What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trade Compliance Manager position at Acuity Inc.?
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.
We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.
Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.
Job Summary
The Global Trade Compliance Manager is a key role within the company’s global trade compliance program, ensuring adherence to all applicable import/export laws, regulations, and sanctions requirements. This role drives strategic compliance initiatives, supports global business expansion, and mitigates regulatory risk through robust governance, due diligence, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
- Support global import/export compliance programs, including classification, licensing, and adherence to export controls and sanctions regulations
- Collection/Coordination/ Tracking of the corrective actions from Self-Assessments/Broker corrective actions/Audits.
- Conduct risk assessments and internal audit programs (classification, valuation, country of origin, ACE filings, BIS/export controls), including remediation and continuous improvement efforts.
- Support and ensure compliance with regulatory programs including BAA (Buy American Act), BABA (Build America, Buy America), TAA (Trade Agreements Act), and similar requirements under the Trade Ops.
- Develop, implement, and maintain global trade compliance policies, procedures, and training programs.
- Manage and analyze trade compliance metrics, CTPAT, and data trends to monitor program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Skills and Minimum Experience Required
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent - Degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Law, Engineering or related field preferred
- 6 to 8 years experience in global trade compliance
- Advanced expertise in U.S. and international export controls, sanctions, customs valuation, origin, BABA/BAA/TAA, CTPAT and international regulations
- Independent regulatory interpretation and compliance positioning in complex, multi-jurisdictional matters
- Development and governance of global trade compliance frameworks and internal control structures
- Establish and manage third-party screening and oversight programs (suppliers, distributors, brokers, agents), including risk-based monitoring
- Regulatory audit strategy, disclosure management, and authority engagement
- Trade compliance systems oversight, data integrity controls, and process integration
- Organizational design, leadership of multi-regional teams, and executive advisory communication
- Ability to travel ranging up to 25%
Other
The ideal candidate holds a degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Law, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) and brings prior experience working in global, multi-jurisdictional trade compliance environments. This is a sedentary role involving sitting most of the time, with occasional walking or standing and exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
The position requires domestic travel ranging from 0% to 25%
Work location:
This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities.
The range for this position is $107,300.00 to $232,200.00 USD. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click here.
We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Accommodation in the Application Process: Acuity Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodation of persons with disabilities in employment. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation in the application process. If you believe you need reasonable accommodation to assist with our online application system or any aspect of the application process, please contact Human Resources at (770) 922-9000, and select option 4. Please be prepared to identify the requisition / position applied for and the aspect of the application process for which you believe accommodation is needed. The company will engage in an interactive process with you to better understand the request and to determine whether reasonable accommodation is needed and available.
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Salary : $107,300 - $232,200