Trade Compliance Specialist

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

Job Purpose:

Conducts basic daily operational execution against the company’s trade compliance programs, policies, procedures, and internal audit programs to ensure compliance with US and Foreign Government import and export regulations.

Essential Duties:

• Provide basic daily operational execution for Trade Compliance including data entry, customer communication, and recordkeeping.
• Responsible for classifying products for import/export, and ensuring that shipments meet all documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and monitor service providers’ performance and report monthly to management as well as participate in quarterly supplier business reviews.
• Conduct semi-complex internal and external audits assessing Graco’s global trade compliance for all Graco U.S. operating entities. Assist in determining and implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Assist other departments within the company to research and recommend global logistics/compliance synergies that may reduce costs and regulatory risks.
• Primary contact with Customs Brokers
• Provide landed cost details when requested.
• Supports Anti-Dumping and Countervailing, Export Licenses, Duty Drawback, Made In USA, Buy America and other special government programs.
• Maintain correct and timely ISF filings for inbound ocean shipments
• Qualification and documentation management for Free Trade Agreements
• May provide general guidance and prioritization to support staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years trade compliance experience
• HTS classification and FTA/Country of Origin determination experience
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
• Demonstrates and applies a broad knowledge through successful completion of moderately complex assignments.
• Successfully applies complex knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures
• Demonstrates knowledge of organization's business practices and issues
• Performs full range of standard work
• Working knowledge of EAR, US Customs laws and regulations, tariff classification, valuation, and country of origin determination

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).

At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.

Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

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The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.