What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Export Controls Manager position at Emerson Career Site?
The Global Export Controls Manager plays a vital role to design, standardize, operate and continuously improve systems and processes; coordinates the global export control analysts’ workload and provide excellent service to the customers while mitigating the risks globally! Implements and supervises the most relevant critical metrics and formalizes the necessary actions for improvements. This position works closely with the Director of Global Trade Compliance and other global team members for the Test & Measurement business!
In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Promote One Emerson core values while supporting the Company’s objectives.
- Enable the ethical execution of legal business opportunities, proactively mitigating risk and reducing cost.
- Collaborate and coordinate with Business’ International Trade Compliance Managers/Leaders ITC Officers/Executive Sponsors and Liaisons to develop, implement and maintain effective, efficient and consistent global trade compliance programs.
- Coordinate the adoption, development and implementation of One Emerson Regulatory Compliance standards.
- Provide business support in areas of training, auditing and overall program development.
- Serve as a compliance liaison in Archer to support the timely and effective closure of open compliance improvement plans.
- Conduct routine communication sessions with senior management on status of global compliance programs and work in collaboration with global and regional Regulatory Compliance staff in progressing requirements.
- Proactively look for opportunities in support of other departments, including but not limited to Procurement, Logistics, IT, R&D, Shipping, Finance, and Engineering.
- Administer site visits, training days and integrate new acquisitions as applicable.
- Develops and provides training for export analysts and cross-functional employees. Develops training modules for Test & Measurement employees and for distribution and supply chain partners to ensure awareness of U.S. export compliance regulations and processes.
- Develops and implements distributor/partners audit program and track improvements.
- Develops and implements standard export processes across sites to ensure compliance with global applicable export regulations, including vital licenses, through daily operations.
- Lead export licenses: Supervise the application and renewal process for export licenses, ensuring that all vital documentation is accurate and complete.
- Collaborate to create strategy in line with corporate and organizational objectives, develop the export compliance team's yearly strategy and goals, and secure endorsement from the Global Trade Compliance Director.
- Establish performance benchmarks for regional teams: Based on annual goals, assist and mentor regional export managers or export group leaders in creating tailored training plans for all analysts.
- Lead 3rd party export screening tool to ensure proper export screening. Works with internal IT teams to fix bugs/enhance export screening systems. Ensure operational support for compliance with US, EU, APAC specific export control regimes.
- Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk through audits and periodic reviews. Develops and implements corrective action plans and procedures for resolution of these issues.
- Work with collaborators including Customer Operations, Sales to align the expectation of SLA and EOQ support coverage
- Work under the direction of the Director of Regulatory Compliance to support external government agency audits, investigations, reviews and disclosures.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in International Trade, Legal, Business, Finance or related field with relevancy to a compliance role
- Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder
- Excellent oral and written English language skills, other languages are an advantage
- 5 years of direct experience in a multi-national Regulatory Compliance related field
- 7 years direct experience supervising and leading people, projects and/or programs
- Strong coaching & mentoring skills
- Comfortable to work with senior management
- Sound MS Office skills
- Proven understanding of JDE, Oracle, E2Open, OCR EASE and TradeSphere Exporter
- Detailed knowledge of U.S. export control rules and regulations as administered by the Department of Commerce and Department of State
- Proven understanding of Anti-Corruption legislation and due diligence processes
- Experience working in region and with local regulatory authorities
- Ability to travel 15% for success in the role
- Experience with Aerospace, Defense and Government industries a plus
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.
