If you are a compliance professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, look no more, we have a the perfect role for you based in Florham Park, NJ. The Global Trade Compliance Director role offers a highly visible opportunity to lead global compliance strategy across the Fluid and Motion Control businesses, within the Final Control Business Group. You will guide the development and execution of a comprehensive International Trade Compliance (ITC) program that supports ethical operations, reduces risk, and enables efficient global business.
- 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
- Collaborate with other ITC leaders, including the Final Control ITC leader, to ensure transparency, provide support and help to drive Emerson’s global Regulatory Compliance goals and objectives
- Collaborate with other functional areas (e.g. Legal, Finance, HR, Internal Audit, Sales, etc.) to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigating and resolution consulting with Emerson management and external legal counsel as needed to resolve difficult legal ITC issues
Serve as FLMC’s primary interface with government authorities (e.g., BIS, OFAC, CBP, DoS) in coordination with Corporate Regulatory Compliance and Legal, including audits, inquiries, and enforcement actions
- Lead or otherwise assist in Trade Compliance related projects and programs as applicable to FLMC
- Promotes Emerson’s purpose, causes and values autonomously while supporting FLMC’s strategic plan
- 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
- Strong understanding 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
- 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
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (estimated 10%)
Ability 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
- Experience leading people, mentoring, coaching, programs, and/or large‑scale projects
- U.S. Customs Broker License
- Experience using systems such as JDE, Oracle, E2Open, or TradeSphere Exporter
- Knowledge of product environmental regulations (e.g., REACH, RoHS, IEC standards)
- Knowledge of anti‑corruption standards and due diligence processes
- Multi-lingual (Spanish a strong plus)
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Relevant experience in a multinational environment leading trade compliance, implementing standards and procedures
- Strong understanding of maquila operations and free trade agreements, especially USMCA
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in ambiguous, high-risk situations and defend decisions
- Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, scalable business solutions
- Working knowledge of international trade regulations (e.g., OFAC, BIS, DoS, U.S. and Mexico Customs Regulations)
- Strong critical thinking to interpret the evolving trade compliance landscape
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (estimated 10%)
- Ability to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
- Experience leading people, mentoring, coaching, programs, and/or large-scale projects
- U.S. Customs Broker License
- Experience using systems such as JDE, Oracle, E2Open, or TradeSphere Exporter
- Knowledge of product environmental regulations (e.g., REACH, RoHS, IEC standards)
- Knowledge of anti-corruption standards and due diligence processes
- Multi-lingual (Spanish a strong plus)
Emerson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Emerson and has not been reviewed or approved by Emerson.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs have been strengthened with a 401(k) plus company-supported contributions such as profit sharing and a recent cash-balance transition for certain participants. These features are positioned as differentiators among large industrial peers.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan introduced in 2026 enables discounted share purchases via payroll deductions. This adds an accessible ownership element to the total rewards mix.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package includes PTO, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave within a broad benefits suite. Coverage breadth aligns with large-employer norms across locations, though specifics vary.
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