Trade Compliance Manager

Acuity; Georgia; Remote; USD 107,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity, Inc. based in Atlanta, Georgia, is seeking a Customs Compliance Lead Manager to drive our global trade compliance program and governance. This role focuses on import/export compliance, governance, and cross-functional collaboration to mitigate regulatory risk.

You will lead program support, audits, risk assessments, regulatory compliance, governance, and training efforts while traveling 0–25% and supporting our US-wide operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Law, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in global, multi-jurisdictional trade compliance environments.
• Domestic travel ranging from 0% to 25% and potential for travel.
• Sedentary role with occasional walking/standing.

Responsibilities

• Program Support: Support global import/export compliance programs, including classification, licensing, and adherence to export controls and sanctions regulations.
• Audits & corrective actions: collection, coordination, and tracking of corrective actions from self-assessments, broker reviews, and formal audits.
• Risk assessments: conduct risk assessments and internal audit programs with remediation and continuous improvement.
• Regulatory compliance: support and ensure compliance with regulatory programs including Buy American Act, Build America, Trade Agreements Act, and related requirements.
• Governance & training: develop, implement, and maintain global trade compliance policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Analytics & metrics: manage and analyze trade compliance metrics, data, and operational trends.

Education

Degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Law, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Acuity Inc. 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.

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, our company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.

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.

Job Summary

The Customs Compliance Lead 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 Responsibilities

• Program Support: Support global import/export compliance programs, including classification, licensing, and adherence to export controls and sanctions regulations.
• Audits & Corrective Actions: Collection, coordination, and tracking of corrective actions from self-assessments, broker reviews, and formal audits.
• Risk Assessments: Conduct risk assessments and internal audit programs (classification, valuation, country of origin, ACE filings, BIS/export controls), including remediation and continuous improvement efforts.
• Regulatory Compliance: Support and ensure compliance with specialized regulatory programs including BAA (Buy American Act), BABA (Build America, Buy America), TAA (Trade Agreements Act), and related trade operations requirements.
• Governance & Training: Develop, implement, and maintain global trade compliance policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Analytics & Metrics: Manage and analyze trade compliance metrics, CTPAT data, and operational trends to monitor program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Law, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience: Proven experience working in global, multi-jurisdictional trade compliance environments.
• Physical & Travel Requirements:
• This is a sedentary role involving sitting most of the time, with occasional walking/standing and exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.
• Requires domestic travel ranging from 0% to 25%.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Acuity Inc. values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard 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.