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.

• Work cross functionally with the supply chain to proactively collect compliance information from suppliers.
• Act as subject matter expert and determine HTS, COO, and ECCN for nVent parts and assist with customs related issues, coordinating with local logistics teams to collect documentation for customs inspections when necessary.
• Handle trade data within ERP to certify goods for applicable trade promotion or preferential origin programs including yearly country of origin certificates.
• Review primarily import, and at times export, filings for accuracy. Track findings to identify problem areas.
• Work closely with nVent designated brokers to assist with clearance of import shipments.
• Guide/advise our in-house logistics team around the operational execution of importing goods to ensure peak service performance, cost-competitive agreements and legal compliance with all countries of origin or destination.
• Remain current on relevant regulatory materials, publications, websites, customer requests and guidance issued by government agencies to provide 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.
• Tariff, Duty and Trade agreement oversight - Anticipate, research and report on future changes in import/export laws and relevant local territory practices to make strategic adjustments to methods and procedures to optimize company benefit.
• Participate in trade compliance associations to stay current on trade regulations.
• Assist management in mitigating risks.
• Lead all import 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.
• Oversee and review import documentation management systems.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience.
• At least 4 years of experience working for an International Importer in the Trade Compliance, Logistics and/or Customs Compliance organization.
• Knowledge of Harmonized Tariff Codes, Country of Origin, International Trade, Local Customs, Country Specific Requirements, and Free Trade Agreements.
• Logical troubleshooting, critical thinking abilities, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organized, detail oriented, strong analytical skills; ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, and have a high degree of professionalism, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment.
• Highly motivated, self-starter willing to meet strict deadlines and time constraints and work independently with little or no supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and build professional relationships with internal and external partners.
• 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

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible 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.