Trade Compliance Manager

Acuity Inc.; Athens (GA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. seeks a Global Trade Compliance Manager to lead import/export programs across multiple jurisdictions. You will oversee classification, licensing, export controls, and sanctions compliance, perform risk assessments and audits, and drive governance and training across the organization.

The role supports global expansion with domestic travel 0%–25% and can be based anywhere in the United States. Ideal candidates hold a degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Law or Engineering

Qualifications

• Some College in Legal or Engineering Management.
• Ideal candidate holds a degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Law, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) with prior global trade compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Support global import/export compliance programs, including classification, licensing, and adherence to export controls and sanctions regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and internal audit programs (classification, valuation, country of origin, ACE filings, BIS/export controls).
• 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.

Skills

Trade compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Internal audits

Export controls

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Some College in Legal or Engineering Management

Job description

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 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.

• 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.

Some College in Legal or Engineering Management

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. The position requires domestic travel ranging from 0% to 25%

This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities.

Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. 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.