Hybrid Global Trade & Import/Export Specialist

Proto Labs; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Dental and Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid caregiver leave

PTO + Holidays + Volunteer Hours

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Protolabs is seeking a Global Trade Compliance & Import/Export Specialist in Maple Plain, MN for a fixed hybrid role (onsite Tue-Thu). You will lead global trade compliance, advise on customs, export controls, and tariff classifications, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure compliant cross-border operations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years in international trade, plus experience with US/EU regulatory bodies, freight forwarders, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Business Administration, Logistics, Finance, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in international trade compliance, import/export operations, customs compliance, logistics, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex international trade and customs matters.
• Experience working with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and regulatory agencies in the US and EU

Responsibilities

• Serve as the company's subject matter expert for import/export compliance, customs regulations, export controls, and international trade requirements.
• Lead and maintain the organization's global trade compliance program, ensuring adherence to applicable import, export, sanctions, and customs regulations.
• Interpret complex regulatory requirements and provide guidance to business leaders regarding trade compliance risks, obligations, and business impacts.
• Determine and maintain tariff classifications, country-of-origin determinations, customs valuation methodologies, and related trade compliance documentation.
• Review, approve, and oversee import and export documentation including commercial invoices, certificates of origin, customs declarations, AES filings, and other required regulatory submissions.
• Monitor changes in global trade regulations, tariff schedules, sanctions programs, free trade agreements, and customs requirements; assess impacts and implement necessary process or policy changes.
• Develop, implement, and maintain trade compliance policies, procedures, controls, and record-retention practices to support regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate trade compliance risks associated with customers, suppliers, products, countries, transportation routes, and international business transactions.
• Lead investigations and corrective actions related to customs issues, shipment holds, regulatory inquiries, restricted-party concerns, and potential compliance violations.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Customer Service, and Logistics teams to ensure compliant and efficient international movement of goods.
• Coordinate activities with customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, government agencies, and other external partners to facilitate customs clearance and resolve trade-related issues.
• Support business expansion initiatives by evaluating the import/export compliance implications of new products, suppliers, manufacturing locations, customers, and international markets.
• Analyze trade activity, transportation costs, duties, tariffs, and customs performance metrics to identify opportunities for risk reduction, process improvement, and cost optimization.
• Lead or support internal and external compliance audits and serve as the primary point of contact for trade compliance reviews, assessments, and regulatory examinations.
• Develop and deliver trade compliance training and awareness programs to ensure employees understand applicable regulations, company policies, and compliance responsibilities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship regarding trade compliance practices, customs processes, and import/export requirements across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance trade compliance effectiveness, operational efficiency, data integrity, and customer service performance.

Skills

International trade compliance

Tariff classification

Regulatory interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Trade compliance systems

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Protolabs is seeking a Global Trade Compliance & Import/Export Specialist in Maple Plain, MN for a fixed hybrid role (onsite Tue-Thu). You will lead global trade compliance, advise on customs, export controls, and tariff classifications, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure compliant cross-border operations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years in international trade, plus experience with US/EU regulatory bodies, freight forwarders, and