investigations and compliance projects, leverages global best practices, and manages and develops Manila-based trade compliance analysts. The position requires independently resolving complex challenges, including situations without established precedent.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of direct work experience in multinational international trade compliance.
- At least 5 years of direct experience supervising and leading teams, projects, and programs.
- Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Legal, Business, Finance, or a related field relevant to trade compliance.
- Ability to navigate and interpret U.S., Canadian, Mexican, and other regional import and export laws and regulations, or willingness to learn.
- Experience working in the region and with local customs authorities.
- Excellent oral and written English-language skills.
- Ability to travel 25% or more.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree.
- Knowledge of additional languages.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially data analysis.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, reliability, and attention to detail.
- Comfort working with senior management across multiple departments and global locations, including Emerson enterprise compliance teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute Appleton trade compliance strategic initiatives as planned and directed by the Director.
- Lead and implement regular trade compliance programs, including training support for functional areas and gatekeepers.
- Oversee trade data in ACE and PMS, assist with customs broker inquiries, and maintain brokerage standard operating procedures.
- Develop and implement Emerson standards for Appleton; facilitate import and export activities, site visits, audits, and compliance guidance for business locations.
- Ensure business locations maintain Emerson’s Archer trade compliance tool and required policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Oversee export compliance programs, including embargoes, sanctions, and restricted-party screening.
- Oversee import compliance programs, including USMCA, HTS classifications, valuation, and Section 301/232 and other special tariffs.
- Assist Emerson and business locations with supply-chain security programs, including CTPAT, AEO-Mexico, and PIP.
- Oversee customer requests for product eligibility under BABA, Made in America, ARRA, TAA, and related programs.
- Participate in Emerson functional teams, such as the brokerage mode team and tariff task force.
- Provide expert trade compliance advice to business locations and functional departments; use data, procedure reviews, and reports to identify and address program deficiencies.
- Deliver strategic trade data and financial analytics to executive leadership to optimize global duty structures, mitigate risk, and guide international supply-chain decisions.
- Monitor applicable compliance systems, modules, and data repositories to ensure they are functioning and up to date.
- Leverage resources and best practices across global locations.
- Respond to escalations and questions from locations and departments.
- Collaborate with functional areas to investigate and resolve trade compliance issues and develop and lead compliance projects and opportunities.
- Manage, coach, and develop Manila trade compliance analysts.
- Independently resolve complex challenges, including those without precedent.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee resource groups
- Recognition programs
- Flexible time-off options, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holidays
- Mentorship, training, and employee development programs
- Competitive compensation and integrated benefits offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
