Trade Compliance Specialist
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Logistics Management · Procurement
In short
Emerson is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist in Round Rock, TX, to manage import, export, and regulatory compliance activities. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure global trade operations align with company policies and international trade requirements, including HTS classification and export license applications. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with at least 3 years in international trade compliance and a strong understanding of U.S. import/export regulations.
Responsibilities
- Provide clear and accurate instructions to customs brokers for import shipments, including guidance on classification, valuation, country of origin, and other regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate import clearance activities and partner with logistics, supply chain, finance, engineering, and other stakeholders to resolve compliance questions.
- Review transactions for export compliance considerations, including licensing, restricted destinations, and end-use or end-user risks.
- Perform restricted party and sanctions screenings; assess and document results; and escalate complex issues when appropriate.
- Prepare and support export license applications by compiling relevant business, technical, and transactional information.
- Classify products, parts, software, and technology using applicable trade classification systems.
- Maintain accurate and complete compliance records, documentation, and procedures in alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Utilize systems and tools to support classification, screening, reporting, and compliance monitoring activities.
- Contribute to internal audits, process improvements, training materials, and business communications.
- Partner across teams to provide practical guidance and foster consistent, audit-ready compliance practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Legal Studies, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in international trade compliance, import/export operations, customs, logistics, regulatory compliance, or a related function.
- Working knowledge of U.S. import and export regulations, customs processes, restricted party screening, export licensing, and recordkeeping requirements.
- Experience with HTS classification, ECCN assignment, export control reviews, and compliance procedural documentation.
- Ability to analyze regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business guidance.
- Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills with high attention to detail.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States. No sponsorship will be provided.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience using ACE reporting tools and trade compliance systems, including Oracle, SAP, TRAX, E2Open, TradeSphere Exporter, Archer, or similar tools.
- Experience supporting customs broker management, broker instructions, post-entry activities, and broker standard operating procedures.
- Experience preparing or supporting export license applications SNAP-R and managing temporary import/export documentation such as ATA Carnets.
- Experience supporting internal audits, self-assessments, corrective action plans, training materials, compliance process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration in a matrixed environment.
Benefits
- Variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee resource groups
- Recognition programs
- Flexible time off plans
- Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
- Vacation and holiday leave
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Company
Emerson
Job Posted
1 month ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
Hybrid
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Round Rock, United States
Qualification
Bachelor
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