International Trade Compliance Manager

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.