International Trade Compliance Specialist

Are you passionate about international trade and ready to make an impact on a global scale Were looking for an International Trade Compliance Specialist to help us navigate the complexities of U.S. Customs and international trade regulations while driving efficient and compliant operations. Knape & Vogt Manufacturing is for someone who is able to work onsite in Grand Rapids thrives in a fast-paced environment loves solving complex problems and is eager to make a real difference in our global operations.

Company Overview:

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125-years. We are 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.

Whats In It For You

• 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

What Will You Get To Do:

• 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

What Will You Bring:

• Work Experience: 2 years of experience in in trade compliance customs or related field
• Education: Associates in Logistics Supply Chain Operations Management Business or related field
• Computer Skills: Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite experience with ERP systems
• Technical Skills: Strong Proficiency in HTS/HS classification and Customs regulations