Trade Compliance Senior Analyst

Acuity Inc.•Costa Mesa, CA

1d•$91,400 - $164,400•Hybrid

About The Position

QSC is creating exceptional, people-centric experiences with the perfect balance of technology and creativity. Q-SYS, our innovative full stack audio, video and control platform, unifies data, devices and a cloud-first architecture, empowering organizations to deliver transformative AV experiences across built spaces. Building on the QSC legacy, QSC Audio delivers audio technology that empowers live entertainers and sound reinforcement professionals with the confidence to create and deliver memorable experiences for their audiences. Atrius, Distech Controls and QSC are part of the Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) business segment. Our mission is to make spaces smarter, safer and greener through our strategy of connecting the edge with the cloud using disruptive technologies that leverage data interoperability. Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or similar certifications in a relevant field (International Business and Trade, Logistics, etc.) or equivalent work experience.
5-10 years of experience in a Trade Compliance role with deep knowledge of compliance processes and how they integrate with other business functions.
Fluent in English and Spanish (both verbal and written) is strictly required to support the Americas region.
Experience with Global Trade Management (GTM) modules, compliance systems, or software.
Experience with cross-functional teams implementing system changes based on legal/user requirements.
In-depth knowledge of USHTS/HS, country of origin, free trade agreements, and U.S. EAR; working knowledge of ACE, SNAP-R, and familiarity with the LATAM import/export environment.
Excellent research and analytical skills with the ability to present conclusions clearly; strong communication skills; ability to promote a robust compliance culture and ethical business practices.

Responsibilities

Primarily responsible for ensuring QSC’s compliance with trade laws, trade business processes, and regulations in the United States, Mexico, Canada, and the rest of QSC’s business in Latin America, in accordance with corporate policies and frameworks.
Support regional regulatory engagement and serves as a key point of coordination for import and export compliance activities across the Americas.
Support, leads, and conducts proactive compliance audits within the region to identify potential areas of risk or vulnerability, and develops and implements corrective action plans to ensure timely resolution and continuous improvement of trade compliance practices.
Analyze and interpret regional trade compliance regulations (US, Mexico, Canada, LATAM) related to imports and exports.
Provide decision-oriented expertise on customs classification (USHTS/HS), valuation, country of origin, special trade programs, and export controls for the Americas.
Work cross-functionally to develop and implement process improvements for import/export activities and actively contribute to the delivery of the regional compliance program.
Develop, maintain, and implement regional trade compliance processes aligned with corporate policies and global procedures.
Conduct trade compliance audits and implement corrective action plans to mitigate identified compliance risks.
Monitor daily regional operations to ensure compliance; communicate regulatory updates and provide guidance/training to stakeholders; escalate critical issues to the Sr. Manager, Global Trade Compliance.