Job Description:
Manager, Global Trade Compliance - Special Programs
3M Health Care is now Solventum
At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.
We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a Manager, Global Trade Compliance - Special Programs, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
Manage Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) globally, including monitoring regulatory developments, assessing qualification, ensuring supporting documentation, and driving compliance with applicable requirements
Represent the team as a subject matter expert (SME) in cross-functional meetings and projects to support sourcing strategies, minimize trade restrictions, and optimize landed costs
Identify and coordinate opportunities for import duty refunds, including preparation and submission of applications to relevant authorities
Prepare and submit responses to government inquiries related to FTA and special program compliance (e.g., CF28 or similar requests)
Support the assessment, design, implementation, and execution of special customs programs (e.g., duty drawback, FTZs, bonded warehousing, inward processing, returned goods relief)
Support U.S. and other government sales by qualifying products under TAA, BAA, and similar regulatory programs, including supplier engagement
Analyze import/export data and support IT/ERP initiatives to identify compliance risks, trends, and duty optimisation opportunities
Develop and maintain compliance frameworks, including policies, procedures, training, KPIs, and performance reporting in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) AND seven (7) years of experience in international trade compliance, logistics, or supply chain
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High School Diploma/GED AND eleven (11) years of experience in international trade compliance, logistics, or supply chain
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Master’s degree in International Business, Trade, Supply Chain, or a related discipline from an accredited institution
Seven (7) years of experience with Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and duty savings programs in a multinational or consulting environment
Seven (7) years of experience with special customs programs such as duty drawback, bonded warehousing, FTZs, or inward processing
Experience with U.S. and international trade regulations, including TAA (Trade Agreements Act), BAA (Buy American Act), and related compliance requirements
Experience leading projects and managing cross-functional or global teams
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, GTS) and use of data analysis to support compliance and cost optimization
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience developing policies, procedures, or training related to trade compliance
Ability to manage competing priorities and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Five (5) years of experience supporting global trade compliance programs in a private, public, government, or military environment
Skills include project management, problem-solving, and effective communication across global teams
Work location: Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to one of these locations: Eagan, Minnesota or San Antonio, Texas, at least 2-days per week)
Travel: May include up to 15% domestic/international
Relocation Assistance: May be authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Supporting Your Well-being
Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Solventum that may present access to export controlled technical data, Solventum must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Solventum’s sole election.
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process. Applicants must remain alert to fraudulent job postings and recruitment schemes that falsely claim to represent Solventum and seek to exploit job seekers.
Please note that all email communications from Solventum regarding job opportunities with the company will be from an email with a domain of @solventum.com. Be wary of unsolicited emails or messages regarding Solventum job opportunities from emails with other email domains.
Solventum is an equal opportunity employer. Solventum will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree and seven years of experience in international trade compliance, logistics or supply chain
- High School Diploma/GED and eleven years of experience in international trade compliance, logistics or supply chain
- Master's degree in International Business, Trade, Supply Chain or related discipline
- Experience with Free Trade Agreements and duty savings programs in a multinational or consulting environment
- Experience with special customs programs such as duty drawback, bonded warehousing, FTZs, or inward processing
- Experience with U.S. and international trade regulations including TAA and BAA
- Experience leading projects and managing teams
- Experience with ERP systems and data analysis for trade compliance
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience developing policies, procedures, or training related to trade compliance
- Five years of experience supporting global trade compliance programs
- Skills include project management, problem-solving, and effective communication
Solventum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Salary ranges on many U.S. postings are explicitly stated, providing clear visibility into target pay bands. Pay is characterized as competitive for numerous technical, engineering, sales, and specialist roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with day‑one eligibility is emphasized alongside resources such as EAP, coaching, and care referrals. Benefits breakdowns indicate strong sentiment toward core health coverage and related time‑off elements.
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Retirement Support — The U.S. 401(k) program pairs company matching with an additional automatic retirement contribution. Employee-facing benefit details highlight favorable impressions of the 401(k) plan.
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