Import Compliance & Tariff Recovery Specialist (FTZ)

Digi-Key Electronics; Thief River Falls (MN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

DigiKey Electronics is seeking an Import Trade Compliance Specialist - FTZ to coordinate and execute import compliance work under relevant laws. The role supports multiple business areas with documentation, reporting, and KPI development for tariff recovery, and may require some onsite attendance.

Responsibilities include pre‑entry verification, zone transfers, filing of consumption entries, and collaboration with Trade Compliance, Logistics, and Purchasing to improve tariff-related processes.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree in International Business, Business Administration, Economics, or similar (Preferred).
• Must be well‑versed in Import compliance SQL.
• Familiarity with Import & Tariff processes (Preferred).
• Previous Logistics and Tariff Experience (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Pre‑entry verification of shipments into the FTZ.
• Assist with zone to zone transfers (TRF to Fargo, Fargo to TRF).
• Assist with Entry paperwork for consumption entries.
• Assist with information gathering for auditing and reporting functions.
• Audit for accuracy of part record details prior to FTZ activation.
• Spot checks of part record accuracy (C of O, quantity, etc.).
• Assisting with information gathering for drawback claims.
• Review and familiarize themselves with tariff related processes and initiatives.
• Identify areas and opportunities of potential Tariff Recovery.
• Assist in identifying drawback opportunities and ensure claims are filed.
• Assist in defining KPIs around Tariff Recovery.
• Assist in defining plans around Tariff Circumstances.

Skills

Import compliance SQL

Tariff compliance

Trade compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in International Business or related field

Tools

ACE FTZ management software

FileNet

Broker/Carrier Portals

WinDECS

Microsoft Office

Alation

Job description

DigiKey Electronics is seeking an Import Trade Compliance Specialist - FTZ to coordinate and execute import compliance work under relevant laws. The role supports multiple business areas with documentation, reporting, and KPI development for tariff recovery, and may require some onsite attendance.

Responsibilities include pre‑entry verification, zone transfers, filing of consumption entries, and collaboration with Trade Compliance, Logistics, and Purchasing to improve tariff-related processes.