Trade Operations Specialist

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Work cross functionally with the supply chain to proactively collect compliance information from suppliers.

• Act as subject matter expert and escalation point for HTS, COO, and ECCN and customs related issues (Coordinating with local logistics teams to collect documentation for customs inspections when necessary.)

• Manage trade data within ERP to certify goods for applicable trade promotion or preferential origin programs including yearly country of origin certificates.

• Review import and export filings for accuracy and track findings to identify problem areas.

• Work closely with nVent designated brokers to assist with clearance of import shipments

• Work with other Segment and Regional Trade Compliance Personnel to support the development and implementation of consistent procedures to promote compliance with applicable laws and obligations related to government regulations, nVent corporate directives and provide the highest achievable level of product quality and customer satisfaction.

• Remain current on relevant regulatory materials, publications, web sites, customer requests and guidance issued by government agencies to provides interpretation and guidance to management

• Prepare compliance certifications to customers on behalf of the company

• Align with business resources and functional team members to implement business-level controls, identify training needs, as well as monitor and ensure adherence to policies, procedures and desk-level instructions relating to compliant import and export transactions; including restricted party screening

• Support Trade Operation Managers and Regional Trade Compliance Managers in gathering and analyzing information needed for monitoring, investigations, and audit.

• Participate in trade compliance associations to stay current on export regulations and best practices

• Assist management in mitigating risks.

• Lead all import, export transactions and applicable administrative USA, EU and foreign government programs to ensure all paperwork is processed efficiently and in a timely manner and meets all compliance requirements.

• Oversight and review of import/export documentation management systems

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business experience

• 2+ years of experience working for an International Importer in the Trade Compliance, Logistics and/or Customs Compliance organization

• Knowledge in Harmonized Tariff Codes, Country of Origin, International Trade, Local Customs, Country Specific Requirements, Free Trade Agreements.

• Logical troubleshooting, critical thinking abilities, strong analytical and problem solving skills.

• Expertise with MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable

  • Dedicated to absolute integrity

  • Focused on the customer first

  • Respectful and team oriented

  • Optimistic and energizing

  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Pay Transparency
 
nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.
 
Compensation Range:

$62,900.00 - $116,900.00

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being.  We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.

• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

#LI-JT1
#LI-Hybrid