Senior Specialist, Trade Compliance

Provide specialized support to the Trade Compliance Manager and Discrete Automation (DAUT) business unit by maintaining, implementing, improving, and reviewing various trade compliance functions and requirements.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities will be:

• Provides specialized support in the development and maintenance of Discrete Automation’s trade compliance program, including: 
  • Training Program Support:  assist with maintaining training materials, scheduling training sessions and maintaining the training calendar, and ensuring functional areas and gatekeepers are up-to-date with Emerson training requirements
  • Customs Support:  monitor and audit import/export activity, assist with the maintenance of business unit brokerage SOP’s, bonds, POA’s, classification databases and broker requests for information
  • Overall ITC Program support: implementing Emerson standards in daily operations, facilitating import and export activities for DAUT businesses, assisting with site visits and audits, compliance assistance to DAUT businesses with issues, third party/ restricted party screening management
  • Ensure business locations and functional areas follow policies, procedures and internal controls in accordance with Emerson standards
  • Assist in compliance with special export compliance programs such as Embargoes and Sanctions, Military/ITAR, Technology, Software/Encryption, Cloud Computing, Nuclear, Classifications, BIS Licensing, Deemed and Routed Exports (as applicable)
  • Manage special import compliance programs such as Free Trade Agreements, Bonded Operations, Tariff Classifications, Valuation, Section 301/232 and IEEPA tariffs
  • Assist with supply chain security compliance programs such as Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), Authorized Economic Operator (AEO-Mexico) and Partners in Protection (PIP)
  • Participate on other functions teams – such as the brokerage mode team or other functional Emerson teams
• Monitor and maintain trade compliance information in Oracle, Tradesphere, SAP and other compliance systems, modules and data repositories 
• Conducts data analysis and special projects as assigned by the Trade Compliance Manager, including detailed legal research;
• Maintain and organize records and files in accordance with Emerson and Customs record retention requirements
• Identify and advance process improvement opportunities and other tasks as assigned

Who You Are:

You persist in the face of challenges and setbacks. You continually scan the environment for technology breakthroughs. You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions. You seamlessly adapt style to fit the specific needs of others. You proactively develop relationships with a wide variety of people. 

For this Role, You Will Need:

• 4-6 years of relevant work experience in international trade compliance
• Bachelors or associates degree in International Trade, Legal, Business, Finance or related field relevant to trade compliance, other advanced degrees are an advantage 
• Candidate must be able to navigate and interpret U.S. import and export laws and regulations, other knowledge of Canada and Mexico are an advantage (or be willing to learn)
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Excellent oral and written English language skills, other languages are an advantage
• Strong organizational skills, reliable and good attention to detail

Our Offer to You: 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s 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 prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. 

At Emerson, we are committed to encouraging a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their outstanding experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that encourages innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. 

The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide rang