Analyst- Classification, Import​/Export

Classification Analyst (Solventum)

As a Classification Analyst, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here you will make an impact by:

• Providing ongoing training and direction to operations and business unit personnel regarding harmonized tariff schedule (HTS) and other government agency reporting requirements.
• Holding ownership of tariff classification rules and maintenance of existing data to ensure data accuracy.
• Actively monitoring tariff classification changes for your designated region(s), updating internal databases and communicating this to external brokers.
• Demonstrating effective communication skills and strong analytical ability to anticipate and resolve issues while enabling improved decision making.
• Demonstrating knowledge of regulatory requirements and utilizing depth and breadth of experience to establish trade policies and procedures aligned with regulatory changes, risk, and impact.
• Monitoring and seeking to influence applicable country trade regulatory activity and serving as a liaison at both national and local agency levels.
• Driving improved regulatory compliance and business effectiveness through process optimization.

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher and 5 years of professional experience in harmonized tariff schedule (HTS) Classification.
• High school or GED, U.S. Customs broker license, and 9 years of professional experience in harmonized tariff schedule (HTS) Classification.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• US Licensed Customs broker or equivalent in a foreign jurisdiction.
• In-depth knowledge and demonstrated expertise applying general rules of HTS classification (GRIs) and concepts such as “essential character.”
• Ability to interpret customs rulings, engineering drawings/schematics, and communicate technical information clearly.
• Experience with large and transformative projects involving international trade.
• Experience working cross-functionally across different geographies, functions, and systems of record.
• Expertise with trade focus areas such as release, classification, valuation, and trade risk management.
• Familiarity with working knowledge of PGAs.
• Experience handling broker inquiries.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with SAP GTS and Tradeflow is a plus.

• Hybrid Eligible – job duties allow for some remote work but require travel to Eagan, MN or San Antonio, TX at least 3 days per week.
• Travel may include up to 10% domestic/international.
• Relocation assistance may be authorized.
• You must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Compensation range: $83,600 - $114,950 (base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible). This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. Benefits include Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences, and Retirement Benefits.

Solventum is an equal opportunity employer. Solventum will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.