Who We Are
Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.
A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.
Pay Range
This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.
Success in this role requires strong analytical capability, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to clearly communicate complex regulatory and tariff changes to all levels of JM leadership. The Specialist must be able to translate evolving trade requirements into meaningful business impacts. This position partners closely with Legal, Supply Chain, Procurement, External Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders, to maintain uninterrupted product flow while optimizing service levels and cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret U.S., Canadian, and Mexican import/export regulations; maintain CTPAT eligibility; perform detailed HTS classifications with supporting justification; monitor customs clearance processes; conduct denied party screening; and manage other compliance programs as needed.
- Track regulatory changes in compliance enforcement and tariff structures, assessing potential impacts on JM’s international operations.
- Manage compliance programs with U.S. Customs, the Department of Commerce, CTPAT, and Canada CARM.
- Support global trade program analysis and qualification efforts (USMCA/CUSMA/T-MEC, KORUS, CAFTA, GSP, CBERA, Israeli FTA, etc.).
- Conduct detailed tariff classification analysis with strong understanding of the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), valuation principles, and country-of-origin determinations.
- Evaluate import and export requirements for JM raw and finished goods, including Section 232, 301, 338 tariffs, anti-dumping duties, and countervailing duties.
- Maintain accurate HTS classifications and ensure proper documentation for all international shipments.
- Assess supplier and customer compliance with JM’s international procedures to mitigate risk.
- Oversee international transportation cost controls for ocean and air freight, ensuring proper use of Incoterms.
- Serve as an SME for JM’s Import and Export Compliance Program, knowledge of 19 CFR, EAR, BIS, ECCN classification, denied party screening, and foreign end-user security regulations.
- Analyze risk indicators such as restricted party involvement, OFAC/DOC/DOT restrictions, ownership structures, and other red flags.
- Act as the primary analytical resource for JM Business Units on international trade issues and projects and provide analytical guidance to international transportation associates.
- Support annual budgeting and forecasting for international logistics costs and prepare analytical reports and present findings to leadership.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- This role is primarily focused on U.S. imports; candidates with strong export compliance experience will also be considered.
- Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of working experience in import/export operations, compliance, or trade analysis; direct operational Customs Brokerage experience preferred.
- Strong analytical experience in scoping, bidding, negotiating, and contracting international logistics services.
- Direct knowledge and experience with Post Entry Audit requirements, HTS classifications, Binding Rulings, ACE Portal, AES Filings and landed cost/tariff impact analysis.
- Familiarity with Asia/Pacific, South American, and European trade regulations.
- Experience in coordinating with 3rd‑party logistics providers.
- Experience with Letters of Credit and documentary payment processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; SAP experience preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and ability to communicate complex regulatory concepts clearly across all levels of the organization.
- Minimal travel required (0–10 days/year). Office-based work environment.
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Please Keep in Mind
If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.
Benefits
Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.
Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.
Diversity & Inclusion
Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.
Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of experience in import/export operations, compliance, or trade analysis
- Strong analytical experience scoping, bidding, negotiating, and contracting international logistics services
- Knowledge and experience with Post Entry Audit requirements, HTS classifications, Binding Rulings, ACE Portal, AES Filings, and landed cost/tariff impact analysis
- Familiarity with Asia-Pacific, South American, and European trade regulations
- Experience coordinating with third-party logistics providers
- Experience with Letters of Credit and documentary payment processes
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including explaining complex regulatory concepts clearly
- Direct operational Customs Brokerage experience
- Strong export compliance experience
- SAP experience
Johns Manville Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johns Manville and has not been reviewed or approved by Johns Manville.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for local markets and is often viewed as a relative strength compared with other aspects of the experience. Earnings potential in certain hourly and skilled roles is supported by overtime opportunities.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is broad, including medical, dental, vision, low‑cost telemedicine, EAP, and wellness resources. Insurance quality stands out within the overall package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is emphasized, and some hourly groups participate in a defined‑benefit pension, strengthening long‑term financial support. Together, these elements enhance the long‑term value of the package.
Johns Manville Insights
What We Do
At Johns Manville, we build on decades of experience to manufacture commercial roofing, premium-quality insulation and a variety of engineered products for our customers. We are proud to be part of Berkshire Hathaway, one of the most respected companies in the world. Our values of People, Passion, Perform and Protect drive the way we work as we strive to deliver positive and powerful JM Experiences to our employees and to our customers. Our company is based in Denver, CO, where you will also find our global research and development facilities. With over 8,000 employees and 44 manufacturing and sales locations across North America and Europe, we serve customers in over 80 countries. Our employees are united across business functions and work globally with other JM employees. We encourage you to explore what JM has to offer employees. It’s not just a job when you join JM; you join a JM family with unquestionable integrity and stability. We are PEOPLE champions! Our PASSION is in going the extra mile! We PERFORM at a superior level! And we PROTECT today to ensure tomorrow. Check out our current positions today, connect with a JM recruiter, follow us on LinkedIn, (@JohnsManville on Twitter and Facebook) and learn why we love working at JM!
