Senior Trade Compliance Specialist

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As Specialist Trade Compilance Sr, you will help ensure Donaldson’s import and export activities comply with applicable global trade laws and regulations while partnering cross-functionally to provide regulatory guidance, strengthen compliance processes, and identify opportunities for operational improvement and cost savings.

Main Responsibilities

Support global trade compliance activities in accordance with corporate policies, departmental procedures, and applicable import and export laws and regulations.

Maintain and continuously improve Global Trade Compliance processes, procedures, and work instructions related to international trade and relevant U.S. and global government agencies, including U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), BIS, Census, OFAC, FDA, APHIS, ITAR, DEA, USDA, and others.

Research import/export requirements and product admissibility across global markets and provide regulatory guidance to GTC Management and Operations.

Support the execution of preferential trade programs and trade agreement qualification processes, working closely with customers and suppliers.

Ensure the accuracy of critical trade compliance data, including HS classifications, export control classifications, country of origin, licensing requirements, and Other Government Agency (OGA) data.

Support the execution of Donaldson’s global trade compliance strategy, standards, and policies across the organization.

Partner with Operations, Logistics, Purchasing, Customer Service, Legal, Finance, and other functions to ensure adherence to applicable global import/export regulations.

Collaborate on sourcing optimization initiatives and identify potential trade-related cost-saving opportunities.

Monitor customs broker and freight forwarder operations, and support customs broker evaluations during RFQ initiatives.

Support external customs audits, regulatory inquiries, and internal compliance audits, helping demonstrate reasonable care across trade compliance activities.

Build effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and incorporate industry best practices into Donaldson’s global trade compliance program.

Support the development and delivery of trade compliance training for employees, vendors, and designated affiliates.

Guide international commercial terms and requirements, including INCOTERMS, international sales terms, and import/export documentation.

Leverage data, systems, and analytical tools to identify compliance risks, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.

3–5+ years of experience in International Trade Compliance, import/export compliance, or a related field.

Fluent English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Advanced knowledge of preferential trade agreements and qualification requirements, particularly USMCA.

Strong working knowledge of tools and systems such as Excel, SharePoint, Business Intelligence platforms, Oracle, and government trade systems such as VUCEM.

Preferred Qualifications

U.S. Customs Broker License.

Experience with E2Open Trade Automation or similar global trade management platforms.

Experience working within a multinational or global trade compliance organization.

Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

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