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The International Trade Compliance Manager oversees the global trade compliance program activities for Appleton business unit, with a focus on the Americas. The ITC Manager is responsible with leading, implementing, improving, and reviewing various trade compliance requirements and initiatives, as planned and directed by the Director; including the management and supervision of business unit trade compliance professionals.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Develops and executes the strategic initiatives of Appleton trade compliance, as planned and directed by the Director, by leading and implementing daily/regular trade compliance programs, including:
- Training Program Support: ensure functional areas and gatekeepers and up-to-date with training requirements
- Customs Support: performing trade data oversight in ACE, PMS, assisting with customs broker inquiries, maintenance of brokerage SOP’s
- Overall ITC Program support: developing and implementing Emerson standards for Appleton, facilitating import and export activities, site visits and audits, compliance guidance and support to businesses with compliance issues and escalations
- Ensure business locations maintain Emerson’s Archer trade compliance tool
- Ensure business locations maintain necessary policies, procedures and internal controls in accordance with Emerson standards
- Oversee special export compliance programs such as Embargoes and Sanctions, Restricted Party Screening
- Oversee special import compliance programs such as USMCA, HTS Classifications, Valuation, Section 301/232 and other special tariffs
- Assist Emerson and business locations with supply chain security compliance programs such as CTPAT, AEO-Mexico and PIP
- Oversee customer requests for product eligibility with BABA, Made in America, ARRA, TAA, etc
- Participate in other Emerson functional teams – ie. brokerage mode team, tariff task force, etc
- Consults and provides expert level advice to business locations and functional departments on trade compliance, using collected data to review procedures and generated reports to address deficiencies in applicable programs;
- Delivers strategic trade data and financial analytics to executive leadership to optimize global duty structures, mitigate risk, and guide international supply chain decisions
- Ensure that all applicable compliance systems, modules and data repositories are monitored, performing and updated;
- Leverage resources and best practices across all global locations
- Responds to escalations and questions from locations and departments;
- Collaborate with other functional areas to investigate and resolve Trade Compliance issues, and develop and lead compliance projects and opportunities;
- Manage our Manila trade compliance analysts, including coaching and development; Proactively and independently resolves complex challenges where precedent may not exist.
Who You Are:
- You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions.
- You consider multiple and varied viewpoints when addressing problems and opportunities.
- You quickly and decisively take actions in fact-changing, unpredictable situations.
- You facilitate an open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders. You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization.
For This Role You, Will Need
- 8+ years of direct work experience in multi-national International Trade Compliance
- 5+ years direct experience supervising and leading teams, projects, and programs
- Strong coaching and mentoring skills
- Bachelor’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 U.S., Canada and Mexico and other regionals import and export laws and regulations, and/or be willing to learn
- Experience working in the region and with local customs authorities
- Excellent oral and written English language skills, other languages are an advantage
- Ability to travel 25% or more for success in the role Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
- Advanced MS Office skills, especially in the analysis of data
- Strong organizational skills, analytical skills, reliable and good attention to detail Comfortable working with senior management across multiple departments and global locations, including Emerson enterprise compliance teams
Our Culture and Commitment To You:
At Emerson, we are committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster a culture that encourages collaboration, innovation, and diverse perspectives, knowing that the best ideas come from inclusive teams. Through mentorship, training, and development opportunities, we invest in your long‑term success and career growth.
We also recognize the importance of total wellbeing. Emerson offers flexible and competitive benefits designed to support you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. These include medical, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and flexible time‑off options including paid parental leave, vacation, and holidays.
At Emerson, our employee’s passion for innovation and results drives our success. We actively pursue new technologies, capabilities and approaches to drive tangible value for our customers. To reward this passion for innovation and results, Emerson makes meaningful investments in our people. We provide competitive compensation, integrated benefits offerings and fulfilling career journeys that support the growth of each employee. We firmly believe that when Emerson is successful in achieving its operational and financial goals, our employees share in the company’s success. The salary range for this role is $90,000 -$120,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to the role.
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WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
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Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in trade compliance manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, international business, or a related field
- Experience with HTS classification and customs entry processes
- Knowledge of U.S. export control regulations including EAR and ITAR
- Proficiency with trade compliance software such as SAP GTS or Oracle GTM
- Licensed Customs Broker credential or Certified Export Specialist designation
- Experience conducting internal audits and managing denied-party screening programs
Tips for Your Trade Compliance Manager Job Search
Quantify your compliance wins on your resume
Trade compliance hiring managers want to see outcomes, not just duties. Replace vague bullets with specifics: duties cleared, audits passed without findings, denied-party screening false-positive rates reduced. Numbers tied to compliance operations get callbacks that generic descriptions don't.
List your classifications and export control licenses
Include HTS classification experience, ECCN familiarity, and any export licenses you've managed directly on your resume. Many applicant tracking systems filter for these terms before a human reads anything, so omitting them costs you interviews even when you're qualified.
Target industries where your commodity knowledge fits
Customs classification and export control experience is commodity-specific. If your background is aerospace components, prioritize defense contractors and aerospace OEMs over consumer goods importers. Matching your product expertise to the employer's supply chain shortens your interview prep and sharpens your pitch.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists trade compliance manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a real compliance scenario for interviews
Interviewers routinely ask how you handled a specific sanctions hit, a customs audit, or a regulatory change. Prepare two or three concrete examples with actual stakes and outcomes. Candidates who answer in abstractions consistently lose to those who walk through what they actually did.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you'll own broker relationships, manage ERP classification data, or lead a team versus serve as a solo contributor. Scope determines workload and career trajectory, and trade compliance roles vary more in responsibility than their titles suggest.
Trade Compliance Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most trade compliance managers?
The companies hiring the most trade compliance managers right now include Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, and Teledyne FLIR, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Manufacturing, aerospace, and technology firms consistently account for the largest volume of postings across those markets.
How many trade compliance manager jobs are remote?
About 68% of trade compliance manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the role's document-heavy and system-driven nature. Export control program management and denied-party screening tend to be the most remote-friendly functions, while customs brokerage coordination and on-site audit work more often require an in-person presence.
How do you become a trade compliance manager?
Start with a degree in international business, supply chain, or a related field, then take an entry-level role in customs brokerage, freight forwarding, or import-export operations to build hands-on classification and regulatory experience. Earning a Licensed Customs Broker credential or a Certified Export Specialist designation strengthens your candidacy significantly. Most managers reach the role after several years in a specialist or analyst position, often specializing in a specific commodity or regulatory framework like EAR or ITAR.
Can I get a trade compliance manager role without direct compliance experience?
Yes, if you can demonstrate adjacent expertise that transfers directly. Candidates from customs brokerage, freight forwarding, procurement, or supply chain operations who have handled HTS classification, duty drawback, or denied-party screening often move into compliance manager roles by emphasizing those specific functions. Pursuing a Certified Export Specialist credential while in a related role signals commitment and fills credential gaps that experience alone doesn't close.
What does the trade compliance manager interview process look like?
Most trade compliance manager interviews run two to four rounds. The first is typically a recruiter screen focused on regulatory background and industry experience. A hiring manager interview follows, usually scenario-based, covering how you've handled audits, classification disputes, or sanctions hits. Final rounds often include a panel with legal, supply chain, or finance stakeholders who assess cross-functional judgment. Some employers add a short written exercise involving a classification or compliance scenario.
Where can I find and apply to trade compliance manager jobs?
You can find and apply to trade compliance manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your regulatory background, commodity experience, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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