Specialist, Customs Compliance

The Toro Company • Bloomington, MN

4d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The support Toro’s U.S. import and export operations by executing and continuously improving trade compliance processes, including tariff classification, valuation, country of origin determination, and customs broker management. This role serves as a key operational and compliance resource, working cross‑functionally to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant movement of goods while mitigating regulatory and financial risk. The position operates with increased autonomy and responsibility compared to entry‑level roles and supports audit readiness and process standardization.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, with 3+ years of demonstrated experience in international trade compliance will be considered.
• Minimum of 3+ years in import/export operations, preferably in a manufacturing company or customs agency required.
• Progressive experience with HTS and tariff classifications required.
• Ability and skill with multitasking in a fast paced and constantly changing regulatory environment.
• Proven ability to analyze situations and take effective and accurate actions.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage large workload and excel at prioritizing and organizing tasks.
• Excellent follow-up and follow-through skills.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, SAP experience preferred.
• Experience working with mechanical and electrical products desired.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in international business, business administration, or similar preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. and other government regulatory agency requirements preferred.
• Experience with software similar to Oracle or EE2Open.

Responsibilities

• Tariff Classification & Trade Data Management Analyze, research, assign, and maintain accurate Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), ECCN, and Country of Origin (COO) data for U.S. imports and exports in SAP; ensure updates are timely, accurate, and audit‑ready.
• Customs Broker Management Administer and manage relationships with U.S. customs brokers, including responding to inquiries, resolving entry issues, validating data accuracy, and ensuring timely customs clearance. Serve as a primary operational point of contact for broker escalations and performance issues.
• Entry Auditing & Post‑Entry Compliance Perform audits of U.S. and Canada customs entries to identify errors, assess compliance risk, and coordinate corrective actions with brokers and internal stakeholders.
• Invoicing & Financial Controls Audit, process, log, and assign appropriate Toro account numbers to customs broker invoices; support accurate allocation of duties, taxes, and fees to appropriate cost centers.
• Operational Execution & SAP Support Ensure daily SAP uploads are completed, maintain trade‑related SAP tables, prepare reports, and retain documentation in accordance with regulatory and internal recordkeeping requirements.
• Duty Mitigation & Trade Programs Support and administer duty mitigation programs (e.g., 9801, 9802, 9817) and assist with drawback‑related activities, reporting, and documentation.
• Process Documentation & Continuous Improvement Create, maintain, and update documented procedures supporting U.S. import/export operations; identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Training & Internal Support Educate and support internal customers on U.S. import/export requirements, broker processes, and data accuracy expectations.
• Compliance Monitoring Conduct routine compliance reviews, including COO markings and regulatory checks, and support internal audits and corrective action plans.

Benefits

• Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.
• Food - Take advantage of our onsite café, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day.
• Wellness - The Toro Company’s HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical well-being, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.
• Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer` in the community.
• Summer Hours – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Bloomington HQ are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.
• Competitive Salary – A reasonable salary estimate is $75,000-$85,000 for this opportunity.
• If you need to, you can access your pay early with the One@Work app, formerly the Even app.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees