Head of Operations & Business Management

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. This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities.

This position will be responsible for leading & managing Acuity's Global Trade & Customs Operations team. This leader will build, enable and execute customs compliance and operations work. This leader will ensure regulatory application through the supply chain working in close partnership with our Finance/Tax Organization and our Compliance Team. Broker Management (Drawback, Audits, HTS, Timeliness, ISF filing, Post Summery Corrections, Recordkeeping).

• Work with freight forwarders, US customs officers, custom brokers, and internal and external customers on all matters pertaining to customs and import and export regulations
• Ensure compliance for CTPAT, PIP.
• ACE reporting and portal management for all Business Units.
• Continuous Improvement: Executing continuous improvement and strategy deployment and working to standardize processes and develop best practices.

Bachelor's Degree.

• Prior experience leading an operations team.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Access, SAP, OneSource, Amber Road, or similar Trade Software (PRISMA).
• Knowledge of the Customs Compliance Regulations (domestic/global import/export and application of export/import trade regulations
• Detailed and task-oriented self-starter who can develop effective networks with internal and external customers.
• Travel Requirements
• We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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