Global Trade Compliance Director
$150k - $180k/yr+ Bonus
Expert
Bachelor's
Florham Park, NJ, USA
In Person
Risk & ComplianceRegulatory Compliance & Ethics
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree is required.
- Relevant experience in a multinational environment with a strong understanding of regulatory compliance, including leading a trade compliance organization and implementing functional standards, best practices, and procedures.
- A strong understanding of maquila operations and free trade agreements, especially USMCA.
- Sound judgment in ambiguous, high-risk situations and comfort making and defending decisions with incomplete information.
- Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, scalable business solutions.
- Working knowledge of international trade regulations, including OFAC, BIS, DoS, and U.S. and Mexico customs regulations.
- Strong critical-thinking ability to interpret the changing trade compliance landscape.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required, estimated at 10%.
- Ability to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Autonomously enable the ethical execution of legal business opportunities while proactively mitigating risk and reducing cost.
- Oversee the ITC function for FLMC and take responsibility for developing and managing the Americas FLMC Trade Compliance team and program.
- Directly manage and otherwise lead a global team of compliance professionals, supporting their individual development, project management, and program execution.
- Direct FLMC locations' compliance programs, supporting site self-assessments, program verification processes, improvement plans, and business profiles to ensure they are complete and maintained.
- Direct FLMC locations to ensure each business/location has implemented the operational procedures, procedural training, and periodic auditing needed to meet its ITC program requirements.
- Own and oversee export, import, and supply chain security compliance, including customs valuation, classification, origin, free trade agreements, and CTPAT/AEO-related controls, as applicable, across all FLMC locations.
- Participate in Regulatory Compliance strategic projects, teams, and initiatives.
- Act as FLMC's escalation point of contact for Trade Compliance; assist with investigations of suspected violations of applicable regulations or company policies, prepare disclosures, and develop remedial measures.
- Collaborate with other ITC leaders, including the Final Control ITC leader, to ensure transparency, provide support, and advance Emerson's global Regulatory Compliance goals and objectives.
- Collaborate with Legal, Finance, HR, Internal Audit, Sales, and other functions to direct compliance issues to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution, consulting with Emerson management and external legal counsel as needed to resolve difficult legal ITC issues.
- Serve as FLMC's primary interface with government authorities, including BIS, OFAC, CBP, and DoS, in coordination with Corporate Regulatory Compliance and Legal, including for audits, inquiries, and enforcement actions.
- Lead or otherwise assist in Trade Compliance-related projects and programs as applicable to FLMC.
- Promote Emerson's purpose, causes, and values autonomously while supporting FLMC's strategic plan.
Desired Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in international trade, compliance, business, legal studies, finance, or a related field.
- Experience leading people, mentoring, coaching, programs, and/or large-scale projects.
- U.S. Customs Broker License.
- Experience using systems such as JDE, Oracle, E2Open, or TradeSphere Exporter.
- Knowledge of product environmental regulations, including REACH, RoHS, and IEC standards.
- Knowledge of anti-corruption standards and due diligence processes.
- Multilingual ability; Spanish is a strong plus.
About the company
Emerson Electric builds automation equipment and software for organizations that operate factories, utilities, and industrial facilities. Its instruments measure conditions such as pressure and flow, while valves, controllers, and software help operators regulate processes and track equipment performance. DeltaV manages industrial control systems, and the company also develops test and measurement tools used to validate electronic products. Customers pay for equipment, software licenses, and services that support installation, maintenance, and operation across a plant's life. Emerson was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Clayton, Missouri, in the St. Louis area.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Clayton, Missouri
Founded
1890
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What believers are saying
- Cash generation supports investment: Emerson reported $1.323 billion in fiscal third-quarter free cash flow in August 2026.
- Leadership skills have dedicated support: Emerson's global learning centers run workshops including Leading at Emerson and Crucial Conversations.
- MBA graduates have a structured path: Emerson's leadership development programme rotates participants across businesses and departments over four years.
What critics are saying
- Restructuring affects employees: August 2026 filings show Emerson recorded $123 million in severance and benefits over nine months.
- Hardware margins face input costs: Emerson depends on electronics, rare earth metals, steel, and other industrial materials.
- Product failures carry industrial consequences: Emerson's valves, instruments, and control systems operate inside complex manufacturing processes.
What makes Emerson Electric unique
- Gas processing is a foothold: Emerson says 70% of the world's liquefied natural gas flows through its valves.
- Instrument choice stays open: Emerson's LabVIEW supports over 7,000 drivers for NI and third-party test hardware.
- Measurement coding has integrated assistance: LabVIEW's Nigel AI generates test code and gives advice inside the programming environment.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Remote Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours
- Paid Vacation
- Parental Leave