Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company ยท 2 months ago
International Trade Compliance Specialist
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of functional hardware and storage-related components. They are seeking an International Trade Compliance Specialist to help navigate U.S. Customs and international trade regulations while ensuring efficient and compliant operations.
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Responsibilities
Maintain a high level of expertise in all areas of Customs regulations, including customs clearance processes, classification and valuation
Monitor and analyze changes in U.S. and global tariffs, including Section 301/232 and retaliatory tariffs, and assess operational and cost implications
Identify, communicate, and mitigate trade compliance risks across sourcing, product development, and supply chain teams
HTS Code analysis, utilize trade compliance software and automated tools for screening, classification, and recordkeeping; maintain accurate data in ERP and / or other similar systems
Issue Certificate of origin and/or United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) certificates as necessary
Import & export documentation and reporting
Duty spend verification, reporting and analysis in support of global footprint analysis and strategy
Develop and maintain trade compliance process documentation including manual creation
Actively improve knowledge of U.S. Customs Regulations; including, but not limited to webinars, seminars, and classes offered by Customs Brokers and the Customs Agencies
Support of customer requests related to Trade Compliance and/or customs activities
Qualification
Required
2 years of experience in trade compliance, customs or related field
Associates in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business or related field
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite, experience with ERP systems
Strong Proficiency in HTS/HS classification and Customs regulations
Benefits
Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more starting Day 1
Competitive Pay
Generous Paid Time Off
11 Paid Holidays
401K with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discount Programs
Sales Incentive Plan
Bonus and Merit opportunities
Company
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company
A privately held company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, Knape & Vogt is a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.