Hiring: Global Trade Compliance Director Company: Emerson Location: Florham Park, NJ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:48:35 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : CPT, Elasticsearch, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance About the job Required Skills: •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 Qualifications: •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 •In-depth knowledge 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 •Solid functional 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 •Demonstrated capacity to travel domestically and internationally as required (estimated 10%) •Demonstrated capacity to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship •Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in international trade, compliance, business, legal studies, finance, or a related field Compensation: •$150,000 - $180,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!