What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trade Compliance Specialist position at Danfoss?
The Impact You'll Make
Now is a great time to join our Danfoss Power Solutions Team! Experience the company culture that has earned us a place in Forbes' and Time magazine's top companies to work for! We are seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Specialist to help support our Team. The Trade Compliance Specialist ensures the company’s import and export activities comply with all applicable global trade laws and regulations. This role supports the business by managing customs compliance, trade documentation, classification, origin, and risk mitigation while enabling efficient and compliant global supply chains.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Ensure compliance with international trade regulations (e.g. customs laws, export controls, sanctions, embargoes)
- Develop and maintain Trade Compliance manuals and SOPs
- Provide guidance to suppliers and internal stakeholders on compliance requirements
- Monitor export control and import control recordkeeping and documentation requirements
- Support customs valuation, duty management, and preferential trade programs (e.g. FTAs)
- Monitor changes in global trade regulations and assess business impact
- Support internal controls related to trade compliance programs
- Maintains relationships with external customs counsel and customs brokers
- Identify compliance risks and support mitigation actions
- Support internal and external customs audits and inquiries
- Manage corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support new product introductions and supply chain changes from a trade compliance perspective
- Develop and deliver trade compliance training to internal teams
- Promote a strong compliance culture across the organization
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, Business, Law, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in trade compliance, customs brokerage, or customs
- Experience in manufacturing or global supply chains preferred
- Strong knowledge of customs regulations, HS classification, and origin rules
- Familiarity with export control regimes (e.g. EAR, ITAR, EU Dual-Use)
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and customs management tools
- Strong analytical and documentation skills
- High attention to detail and risk awareness
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Structured, process-oriented mindset
- Ability to work independently in a complex, global environment
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 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, 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! to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
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.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.