Tariff & Trade Compliance Specialist

DigiKey Electronics; Thief River Falls (MN); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 78,799,000; Full time

Job summary

DigiKey Electronics is seeking an Import Trade Compliance Specialist to coordinate and execute import compliance under applicable laws. The role supports tariff recovery, FTZ activations, and cross-department collaboration to optimize duties and documentation.

The position may require some onsite attendance and involves developing long-term tariff plans, KPI tracking, and continuous process improvements within Trade Compliance, Logistics, and Purchasing teams.

Qualifications

• High School or GED is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in International Business, Business Administration, Economics, or similar area preferred.
• Must be well-versed in Import compliance.
• SQL familiarity 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 gathering information 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.).
• Assist with information gathering for drawback claims.
• Review tariff related processes and initiatives.
• Identify areas for potential Tariff Recovery.
• Assist in defining KPIs around Tariff Recovery.
• Develop plans around changes in Tariff Circumstances.
• Promote and facilitate Tariff Recovery projects.
• Develop interdepartmental partnerships to improve tariff procedures.

Skills

Import compliance

SQL Familiarity

Logistics experience

Education

High School or GED

Bachelor's Degree in International Business/Business Administration/Economics

Tools

ACE

FTZ management software

FileNet

WinDECS

Microsoft Office Suite

Alation

Job description

DigiKey Electronics is seeking an Import Trade Compliance Specialist to coordinate and execute import compliance under applicable laws. The role supports tariff recovery, FTZ activations, and cross-department collaboration to optimize duties and documentation.

The position may require some onsite attendance and involves developing long-term tariff plans, KPI tracking, and continuous process improvements within Trade Compliance, Logistics, and Purchasing teams.