Job Description

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 .

Work location:

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

Job Summary

We are seeking a Global Import-Export Specialist to support and execute daily import and export compliance activities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the compliant, timely, and accurate movement of goods while partnering closely with customs brokers, supply chain teams, operations, and global trade leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Trade Operations & Broker Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customs brokers regarding daily operational and compliance matters.

• Review import and export documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.

• Support HTS classification, Country of Origin determinations, and Free Trade Agreement documentation.

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of customs entries, export declarations, and FTZ-related shipments.

• Conduct broker invoice audits and resolve discrepancies.

Compliance & Audit Support

• Manage denied-party screening issues and coordinate system escalations.

• Perform import and export entry audits including HTS, valuation, COO, and Incoterms.

• Run and analyze reports from ACE, CBSA, SAT, and other customs portals.

• Coordinate corrections with brokers and request Post Entry Amendments when required.

• Support internal compliance reviews, audits, and corrective actions.

• Coordinate in-bond movements and escalate higher-risk issues when needed.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain daily import and export documentation tracking across multiple countries.

• Prepare compliance and operational KPIs for global trade leadership.

• Assist with maintaining and improving trade compliance procedures and controls.

• Support supplier performance tracking by transportation mode.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Trade Operations or Customs Compliance.

• Strong knowledge of HTS classification and global trade regulations.

• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and data analysis.

• Advanced proficiency in English (written and verbal).

• Knowledge of Free Trade Agreements and preferential duty programs.

Preferred Requirements

• International Trade, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, or related Degree preferred.

• Experience with trade compliance systems such as Prisma, IDM, PDM, and Oracle.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• High attention to detail and sound compliance judgment.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Travel Requirements

Up to 15%

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The range for this position is $66,500.00 to $143,600.00. 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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