Trade Operations Manager- Americas

QSC is creating exceptional, people-centric experiences with the perfect balance of technology and creativity. Q-SYS, our innovative full stack audio, video and control platform, unifies data, devices and a cloud-first architecture, empowering organizations to deliver transformative AV experiences across built spaces. Building on the QSC legacy, QSC Audio delivers audio technology that empowers live entertainers and sound reinforcement professionals with the confidence to create and deliver memorable experiences for their audiences.

Atrius, Distech Controls and QSC are part of the Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) business segment. Our mission is to make spaces smarter, safer and greener through our strategy of connecting the edge with the cloud using disruptive technologies that leverage data interoperability.

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  . #QSYS

Work location:

• This position requires on-site presence in Corporate CA, HQ, following a hybrid work model.

Primarily responsible for ensuring QSC's compliance with trade laws, trade business processes, and regulations in the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Latin America in accordance with corporate policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks. This role serves as the primary regional point of contact for customs and export compliance matters across the Americas and partners closely with Internal Legal Trade Compliance to support implementation of global trade compliance policies and requirements.

The position provides technical trade compliance expertise and operational leadership for customs and export compliance activities, including HTS classification, ECCN classification, country of origin determinations, customs valuation, free trade agreement qualification, duty drawback, tariff analysis, and export controls. The role leads compliance assessments, audits, monitoring activities, and corrective action initiatives, develops auditable compliance documentation, and identifies and mitigates compliance risks while supporting business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Customs Classification, Country of Origin & Trade Determinations
Conduct and maintain HTSUS classifications, customs valuation reviews, country of origin determinations, substantial transformation analyses, and regulatory assessments supporting imports and exports throughout the Americas. Develop and maintain audit ready records and technical compliance memoranda supporting regulatory requirements.

Export Controls & ECCN Classification
Conduct and maintain ECCN classifications, export licensing determinations, EAR compliance reviews, denied party screening oversight, and export control assessments. Maintain BIS compliant records and supporting documentation, and support export compliance…