Job Description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Provides niche support in the development and maintenance of Emerson’s trade compliance program, including:
  • 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, assisting with site visits and audits, compliance assistance 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.
  • 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
  • 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
• Supervise and maintain trade compliance information in Oracle, Inventory Control system 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 prioritize records and files in accordance with Emerson and Customs record retention requirements

• Identify and advance process improvement opportunities and other tasks as assigned

For This Role, You Will Need:

• + 8 years of relevant work experience in international trade compliance
• Bachelors or associate's 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 Mexico import and export laws and regulations, other knowledge of Canada and U.S. 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
• IMMEX program
• Annex 22, Annex 24, Annex 30
• Communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with different levels of the organization
• Ability to organized and prioritize task, resolve problems or issues
• Priorities multiple tasks and changing priorities
• Work under pressure

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Certification in trade compliance (e.g., Certified Customs Specialist) is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to changing regulatory and business needs.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience with electronic foreign trade files and management.
• Experience with IMMEX program, OEA, CTPAT certification, and IVA & IEPS.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.

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.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing 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 offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.