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Specialist, Trade Compliance

Danfoss
Danfoss Salary
Ames, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/15/2026
The Impact You'll Make

Are you a trade compliance expert who is ready to be a strategic business partner? As our new Trade Compliance Specialist, you will do more than just ensure compliance; you will act as a trusted advisor to our customers and sales teams, helping them navigate the complex world of international trade.

This is a unique, customer-facing role where you will be the go-to expert on complex issues like tariff mitigation projects. You will translate intricate regulations into practical, cost-saving strategies that directly impact our customers' competitiveness and strengthen their partnership with Danfoss.

Your work will have a direct and measurable impact on our business. You will be at the forefront of identifying tariff mitigation opportunities and developing the strategies that give our customers a critical edge in the market.

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Act as the primary trade compliance partner for our customers, providing expert guidance on tariffs, import requirements, and duty optimization opportunities.
  • Identify, evaluate, and lead tariff mitigation strategies, including Section 232 exemptions and Free Trade Agreement opportunities, to deliver tangible cost savings.
  • Collaborate closely with our Sales and Commercial teams, providing them with the expert knowledge they need to support customer negotiations and business reviews.
  • Translate complex trade data into clear, actionable business recommendations for both customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Partner with our customs brokers and internal logistics teams to ensure all import activities are executed flawlessly and remain fully compliant.

What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years of experience in international trade compliance, customs, or a related field, with a strong working knowledge of U.S. import regulations.
  • Direct experience with Section 232 tariffs, duty optimization programs, and country-of-origin determination.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to act as a trusted advisor to both customers and internal sales teams.
  • Strong analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to turn trade data into actionable business recommendations.
  • Experience with SAP or Global Trade Management (GTM) software is a plus

What You'll Get From Us
  • We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
  • You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
  • We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
  • You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, 410k matching, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary range for this role is 93,000-144,000. Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

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