Sr. ImportExport Analyst
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Job Location:
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 79200 - 118800
Posted on:
06-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. Youll lead with purpose breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
At Medtronic we seek out and hire a diverse workforce at every level: We need fresh ideas and inclusive insights to continue to be an innovative industry leader thats why we make it a point to seek out attract and develop employees who are patient-centric passionate and who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patientsThe Sr. Import/Export Analyst serves as a subject-matter expert within Medtronics Global Trade Services organization responsible for ensuring the accuracy consistency and compliance of product classifications across all business units. This role combines advanced technical knowledge with strategic problem-solving to support classification governance data integrity and regulatory adherence across import export and free-trade agreement processes.
The Sr. Analyst works independently under limited supervision leads moderately complex projects mentors analysts and partners cross-functionally to drive service excellenceachieving classification accuracy timeliness and quality goals consistent with Medtronics global standards.
At Medtronic we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we -person exchanges are invaluable to our work. Were working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary
As a Sr. Import/Export Analyst you will:
1. Product Classification & Compliance Execution
Perform and validate HTS Schedule B and ECCN determinations using engineering documentation product drawings and technical specifications.
Ensure classification accuracy in SAP-GTS DCI and Descartes maintaining data integrity across connected systems.
Lead complex reclassification and data-cleanup initiatives (e.g. DCI extensions EU feed alignment Russia Master File Section 301 updates).
Apply WCO U.S. Customs and Export Administration Regulations to mitigate compliance risk.
Collaborate with Import Operations R&D Regulatory and Engineering on new product classifications and lifecycle changes.
Support Nairobi Protocol PGA and FTA eligibility reviews within the end-to-end trade process.
2. Service Performance & Operational Metrics
Consistently meet or exceed service performance targets.
Use FIFO methodology and ServiceNow tracking to ensure prioritization transparency and compliance.
Identify workload trends monitor distribution and recommend solutions to improve throughput and quality.
Communicate capacity project updates and risk factors to management for proactive planning and balanced task allocation.
3. Process Improvement & Automation
Drive automation and process efficiency initiatives for classification uploads HS6 harmonization and DCISAP feed integrity.
Partner with IT and analytics teams to build dashboards measuring SLA performance quality and throughput.
Lead or contribute to at least one continuous-improvement or automation project annually (e.g. mass upload tools EU extension logic DCI exception tracking).
Document and implement SOPs and work instructions to standardize global processes.
4. Coaching & Mentorship
Provide peer reviews coaching and technical guidance to Analysts and new team members.
Lead knowledge-sharing sessions on classification principles SAP-GTS logic and DCI data flows.
Support onboarding of new team members through the buddy program (approx. six months).
Review and approve analyst classifications to ensure accuracy consistency and policy alignment.
5. Cross-Functional Partnership & Influence
Serve as the primary contact for complex classification inquiries from regional trade teams Supply Chain and Engineering.
Present findings and recommendations to leadership on data accuracy risk exposure and process improvement.
Collaborate with EU trade teams and Import Operations to align country-specific requirements and HS schema usage.
Contribute to training and communication materials supporting cross-functional classification awareness.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma or relevant Trade certification (or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant experience in Trade or equivalent experience
(OR an Associates Degree with 4 years experience OR a Bachelors Degree with 2 years experience)
Nice to Have:
Bachelors degree
Minimum of 2 years of experience in product classification
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Familiarity with Power BI or similar data visualization tools for reporting and insights
Experience working with SAP or comparable ERP systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Licensed Customs Broker or Certified Export Specialist (CES).
Experience within medical device or regulated industries.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits resources and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20 hours per week: Health Dental and vision insuranceHealth Savings AccountHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance Long-term disability leaveDependent daycare spending accountTuition assistance/reimbursement andSimple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:Incentive plans 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and matchShort-term disabilityPaid time offPaid holidaysEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramNon-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time as required under applicable state law and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend life unites a global team of 95000 passionate people.
We are engineers at heart putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab to the factory floor to the conference room every one of us experiments creates builds improves and solves. We have the talent diverse perspectives and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business mission and our commitment to diversity here.
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local addition Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic Inc. (Medtronic) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County you can findhere a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Air Freight
- Federal Agencies
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Freight Forwarders
- Customs Clearance
- AES
- Customs Regulations
- Process Documents
- External Customers
- Necessary Documents
- DHL
- Customs Brokers
- Ensure Compliance
- Logistics
About Company
About Medtronic Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an excit ... View more
