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As a Global Trade Operations Specialist, you will serve as a subject matter expert supporting Medtronic's global import compliance program by determining Country of Origin, assigning Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications, applying Rules of Origin, and maintaining the trade data required to support compliant importation of medical devices worldwide.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex trade compliance questions, analyzing manufacturing and supplier information, and making defensible compliance decisions that directly impact global operations. You'll partner with sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customs professionals to evaluate product changes, interpret international trade regulations, and ensure Medtronic products meet customs requirements across global markets.

Success in this role requires strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, sound judgment, and prior experience applying international trade regulations in a manufacturing or customs environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine and assign Country of Origin for new and existing products by evaluating Bills of Material, manufacturing processes, supplier information, and applicable Rules of Origin.
• Research, assign, and maintain Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications while documenting classification rationale.
• Evaluate manufacturing and sourcing changes to determine impact on Country of Origin, tariff classification, and import compliance.
• Prepare and maintain origin certifications and supporting documentation required for customs compliance.
• Partner with Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to obtain technical product information required to support origin and classification decisions.
• Maintain trade compliance master data within ERP and trade systems while ensuring documentation is audit ready.
• Research customs regulations and independently resolve moderately complex trade compliance questions.
• Participate in internal and external audits by providing supporting documentation and explaining trade compliance determinations.
• Recommend process improvements that improve efficiency, consistency, and regulatory compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree AND 1 year of experience in Global Trade Compliance, Import Compliance, Customs Brokerage, Customs Compliance, or International Trade Operations OR
• High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years of directly related trade compliance experience.
• Experience in one or more of the following:
• Country of Origin determination
• HTS Classification
• Customs Brokerage
• Rules of Origin
• Import Compliance
• Customs Entry
• Trade Compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience determining Country of Origin for imported products.
• Experience applying Customs Rules of Origin, including substantial transformation analysis.
• Experience assigning or maintaining Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications.
• Experience preparing or supporting Certificates of Origin or Free Trade Agreement documentation.
• Experience interpreting Bills of Material, supplier information, manufacturing processes, and engineering documentation to support trade compliance decisions.
• Experience working with U.S. Customs regulations and import compliance requirements.
• Experience using ERP systems (SAP preferred) and trade compliance software.
• Strong analytical and investigative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written communication with the ability to clearly document trade compliance decisions.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description 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. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

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Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$64,800.00 - $97,200.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

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