Trade Compliance Specialist - The Toro Company

The Toro Company•Bloomington, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

With roots dating back to 1914, The Toro Company was built on a tradition of quality and caring relationships. Today, the company is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground utility construction, rental and specialty construction, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. Through a strong network of professional distributors, dealers, rental stores and retailers in more than 125 countries, we proudly offer a wide range of products across a family of global brands to help golf courses, professional contractors, underground construction professionals, groundskeepers, agricultural growers, rental companies, government and educational institutions, and homeowners – in addition to many leading sports venues and historic sites around the world. The Trade Compliance Specialist supports 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.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience preferred.
Experience working with mechanical and electrical products desired.
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

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.
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.
Perform audits of U.S. and Canada customs entries to identify errors, assess compliance risk, and coordinate corrective actions with brokers and internal stakeholders.
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.
Ensure daily SAP uploads are completed, maintain trade‑related SAP tables, prepare reports, and retain documentation in accordance with regulatory and internal recordkeeping requirements.
Support and administer duty mitigation programs (e.g., 9801, 9802, 9817) and assist with drawback‑related activities, reporting, and documentation.
Create, maintain, and update documented procedures supporting U.S. import/export operations; identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.
Educate and support internal customers on U.S. import/export requirements, broker processes, and data accuracy expectations.
Conduct routine compliance reviews, including COO markings and regulatory checks, and support internal audits and corrective action plans.