Trade compliance specialist

If you are a Trade Compliance professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Houston location, you will serve as the primary resource for day-to-day activities associated with import/export compliance for US locations of Actuation Technologies.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Coordinate import and export activities, including audits, compliance, and recordkeeping.
• Support the assignment and maintenance of HTSUS and ECCN classifications and classify new and existing products as needed.
• Serve as the site subject matter expert and liaison for import/export compliance issues, including coordination with compliance users, gatekeepers, and Shared Services.
• Develop, implement, and maintain import/export policies, procedures, and work instructions to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide trade compliance training and stay current on applicable laws, regulations, industry requirements, and regulatory updates.
• Monitor and maintain proper customs valuation, including payments, assists, and other additions to the price paid or payable.
• Support export licensing requirements, including license applications and deemed export license applications, and work with IT to ensure systems support compliance requirements.
• Partner with functional teams on country-of-origin classification and marking requirements.

Who You Are:

You deliver messages in a clear, compelling and concise manner, and you actively listen and check for understanding. You invite input and share ownership and visibility. You proactively develop relationships with a wide variety of people, and you act with diplomacy and tact. You step up to handle tough issues, and you quickly and decisively take actions in fast-changing, unpredictable situations.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• B.S. degree in Business, technical field, law or equivalent work experience
• 5 years related experience, including minimum of 3 years of import/export compliance accountability in industry or government position
• Import: CFR 15 knowledge, understanding of USHTS classification, Customs and Border Protection forms and responses, Transportation In Bond, import entry packets, Importer Self Filing, PSAs, ADD/CVD, Broker communication, valuation, country of origin and marking, record keeping
• Export: CFR 19 knowledge, understanding of ECCN classification, Shipper’s Letter of Instruction, Electronic Export Information, Embargos, Sanctions, Boycott, Freight Forwarder / carrier communication, transaction and restricted party screening, record keeping
• Ability to coordinate the implementation and adoption of all import/export/supply chain security policies in all facilities within scope
• Ability to create, review and adhere to internal Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Logistics – General knowledge of Ocean, Air, Parcel and Truck
• Incoterms – General knowledge
• Supply Chain Security – General Knowledge
• Knowledge of Archer, Tradesphere Exporter, Oracle, TRAX, Global Trade Management

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.

Learn more about our Culture & Values

https://www.emerson.com/en-us/about-us/living-our-purpose

WHY EMERSON

https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/careers/meet-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.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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