International Trade Compliance Manager

Emerson

Oversees global trade compliance program activities for Appleton business unit with a focus on the Americas. Responsible for leading, implementing, improving, and reviewing trade compliance requirements and initiatives.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRosemont • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in International Trade Compliance, including oversight of customs support, trade data management, and compliance program development. Proficient in navigating U.S., Canada, and Mexico import/export laws, with strong leadership skills in managing teams and projects.

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International Trade ComplianceCustoms SupportTeam LeadershipTrade Data ManagementRegulatory Navigation

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Hard Skills

Trade ComplianceCustoms RegulationsImport/Export LawsTrade Data OversightHTS ClassificationsValuationSection 301/232CTPATAEO-MexicoPIP

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationProblem SolvingCoachingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Archer Trade Compliance ToolACEPMS

Industry Keywords

Trade Compliance ProgramsEmbargoesSanctionsRestricted Party ScreeningUSMCABABAMade in AmericaARRATAA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops and executes the strategic initiatives of Appleton trade compliance
Training Program Support: ensure functional areas and gatekeepers 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
Consults and provides expert level advice to business locations and functional departments on trade compliance
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of direct work experience in multi-national International Trade Compliance
5+ years direct experience supervising and leading teams, projects, and programs
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and 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