Trade Compliance Specialist
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Business
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Business Development, Business Consultant
Trade Compliance Specialist
Req
Job Location (Short):
Ames, IA, USA | Easley, SC, USA | Minneapolis, MN, USA
Employment Type:
Full Time
Segment:
Danfoss Power Solutions Segment
Job Category:
Supply Chain and Operations
Work Location Type:
On-site
Now is a great time to join our Danfoss Power Solutions Team! Experience the company culture that has earned us a place in Forbes' and Time magazine's top companies to work for! We are seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Specialist to help support our Team. The Trade Compliance Specialist ensures the company’s import and export activities comply with all applicable global trade laws and regulations.
This role supports the business by managing customs compliance, trade documentation, classification, origin, and risk mitigation while enabling efficient and compliant global supply chains.
This is an onsite position and the Trade Compliance Specialist can work from any of our sites in Minneapolis, MN - Ames, IA, or Easley, SC. Read on to see if this is the right opportunity for you!
What You’ll Be Doing- Ensure compliance with international trade regulations (e.g. customs laws, export controls, sanctions, embargoes)
- Develop and maintain Trade Compliance manuals and SOPs
- Provide guidance to suppliers and internal stakeholders on compliance requirements
- Monitor export control and import control recordkeeping and documentation requirements
- Support customs valuation, duty management, and preferential trade programs (e.g. FTAs)
- Monitor changes in global trade regulations and assess business impact
- Support internal controls related to trade compliance programs
- Maintain relationships with external customs counsel and customs brokers
- Identify compliance risks and support mitigation actions
- Support internal and external customs audits and inquiries
- Manage corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support new product introductions and supply chain changes from a trade compliance perspective
- Develop and deliver trade compliance training to internal teams
- Promote a strong compliance culture across the organization
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, Business, Law, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in trade compliance, customs brokerage, or customs
- Experience in manufacturing or global supply chains preferred
- Strong knowledge of customs regulations, HS classification, and origin rules
- Familiarity with export control regimes (e.g. EAR, ITAR, EU Dual-Use)
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and customs management tools
- Strong analytical and documentation skills
- High attention to detail and risk awareness
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Structured, process-oriented mindset
- Ability to work independently in a complex, global environment
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
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