Global Trade Compliance Specialist III

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Daikin Applied is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Specialist III! The purpose of the Global Trade Specialist III is to act as the company's subject matter expert as it relates to imported goods, tracking and tracing and import compliance procedures. Under limited supervision, the position will be responsible for maintaining visibility to Daikin's imported products and maintaining a high level of compliance with all US Customs regulations and requirements and ensures work aligns with the company's objectives and strategies. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Hybrid - Plymouth, MN

What you will do:

• Maintain up to date and current import compliance procedures and ensure that all employees involved in the import of materials, parts and products are following all US Customs guidelines
• Assist the Global Trade Compliance Manager with development of processes and procedures and filling in to help with complex compliance issues in the absence of the Global Trade Compliance Manager
• Audit of all Daikin Applied Americas entities involved with import and export
• Update and maintain accurate records of all import transactions and related trade matters
• Partners with legal resources when inquiries from US Customs agencies are received that require a formal Daikin response
• Classification of all SKUs and models with the correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule, while ensuring all SKUs and models have the correct country of origin is identified
• Keep up with changes to US Customs regulations
• Respond to inquiries from brokerage providers to ensure efficient release of merchandise
• Prepares documentation as needed to support business units needs including export and invoice verification
• Track and verify USCBP duties and taxes payable and notify Treasury of pending payments
• Audit of inventory to ensure country of origin markings and descriptions are correct
• Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level professionals as well as provides training to employees on proper procedures
• Perform additional projects and duties to support ongoing business needs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Supply Chain or similar
• 4+ Years of National/International Trade and/or Compliance experience
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trade Compliance Certification and/or U.S. Customs Brokers License

Benefits:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short term and long term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
• Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $66,000 to $105,600 in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
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