Import Trade Compliance Specialist-FTZ
$20 - $27.50
Mid
Bachelor's
Thief River Falls, MN, USA
HybridHybrid; some onsite attendance may be required.
Risk & ComplianceRegulatory Compliance & Ethics
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- A bachelor's degree in International Business, Business Administration, Economics, or a similar area of study is preferred.
- Strong understanding of DigiKey's functions, how they work together, and the industry in which DigiKey operates.
- Strong knowledge of the DigiKey brand and its principles.
- Well-versed in import compliance.
- Familiarity with SQL is preferred.
- Previous logistics and tariff experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with ACE, FTZ management software, FileNet, broker and carrier portals, WinDECS, Microsoft Office Suite, and Alation.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and execute import compliance work required under federal, state, local, and global laws.
- Assist business areas in preparing documentation and processes related to monitorship and compliance.
- Prepare and maintain compliance reports related to import issues.
- Proactively identify and mitigate import compliance risks and exposures throughout DigiKey.
- Review and familiarize themselves with DigiKey's tariff-related processes and initiatives, identifying areas for investigation and improvement.
- Work with Trade Compliance, Logistics, and Purchasing to identify opportunities for improved tariff recovery.
- Work with Returns and Purchasing teams to ensure returned or scrapped tariff product is filed for drawback.
- Help create and meet tariff recovery key performance indicators through continued assessment of internal processes.
- Develop a long-term tariff plan to address potential changes in government policy.
- Verify shipments before entry into the foreign-trade zone.
- Assist with zone-to-zone transfers between TRF and Fargo.
- Assist with entry paperwork for consumption entries.
- Assist with gathering information for auditing and reporting completed by the Import Trade Compliance Manager.
- Audit part-record details for accuracy before foreign-trade-zone activation.
- Conduct spot checks of part-record accuracy, including country of origin and quantity.
- Gather information for drawback claims.
- Identify tariff recovery areas and opportunities.
- Assist in identifying drawback opportunities and ensure claims are filed.
- Assist in defining key performance indicators around tariff recovery.
- Assist in defining and developing plans around changes in tariff circumstances.
- Promote and facilitate tariff recovery projects.
- Develop interdepartmental partnerships to improve understanding and implementation of tariff procedures.
- Take on additional responsibilities from the Senior Trade Compliance Specialist or Trade Compliance Manager.
- Attend meetings, conferences, or seminars to gain external perspectives and best practices.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on tariff-related matters.
- Perform other assigned duties, including possible reallocation of efforts to other organizations based on business needs and management requests.
About the company
Digi-Key is a full-service partner for engineers, providing design tools, business solutions, and the world’s largest in-stock selection of electronic components. It helps customers through the entire design process—from prototype to production—by offering extensive product availability, fast responsive service, and helpful support on its website and tools. The company differentiates itself with the breadth and depth of its catalog, reliable stock and quick fulfillment, and consistent service across North America, Europe, and Asia, earning strong industry rankings in availability and speed. Digi-Key’s goal is to enable engineers to move from idea to finished product smoothly by giving fast access to components, technical resources, and project-enabled support.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Thief River Falls, Minnesota
Founded
1972
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