Senior Manager, Global Trade Compliance

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives. 

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. 

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com. 

 

Work location:

• This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities.

Job Summary

The Global Trade Compliance Senior Manager is a key role within the company’s global trade compliance program, ensuring adherence to all applicable import/export laws, regulations, and sanctions requirements. This role drives strategic compliance initiatives, supports global business expansion, and mitigates regulatory risk through robust governance, due diligence, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Support global import/export compliance programs, including classification, licensing, and adherence to export controls and sanctions regulations.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries, including coordination with regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct risk assessments and internal audit programs (classification, valuation, country of origin, ACE filings, BIS/export controls), including remediation and continuous improvement efforts.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with regulatory programs including BAA (Buy American Act), BABA (Build America, Buy America), TAA (Trade Agreements Act), and similar requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain global trade compliance policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Manage and analyze trade compliance metrics, KPIs, and data trends to monitor program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
• 9 to 12 years of relevant experience
• Advanced expertise in U.S. and international export controls, sanctions, customs valuation, origin, BABA/BAA/TAA, CTPAT and international regulations
• Independent regulatory interpretation and compliance positioning in complex, multi-jurisdictional matters
• Development and governance of global trade compliance frameworks and internal control structures
• Establish and manage third-party screening and oversight programs (suppliers, distributors, brokers, agents), including risk-based monitoring
• Regulatory audit strategy, disclosure management, and authority engagement
• Trade compliance systems oversight, data integrity controls, and process integration
• Organizational design, leadership of multi-regional teams, and executive advisory communication

Preferred

• Degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Law, Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in global, multi-jurisdictional trade compliance environments

Travel Requirements

0-25%

 

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The range for this position is $104,200.00 to $225,500.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click here.

 

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