Trade Compliance Specialist

Why join us? 

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Trade Compliance Specialist ensures that all laws and regulations are adhered to when dealing with cross-border transactions. Works directly with suppliers, brokers and internal process partners to support the international movement of products supporting Herman Miller's business, including export and import activities from various countries around the world.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support and take direction from the Customs Compliance Manager and the Trade Compliance Program Specialist.

• Apply knowledge of U.S. and foreign customs regulations/global trade Compliance to promote increased trade compliance within the organization.

• Conduct import data reviews to include updating and reviewing country of origin data routinely and ensures data integrity through database comparisons across all data sources.

• Conduct record-keeping audits.

• Constantly reviews Free Trade Agreement (FTA) processes and procedures to include solicitation and support of the documents required for both existing and new Free Trade Agreement (FTAs) yearly and as needed for audits, and to ensure benefits are claimed correctly.

• Create and deliver import/export compliance training materials, providing support and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.

• Determine whether certain products comply with the Buy American Act and the Trade Agreements Act.

• Evaluate new government requirements to ensure import and export compliance with changes and incorporate same into day to day operations and standard operating procedures.

• Identify and analyze causes of international and domestic non-compliance issues, and gaps and generate recommendations to management.

• Assign trade compliance information to products and components moving internationally including but not limited to Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications, Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements, Export Control Classification (ECCN) and country of origin information.

• Run US Customs ACE reports and distribute internally as requested.

• Partner with new product development team to support sourcing decisions for compliance with the GSA contract as well as to mitigate US tariffs.

• Recommend, develop, and maintain corporate policies and procedures, driving company-wide compliance with global trade programs and initiatives.

• Support internal, external, and required government compliance audits.

• Team with third party service providers (e.g. customs brokers, freight forwarders) as necessary, to implement and/or maintain trade and logistics processes in support of operations.

• Use problem-solving skills to find new and creative ways for process improvement and cost reduction.

• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, tax, finance, international relations, pre-law, international business, or supply chain.

• 4 years’ experience in accounting, tax, finance, international relations, pre-law, international business, or supply chain.

• 2 + years of experience with global trade compliance responsibilities in a complex import/export environment preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• CBL - Customs Broker License, or willingness to obtained.

Skills and Abilities

• Experience with Global, U.S., and Canadian customs procedures, and the US ACE system is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to influence, solve problems, and work with all departments in the organization.

• Strong analytical, organization, time management and process management skills for success in a deadline-oriented environment.

• Demonstrated high level of written, verbal and interpersonal skills to communicate information, ideas, procedures and processes in a logical sequence; at a level appropriate to the audience and resulting in effective working relationships.

• Exhibits ability to work cooperatively both in a team environment and independently.

• Must have competencies that include business acumen, organization skills, and ability to be accurate and timely in completing work assignments.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively use office automation, communication, software and tools currently used in the MillerKnoll office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

A starting compensation range for this role is $74,000.00 - $84,000.00. Relevant salary considerations will include candidate qualifications and experience, other business/organizational needs and market factors . You may also be eligible to receive a geographic premium, annual discretionary incentive and equity awards which are subject to the rules governing these programs. The company offers a full spectrum of benefits including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Vacation and Parental Leave), Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our associates.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at  [email protected].