What are the responsibilities and job description for the International Trade Compliance Specialist position at Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company?
Are you passionate about international trade and ready to make an impact on a global scale? We’re 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 .
What’s In It For You?
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 .
What’s 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
- 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
- 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
