Job Description
The International Trade Compliance Manager oversees the global trade compliance
program activities for Appleton business unit, with a focus on the Americas.
The ITC Manager is responsible with leading, implementing, improving, and
reviewing various trade compliance requirements and initiatives, as planned and
directed by the Director; including the management and supervision of business
unit trade compliance professionals.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
* Develops and executes the strategic initiatives of Appleton trade compliance,
as planned and directed by the Director, by leading and implementing
daily/regular trade compliance programs, including:
* Training Program Support: ensure functional areas and gatekeepers and
up-to-date with training requirements
* Customs Support: performing trade data oversight in ACE, PMS, assisting
with customs broker inquiries, maintenance of brokerage SOP’s
* Overall ITC Program support: developing and implementing Emerson standards
for Appleton, facilitating import and export activities, site visits and
audits, compliance guidance and support to businesses with compliance
issues and escalations
- Ensure business locations maintain Emerson’s Archer trade compliance tool
- Ensure business locations maintain necessary policies, procedures and
internal controls in accordance with Emerson standards
* Oversee special export compliance programs such as Embargoes and Sanctions,
Restricted Party Screening
* Oversee special import compliance programs such as USMCA, HTS
Classifications, Valuation, Section 301/232 and other special tariffs
* Assist Emerson and business locations with supply chain security compliance
programs such as CTPAT, AEO-Mexico and PIP
* Oversee customer requests for product eligibility with BABA, Made in
America, ARRA, TAA, etc
* Participate in other Emerson functional teams – ie. brokerage mode team,
tariff task force, etc
* Consults and provides expert level advice to business locations and
functional departments on trade compliance, using collected data to review
procedures and generated reports to address deficiencies in applicable
programs;
* Delivers strategic trade data and financial analytics to executive leadership
to optimize global duty structures, mitigate risk, and guide international
supply chain decisions
* Ensure that all applicable compliance systems, modules and data repositories
are monitored, performing and updated;
- Leverage resources and best practices across all global locations
- Responds to escalations and questions from locations and departments;
- Collaborate with other functional areas to investigate and resolve Trade
Compliance issues, and develop and lead compliance projects and
opportunities;
* Manage our Manila trade compliance analysts, including coaching and
development;
* Proactively and independently resolves complex challenges where precedent may
not exist.
Who You Are:
* You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems
accurately before moving to solutions.
* You consider multiple and varied viewpoints when addressing problems and
opportunities.
* You quickly and decisively take actions in fact-changing, unpredictable
situations.
* You facilitate an open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and
stakeholders.
* You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the
organization.
For This Role You, Will Need
* 8+ years of direct work experience in multi-national International Trade
Compliance
* 5+ years direct experience supervising and leading teams, projects, and
programs
- Strong coaching and mentoring skills
- Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Legal, Business, Finance or related
field relevant to trade compliance, other advanced degrees are an advantage
* Candidate must be able to navigate and interpret U.S., Canada and Mexico and
other regionals import and export laws and regulations, and/or be willing to
learn
- Experience working in the region and with local customs authorities
- Excellent oral and written English language skills, other languages are an
advantage
- Ability to travel 25% or more for success in the role
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or
in the future.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
- Advanced MS Office skills, especially in the analysis of data
- Strong organizational skills, analytical skills, reliable and good attention
to detail
* Comfortable working with senior management across multiple departments and
global locations, including Emerson enterprise compliance teams
Our Culture and Commitment To You:
At Emerson, we are committed to creating a workplace where every employee is
valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster a culture that encourages
collaboration, innovation, and diverse perspectives, knowing that the best ideas
come from inclusive teams. Through mentorship, training, and development
opportunities, we invest in your long‑term success and career growth.
We also recognize the importance of total wellbeing. Emerson offers flexible and
competitive benefits designed to support you and your family’s physical, mental,
financial, and social needs. These include medical, dental, and vision coverage,
an Employee Assistance Program, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, employee
resource groups, recognition programs, and flexible time‑off options including
paid parental leave, vacation, and holidays.
At Emerson, our employee’s passion for innovation and results drives our
success. We actively pursue new technologies, capabilities and approaches to
drive tangible value for our customers. To reward this passion for innovation
and results, Emerson makes meaningful investments in our people. We provide
competitive compensation, integrated benefits offerings and fulfilling career
journeys that support the growth of each employee. We firmly believe that when
Emerson is successful in achieving its operational and financial goals, our
employees share in the company’s success. The salary range for this role is
$90,000 -$120,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities,
and experience each candidate brings to the role.
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WHY EMERSON [
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our
diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the
world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join
us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive
knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the
world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the
planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your
skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud
corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our
people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility
seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything
we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek
opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to
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Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United
States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided.
Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT)
, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now
or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex,
race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political
affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information,
disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a
workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers
in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables,
chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while
improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology,
we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve
their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges
with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of
countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for
a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent
graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference
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