Rainier Rivera
About Rainier Rivera
Rainier Rivera is the International Trade Compliance Manager at Emerson in Rosemont, IL, overseeing NAFTA programs and ensuring compliance with trade regulations.
Company
Rainier Rivera currently works at Emerson in Rosemont, IL. Emerson is a global technology and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets.
Title
Rainier Rivera holds the position of International Trade Compliance Manager at Emerson. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various aspects of trade compliance, including managing relationships with customs brokers and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
Education and Expertise
Rainier Rivera studied at Lyceum of the Philippines University - Manila, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration with a major in Tariff and Customs Administration. His expertise includes proficiency in business applications like Oracle E-Business Suite, Amber Road Global Trade Management, and free-trade agreement automation software.
Background
Rainier Rivera began his career as Documentation Staff at Transnational Logistics Solutions Corporation in Manila from 2008 to 2009. He then worked as a Customs Broker at MOF Company (Subic) Inc. from 2009 to 2010. Later, he took on the role of Shipping Coordinator at WNS Philippines Inc. in Quezon City in 2010, before moving to Emerson in Manila as Team Leader for Trade Compliance and Logistics from 2010 to 2015.
Achievements
At Emerson, Rainier Rivera has been instrumental in establishing policies and programs to maximize NAFTA savings and minimize compliance risks. He leads the company's NAFTA program, performing qualifications to maximize duty savings. He also supervises the solicitation and audit of NAFTA certificates from suppliers and provides duty analyses to various departments. Additionally, he oversees the restricted party screening program and supports the CTPAT compliance of Canadian and Mexican manufacturing facilities.