Import Trade Compliance Specialist-FTZ

DigiKey • Thief River Falls, MN

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About The Position

The Import Trade Compliance Specialist-FTZ coordinates and executes import compliance work required under federal, state, local, and global laws. The role assists business areas with documentation and processes related to monitorship and compliance, prepares and maintains import compliance reports, and proactively identifies and mitigates import compliance risks and exposures throughout DigiKey.

The specialist reviews tariff-related processes and initiatives, identifies opportunities for investigation and improvement, and works with Trade Compliance, Logistics, Purchasing, and Returns teams to improve tariff recovery and ensure eligible returned or scrapped products are filed for drawback. The role helps establish and meet tariff recovery KPIs, develops plans for potential changes in government policy, and builds interdepartmental understanding of tariff procedures. This is not exclusively an essential onsite role, though some onsite attendance may be required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, either 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong understanding of DigiKey's functions, how they work together, and the industry in which DigiKey operates.
• Strong knowledge of the DigiKey brand and its principles.
• Well-versed in import compliance.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment-based immigration sponsorship.
• Ability to perform work that generally involves sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions involving or affecting the hands, head, and other body parts.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in International Business, Business Administration, Economics, or a similar area of study.
• SQL familiarity.
• Previous logistics and tariff experience.

Responsibilities

• Verify shipments before entry into the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ).
• Assist with zone-to-zone transfers between TRF and Fargo.
• Assist with entry paperwork for consumption entries.
• Gather information for auditing and reporting functions completed by the Import Trade Compliance Manager.
• Audit part-record details for accuracy before FTZ activation.
• Conduct spot checks of part-record accuracy, including country of origin and quantity.
• Gather information for drawback claims.
• Review tariff-related processes and initiatives at DigiKey and identify potential tariff recovery opportunities.
• Help identify drawback opportunities and ensure claims are filed.
• Assist in defining tariff recovery KPIs and plans for changes in tariff circumstances.
• Promote and facilitate tariff recovery projects.
• Develop interdepartmental partnerships to improve understanding and implementation of tariff procedures.
• Take on additional responsibilities from the Senior Trade Compliance Specialist or Trade Compliance Manager.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars to gain outside perspectives and learn best practices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on tariff-related matters.
• Perform other assigned duties, including possible reallocation of efforts to other organizations based on business needs and management requests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED