Global Inventory and Compliance Specialist

Red Wing Shoe Company; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Employee Discounts

Well-being Programs

EAP Services

Job summary

Red Wing Shoe Company in Red Wing, Minnesota, is seeking an inventory professional to manage on-hand levels and working capital across the global network. You will analyze cycle counts, support FTZ operations, and ensure compliance with U.S. customs and trade regulations.

The role blends data duties with cross-functional collaboration—optimizing stock, supporting reporting in PowerBI, and driving continuous improvements. Hybrid schedule requires living within commuting distance to Red Wing, MN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 2–5 years related experience.
• Minimum two years in international business, logistics or warehouse administration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and PowerBI; knowledge of FTZ procedures.
• Strong understanding of inventory control and warehousing operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels and replenishment across U.S. and global locations.
• Coordinate distribution orders between U.S. facilities and international warehouses.
• Monitor, analyze, and reconcile inventory transactions and cycle counts.
• Collaborate with Transportation, Manufacturing, Procurement, and DC Operations.
• Support cycle count programs and annual physical inventories as needed.
• Generate and analyze inventory and shipment reports; recommend improvements.
• Assist FTZ operations and reconciliations for compliance.
• Support tariff reporting and import/export requirements.
• Assist in maintaining C-TPAT compliance and trade procedures.
• Serve as SME for inventory systems and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerBI reporting

FTZ procedures

Inventory control

Warehousing operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PowerBI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Red Wing Shoe Company is based in Red Wing, Minnesota, just 40 minutes from St. Paul, where our corporate office sits along the Mississippi River in downtown Red Wing. We are a global company with 2300 employees around the world, but we maintain a close-knitfamily atmosphere that comes with being a privately-held company. We’re rich in history and tradition, but innovation drives us to deliver best-in-class product solutions and highly rated customer experiences. Focuson our employees and company culture results in meaningful employee engagement across the organization. Our Guiding Behaviorsof Living our Values, Honoring our Brands, Inspiring our People, Centering on our Customers, and Preserving the long term success and legacy of our Company are the foundation on which we build our future.

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) match, employee discounts, and valuable well-being benefits like free EAP services, financial planning assistance, and well-being coaching all designed to support your health and financial security.

The targeted hiring range for this full-time position is $60,000-$81,000 depending on qualifications; however, the expanded salary range provides opportunities for advancement. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and job location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, competencies, experience, and relevant education, training or a combination of these things and market demand. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and benefits for your location during the hiring process.

This role follows a hybrid work model, offering flexibility to work remotely while coming together in the office in Red Wing, MN on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for collaboration. There may also be occasional in-person "Moments that Matter" and key business needs throughout the year that require additional days in the office. Candidates should live within commuting distance of Red Wing, MN at the time of hire. At Red Wing, regardless of working in roles that are fully remote, onsite, or hybrid, what matters most is working together, staying connected, and putting care into everything we do.

General Purpose of Job:

This position is responsible for managing on-hand inventory and working capital across all warehouse locations. The role partners closely with Domestic and International Business Units to ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained throughout the global distribution network. Responsibilities include analyzing and reconciling cycle count results, supporting inventory accuracy initiatives, and assisting with Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations to ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations and FTZ Board requirements. This position also supports tariff entry processing, reporting, and broader trade compliance activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage inventory levels and replenishment activities across U.S. and global warehouse locations to ensure product availability and optimize working capital.
• Coordinate distribution orders between U.S. facilities and international warehouses.
• Monitor, analyze, and reconcile inventory transactions, adjustments, and cycle count results to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Collaborate with Transportation, Manufacturing, Procurement, Distribution Center Operations, and other Supply Chain teams to support inventory and distribution objectives.
• Support and execute cycle count programs and assist with annual physical inventory processes as required.
• Generate and analyze inventory, receiving, and shipment reports, providing recommendations to improve inventory performance and reduce excess or obsolete stock.
• Assist with Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs regulations and FTZ requirements.
• Support trade compliance activities, including tariff reporting, free trade agreements (USMCA, CAFTA, and others), and import/export requirements.
• Assist in maintaining C-TPAT compliance and adherence to applicable customs regulations, corporate policies, and trade procedures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for inventory management systems and support continuous improvement initiatives across inventory and supply chain processes.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred and/or two to five years related experience/training.
• Minimum two years’ experience in international business, logistics and warehouse administration preferred
• Or equivalent combination education and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and PowerBI reporting.
• Knowledge of FTZ operating procedures.
• Knowledge of inventory control and warehousing operations

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact [e-mail] or call 651-388-8211.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check.

Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)