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Trade Compliance Specialist

Emerson


Job Location:

Round Rock, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

If you are a trade compliance professional looking for an opportunity to grow Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! You will be based in our Round Rock TX office as a Trade Compliance Specialist supporting import export and regulatory compliance activities that enable lawful efficient global trade operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure transactions align with company policies and international trade requirements while helping strengthen processes controls and continuous improvement across the compliance program.

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  • Provide clear and accurate instructions to customs brokers for import shipments including guidance on classification valuation country of origin and other regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate import clearance activities and partner with logistics supply chain finance engineering and other stakeholders to resolve compliance questions.
  • Review transactions for export compliance considerations including licensing restricted destinations and end-use or end-user risks.
  • Perform restricted party and sanctions screenings; assess and document results; and escalate complex issues when appropriate.
  • Prepare and support export license applications by compiling relevant business technical and transactional information.
  • Classify products parts software and technology using applicable trade classification systems.
  • Maintain accurate and complete compliance records documentation and procedures in alignment with regulatory requirements.
  • Utilize systems and tools to support classification screening reporting and compliance monitoring activities.
  • Contribute to internal audits process improvements training materials and business communications.
  • Partner across teams to provide practical guidance and foster consistent audit-ready compliance practices.

Who You Are:

You are detail-oriented analytical and comfortable working through complex compliance requirements to reach sound practical decisions. You communicate clearly with business partners explain technical regulatory concepts in an understandable way and collaborate effectively across functions. You take ownership of your work manage priorities with discipline and look for ways to improve processes strengthen controls and support audit readiness. You demonstrate integrity sound judgment and the confidence to escalate concerns when compliance risks need to be addressed.

For This Role You Will Need:

  • Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain International Trade Legal Studies Engineering or a related discipline or equivalent professional experience.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in international trade compliance import/export operations customs logistics regulatory compliance or a related function.
  • Working knowledge of U.S. import and export regulations customs processes restricted party screening export licensing and recordkeeping requirements.
  • Experience with HTS classification ECCN assignment export control reviews and compliance procedural documentation.
  • Ability to analyze regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business guidance.
  • Strong written and verbal communication analytical organizational prioritization and multitasking skills with high attention to detail.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States. No sponsorship will be pro

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

  • Experience using ACE reporting tools and trade compliance systems including Oracle SAP TRAX E2Open TradeSphere Exporter Archer or similar tools.
  • Experience supporting customs broker management broker instructions post-entry activities and broker standard operating procedures.
  • Experience preparing or supporting export license applications SNAP-R and managing temporary import/export documentation such as ATA Carnets.
  • Experience supporting internal audits self-assessments corrective action plans training materials compliance process improvements and cross-functional collaboration in a matrixed environment.

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 great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment 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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