Trade Operations Import Analyst

Solventum•Eagan, MN

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Solventum, a new healthcare company with a long legacy, is seeking a Trade Operations Import Analyst to support its trade operations. The role involves managing external partners (3PLs) that handle import entries for Solventum and its associated legal entities. This includes maintaining Customs Broker SOPs, collaborating with cross-functional teams (legal, Global Trade Compliance, business partners) on import-related matters, researching Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements, identifying missing Harmonized Tariff codes, and coordinating responses to inquiries like PSC/Protests/Voluntary tenders/disclosures. The Import Analyst will report to the Trade Operations Manager for US and Canada.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) AND five (5) years of experience in import operations, import trade compliance, and/or logistics in a private, public, government, or military environment OR High School Diploma/GED (completed prior to start) AND nine (9) years of experience in import operations, import trade compliance, and/or logistics in a private, public, government, or military environment
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 (completed and verified prior to start)
Licensed U.S. Customs Broker
Experience using Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)
Experience supporting U.S. import activities at a U.S. Customs Broker or as an Import Specialist with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Experience using SAP Global Trade Services (GTS)
Three (3) or more years of experience developing control plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), or training materials
Experience using Microsoft Office and collaboration tools to support trade compliance activities
Experience preparing written communications and presenting information to stakeholders
Experience resolving complex trade compliance or import-related issues impacting multiple stakeholders or workstreams
Experience applying Green Belt-level Six Sigma tools to support process improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

Maintaining Solventum’s Customs Broker SOPs
Work on import-related topics as part of a cross-function team including legal counsel (internal and external), Global Trade Compliance, and other impacted business partners
Work with Global Trade Compliance to research Partner Government Agencies (PGA) requirements with Solventum business partners and determine processes to share relevant data with brokers Including FIFRA, USDA, FDA, APHIS/Lacey Act
Identify missing Harmonized Tariff codes for goods and products managed by Solventum and work closely with Global Trade partners to remedy
Research and coordinate with Global Trade Compliance on PSC/Protests/Voluntary tenders/disclosures to determine whether they are warranted and coordinate their execution.
Corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.