Global Trade Classification & Country of Origin Specialist (US Remote)
About The Position
As a Global Trade Operations Specialist, you will serve as a subject matter expert supporting Medtronic's global import compliance program. You will determine Country of Origin, assign Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications, apply Rules of Origin, and maintain trade data needed to support compliant importation of medical devices worldwide. The role involves analyzing manufacturing and supplier information, resolving complex trade compliance questions, and making defensible decisions that affect global operations. You will work with sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customs professionals to evaluate product changes, interpret international trade regulations, and ensure products meet customs requirements across global markets. Success requires strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, sound judgment, and experience applying international trade regulations in a manufacturing or customs environment. The role is fully remote in states other than Minnesota. In Minnesota, employees are expected to report onsite four days per week.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of experience in Global Trade Compliance, Import Compliance, Customs Brokerage, Customs Compliance, or International Trade Operations; alternatively, a High School Diploma/GED and at least 4 years of directly related trade compliance experience.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: Country of Origin determination, HTS Classification, Customs Brokerage, Rules of Origin, Import Compliance, Customs Entry, or Trade Compliance.
- For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
- For roles below Principal level, unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience determining Country of Origin for imported products.
- Experience applying Customs Rules of Origin, including substantial transformation analysis.
- Experience assigning or maintaining Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications.
- Experience preparing or supporting Certificates of Origin or Free Trade Agreement documentation.
- Experience interpreting Bills of Material, supplier information, manufacturing processes, and engineering documentation to support trade compliance decisions.
- Experience working with U.S. Customs regulations and import compliance requirements.
- Experience using ERP systems, preferably SAP, and trade compliance software.
- Strong analytical and investigative problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written communication and ability to clearly document trade compliance decisions.
Responsibilities
- Determine and assign Country of Origin for new and existing products by evaluating Bills of Material, manufacturing processes, supplier information, and applicable Rules of Origin.
- Research, assign, and maintain Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications and document classification rationale.
- Evaluate manufacturing and sourcing changes for their impact on Country of Origin, tariff classification, and import compliance.
- Prepare and maintain origin certifications and supporting customs-compliance documentation.
- Partner with Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to obtain technical product information supporting origin and classification decisions.
- Maintain trade compliance master data in ERP and trade systems and ensure documentation is audit ready.
- Research customs regulations and independently resolve moderately complex trade compliance questions.
- Participate in internal and external audits by providing supporting documentation and explaining trade compliance determinations.
- Recommend process improvements to improve efficiency, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
- Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
- For regular employees working 20 or more hours per week: health, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account; Healthcare Flexible Spending Account; life insurance; long-term disability leave; dependent daycare spending account; tuition assistance/reimbursement; and the Simple Steps well-being program.
- For all regular employees: incentive plans; 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match; short-term disability; paid time off; paid holidays; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; Employee Assistance Program; Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement, subject to IRS earning minimums; and Capital Accumulation Plan for Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
