Trade Compliance Specialist

Graco•Dayton, MN

1d•$22 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. This role conducts basic daily operational execution against the company’s trade compliance programs, policies, procedures, and internal audit programs to ensure compliance with US and Foreign Government import and export regulations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
5+ years trade compliance experience
HTS classification and FTA/Country of Origin determination experience
Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
Demonstrates and applies a broad knowledge through successful completion of moderately complex assignments.
Successfully applies complex knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures
Demonstrates knowledge of organization's business practices and issues
Performs full range of standard work
Working knowledge of EAR, US Customs laws and regulations, tariff classification, valuation, and country of origin determination
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).

Responsibilities

Provide basic daily operational execution for Trade Compliance including data entry, customer communication, and recordkeeping.
Responsible for classifying products for import/export, and ensuring that shipments meet all documentation and regulatory requirements.
Establish and monitor service providers’ performance and report monthly to management as well as participate in quarterly supplier business reviews.
Conduct semi-complex internal and external audits assessing Graco’s global trade compliance for all Graco U.S. operating entities.
Assist in determining and implementing corrective actions where necessary.
Assist other departments within the company to research and recommend global logistics/compliance synergies that may reduce costs and regulatory risks.
Primary contact with Customs Brokers
Provide landed cost details when requested.
Supports Anti-Dumping and Countervailing, Export Licenses, Duty Drawback, Made In USA, Buy America and other special government programs.
Maintain correct and timely ISF filings for inbound ocean shipments
Qualification and documentation management for Free Trade Agreements
May provide general guidance and prioritization to support staff.
Perform other duties as assigned