Global Trade Operations Specialist
Job in
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55405, USA
Listed on 2026-07-06
Listing for:
Medtronic
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-06
Job specializations:
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Business
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Data Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first - developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
** A Day in the Life*
* At Medtronic, we seek out and hire a diverse workforce at every level:
We need fresh ideas and inclusive insights to continue to be an innovative industry leader - that's why we make it a point to seek out, attract and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patients
In the role as a Global Trade Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for analyzing products according to the associated rules of origin, gathering and organizing data from internal and external resources, communicating with key stakeholders, assigning country of origin to Medtronic's products, generating certifications, and maintaining master data and records. As needed, this position provides support to various global supply chain projects and trade related data needs.
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We're working a minimum of 4 days a week, onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This position will work onsite at our site in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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* Responsibilities include:
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* + Analyze product, manufacturing, sourcing, and supplier documentation to support international trade and import compliance activities.
+ Apply Rules of Origin and related trade regulations to determine and validate country of origin for Medtronic products.
+ Maintain accurate, complete, and audit‑ready records, including assessment rationale and master data, to support import claims and regulatory requirements.
+ Execute work in accordance with established procedures and independently recommend updates to work instructions to ensure regulatory and policy alignment.
+ Partner with internal cross‑functional teams and external stakeholders to obtain information, resolve issues, and support compliance decision‑making.
+ Manage daily workload independently to meet defined performance metrics, service levels, and timelines.
+ Prepare and deliver recurring operational and compliance metrics and reports.
+ Track and support workflow approvals to ensure timely and accurate processing.
+ Perform peer reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to standards.
+ Provide country‑of‑origin guidance for new product development and product changes.
+ Develop and maintain standard templates, tools, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
+ Prepare and present materials to support moderately complex business cases and compliance assessments.
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* Minimum Qualifications:
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* + High School Diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant experience in trade operations, supply chain, or operations (OR an Associate's Degree with 2+ years experience OR a Bachelor's Degree with 1+ year(s) experience).
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* Preferred Qualifications:
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* + Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Engineering, or a related field
+ Working knowledge of international trade regulations, including Custom's Rules of Origin.
+ Ability to review, analyze, and interpret manufacturing, sourcing, and supplier documentation.
+ Experience maintaining accurate records and master data in support of regulatory or compliance processes.
+ Proficiency with standard business tools and systems (e.g., Excel, reporting tools, ERP or trade compliance systems).
+ Ability to follow established procedures while identifying opportunities for incremental process improvement.
+ Ability to…
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