Senior Manager, Global Trade Compliance

Acuity Inc.•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Global Trade Compliance Senior Manager is a key role within the company’s global trade compliance program, ensuring adherence to all applicable import/export laws, regulations, and sanctions requirements. This role drives strategic compliance initiatives, supports global business expansion, and mitigates regulatory risk through robust governance, due diligence, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
9 to 12 years of relevant experience
Advanced expertise in U.S. and international export controls, sanctions, customs valuation, origin, BABA/BAA/TAA, CTPAT and international regulations
Independent regulatory interpretation and compliance positioning in complex, multi-jurisdictional matters
Development and governance of global trade compliance frameworks and internal control structures
Establish and manage third-party screening and oversight programs (suppliers, distributors, brokers, agents), including risk-based monitoring
Regulatory audit strategy, disclosure management, and authority engagement
Trade compliance systems oversight, data integrity controls, and process integration
Organizational design, leadership of multi-regional teams, and executive advisory communication

Nice To Haves

Degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Law, Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience in global, multi-jurisdictional trade compliance environments

Responsibilities

Support global import/export compliance programs, including classification, licensing, and adherence to export controls and sanctions regulations.
Respond to internal and external inquiries, including coordination with regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders.
Conduct risk assessments and internal audit programs (classification, valuation, country of origin, ACE filings, BIS/export controls), including remediation and continuous improvement efforts.
Oversee and ensure compliance with regulatory programs including BAA (Buy American Act), BABA (Build America, Buy America), TAA (Trade Agreements Act), and similar requirements.
Develop, implement, and maintain global trade compliance policies, procedures, and training programs.
Manage and analyze trade compliance metrics, KPIs, and data trends to monitor program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.