Manager, Global Trade Compliance - Special Programs (Hybrid)

SOLVENTUM•Eagan, MN

5d•$143,200 - $196,900•Hybrid

About The Position

Solventum is a new healthcare company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for customers' toughest challenges. This role, Manager, Global Trade Compliance - Special Programs, offers the opportunity to work with innovative and diverse people globally. The position involves managing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) worldwide, assessing qualification, ensuring documentation, and driving compliance. It also includes identifying and coordinating opportunities for import duty refunds, responding to government inquiries, and supporting the implementation of special customs programs like duty drawback, FTZs, and bonded warehousing. The role also supports U.S. and other government sales by qualifying products under TAA and BAA, analyzing import/export data for compliance risks and duty optimization, and developing compliance frameworks. The company emphasizes enabling better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives and prioritizes people and their well-being in scientific advancements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) AND seven (7) years of experience in international trade compliance, logistics, or supply chain OR High School Diploma/GED AND eleven (11) years of experience in international trade compliance, logistics, or supply chain
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in International Business, Trade, Supply Chain, or a related discipline from an accredited institution
Seven (7) years of experience with Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and duty savings programs in a multinational or consulting environment
Seven (7) years of experience with special customs programs such as duty drawback, bonded warehousing, FTZs, or inward processing
Experience with U.S. and international trade regulations, including TAA (Trade Agreements Act), BAA (Buy American Act), and related compliance requirements
Experience leading projects and managing cross-functional or global teams
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, GTS) and use of data analysis to support compliance and cost optimization
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience developing policies, procedures, or training related to trade compliance
Ability to manage competing priorities and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Five (5) years of experience supporting global trade compliance programs in a private, public, government, or military environment
Skills include project management, problem-solving, and effective communication across global teams

Responsibilities

Manage Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) globally, including monitoring regulatory developments, assessing qualification, ensuring supporting documentation, and driving compliance with applicable requirements
Represent the team as a subject matter expert (SME) in cross-functional meetings and projects to support sourcing strategies, minimize trade restrictions, and optimize landed costs
Identify and coordinate opportunities for import duty refunds, including preparation and submission of applications to relevant authorities
Prepare and submit responses to government inquiries related to FTA and special program compliance (e.g., CF28 or similar requests)
Support the assessment, design, implementation, and execution of special customs programs (e.g., duty drawback, FTZs, bonded warehousing, inward processing, returned goods relief)
Support U.S. and other government sales by qualifying products under TAA, BAA, and similar regulatory programs, including supplier engagement
Analyze import/export data and support IT/ERP initiatives to identify compliance risks, trends, and duty optimisation opportunities
Develop and maintain compliance frameworks, including policies, procedures, training, KPIs, and performance reporting in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.