Emerson Electric

Builds industrial automation tools and software

Global Trade Compliance Director

Regulatory Compliance & EthicsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFlorham Park, NJ, USA

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, including the ability to make and defend decisions with incomplete information.
Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, scalable business solutions.
Working knowledge of international trade regulations, including OFAC, BIS, Department of State, and U.S. and Mexico customs regulations.
Ability to interpret the evolving 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

Enable the ethical execution of legal business opportunities while proactively mitigating risk and reducing cost.
Oversee the International Trade Compliance function for FLMC and take responsibility for developing and managing the Americas FLMC Trade Compliance team and program.
Directly manage and lead a global team of compliance professionals, supporting individual development, project management, and program execution.
Direct compliance programs at FLMC locations, supporting site self-assessments, program verification processes, improvement plans, and business profiles, ensuring they are complete and maintained.
Direct FLMC locations to ensure each business and location implements necessary operational procedures, procedural training, and periodic auditing to meet its International Trade Compliance 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, for 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 investigating suspected violations of applicable regulations or company policies, preparing disclosures, and developing remedial measures.
Collaborate with other International Trade Compliance leaders, including the Final Control ITC leader, to support transparency and advance Emerson's global Regulatory Compliance goals and objectives.
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Sales, and other functions to direct compliance issues to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution; consult with Emerson management and external legal counsel as needed to resolve difficult legal International Trade Compliance issues.
Serve as FLMC's primary interface with government authorities, including BIS, OFAC, CBP, and the Department of State, in coordination with Corporate Regulatory Compliance and Legal, including for audits, inquiries, and enforcement actions.
Lead or assist with Trade Compliance-related projects and programs as applicable to FLMC.
Promote Emerson's purpose, causes, and values while supporting FLMC's strategic plan.

Desired Qualifications

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.

If you are a compliance professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, look no more, we have a the perfect role for you based in Florham Park, NJ. The Global Trade Compliance Director role offers a highly visible opportunity to lead global compliance strategy across the Fluid and Motion Control businesses, within the Final Control Business Group. You will guide the development and execution of a comprehensive International Trade Compliance (ITC) program that supports ethical operations, reduces risk, and enables efficient global business.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Autonomously enable the ethical execution of legal business opportunities, proactively mitigating risk and reducing cost
Oversee the ITC function for FLMC and take responsibility for the development and management of 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 [S[1] supporting site self-assessment(s), program verification process(es), improvement plans and business profile(s) ensuring they are complete and maintained
Direct FLMC locations to ensure that each business/location has implemented the necessary operational procedures, procedural training and periodic auditing, as applicable to meet the requirements of their ITC program
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‑ for 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 investigation of suspected violations of applicable regulations or related company policies, preparation of disclosures and development of remedial measures
Collaborate with other ITC leaders, including the Final Control ITC leader, to ensure transparency, provide support and help to drive Emerson’s global Regulatory Compliance goals and objectives
Collaborate with other functional areas (e.g. Legal, Finance, HR, Internal Audit, Sales, etc.) to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigating 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 (e.g., BIS, OFAC, CBP, DoS) in coordination with Corporate Regulatory Compliance and Legal, including audits, inquiries, and enforcement actions
Lead or otherwise assist in Trade Compliance related projects and programs as applicable to FLMC
Promotes Emerson’s purpose, causes and values autonomously while supporting FLMC’s strategic plan

Who You Are:

You articulate possibilities that will create sustainable value. You promote a sense of urgency and establish and enforce individual accountability in the team. You deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. You facilitate an open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders. You think globally and excel at viewing issues on a global basis.

For This Role, You Will Need:

Bachelor’s degree
Relevant experience in a multinational environment with a strong understanding of regulatory compliance, leading a trade compliance organization, implementing function standards, best practices, and procedures
Strong understanding of maquila operations and free trade agreements, especially USMCA
You exercise sound judgment in ambiguous, high risk‑ situations and are comfortable making and defending decisions with incomplete information.
You can translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, scalable business solutions
Working knowledge of international trade regulations (e.g., OFAC, BIS, DoS, U.S. and Mexico Customs Regulations )
Strong critical thinker ablet to interpret the fluid trade compliance landscape
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (estimated 10%)
Ability to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

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 (e.g., REACH, RoHS, IEC standards)
Knowledge of anti‑corruption standards and due diligence processes
Multi-lingual (Spanish a strong plus)

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 perspectives—because 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.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The starting salary for this role is $150,000 - $180,000 annually and eligible for bonus, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities and experience each candidate brings to a role.

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About the Company

Emerson Electric

Builds industrial automation tools and software

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, MO
Founded: 1890

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