DescriptionThe Trade Compliance team supports Emerson Tool Companys business and growth by aligning with import and export regulations worldwide. We understand the regulations requirements and options available to us so we can transfer goods and technical information internationally and compliantly.
The Senior Trade Compliance Manager plays a crucial role in providing governance oversight and execution direction to leadership and team members involved in Regulatory Compliance for Emerson Tool Company business. The position will be working directly under the leadership of the Director of Global Trade Compliance focusing on ensuring all trade compliance activities across all locations in strict adherence to U.S. and non-U.S. laws regulations and Emerson Corporate policies. They will be encouraged to work closely with other departments to facilitate legal transactions for import/export and mentor others in government regulations related to trade compliance.
In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Promote One Emerson core values while supporting the companys objectives.
- Coordinate the adoption development and implementation of One Emerson Regulatory Compliance standards throughout North America
- Ensure that business/location has implemented vital operational procedures procedural training and periodic auditing as applicable to meet the requirements for their trade compliance program.
- Lead business import/export/supply chain security programs
- Serve as compliance liaison in Archer to support the timely and effective closure of open compliance improvement plans.
- Proactively look for value opportunities in support of other departments including but not limited to Procurement logistics IT R&D shipping finance and engineering.
- Lead USCMA Free Trade Agreement program including: the qualification of company manufactured goods vendor solicitation or purchased goods maintenance of all records producing USMCA certifications for manufacturing plant as well as external customers and oversite of routine audits.
- Demonstrate clear understanding of CBP and FTA marking rules. Ability review bills of material/product specs and understand how to apply marking rules when resolving proper country of origin of goods. Provide leadership on marking standards and accurate marking of items.
- Act as ETCs critical issue point of contact for Trade Compliance questions.
- Establish critical metrics to measure trade compliance operations
- Collaborate with internal and external service providers including customs brokers.
- Maintain SOPs with customs brokers
- Perform self-assessment of trade compliance program on annual basis; analyze identified findings and collaborate cross-functionally to implement plan/program improvements and corrections.
- Conduct Program Verification Process (PVP) and present to senior management and executive sponsor annually.
- Provide business support in third-party due diligence reviews and approvals (Checkpoint).
Who You Are:
You quickly and conclusively take actions in constantly evolving circumstances. You are able to communicate sophisticated issues to broad audiences. You facilitate an open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and collaborators. You serve as a strategic partner to build grow and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships with key accounts. You persist in the face of challenges and setbacks.
For This Role You Will Need:
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent in International Trade Legal Business or related field with relevancy to a compliance role.
- Excellent oral and written English language skills other languages are an advantage
- 10 years of direct experience in multi-national Regulatory Compliance related field
- 7 years direct experience supervising and leading people projects and/or programs
- Strong coaching and mentoring skills
- Comfortable working with senior management
- Excellent digital literacy and experience with Microsoft Suite particularly MX Excel (pivot tables v-lookups & other formulas to analyze large amounts of data) PowerPoint Word Outlook & Teams.
- Confirmed knowledge of Oracle Global Trade XXI Prisma Global Trade Management (GTM)
- Shown understanding of U.S. import and export regulations and rules (US Treasury Department Department of Commerce and Department of State regulations multi-jurisdictional export and import controls Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) and Harmonized Tariff System USA (HTSUS) classification requirements technology management and export/re-export licensing)
- Proven expertise on Free Trade Agreements specifically USMCA/NAFTA and FTA marking rules of origin
- Ability to participate in conduct and lead meetings to accomplish tasks.
- Experience working in region and with local regulatory authorities
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Licensed Customs Broker certified customs specialist or certified export specialist
- Ability to travel 15%/- for success in the role
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
- Oracle Experience
- Experience with project management
Our Culture & Commitment to You:
At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectivesbecause we know that phenomenal ideas come from extraordinary teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program 401(k) tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.
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Required Experience:
Manager