Trade Compliance Specialist

Johns Manville; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Johns Manville is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to serve as a subject matter expert on global trade regulations and international logistics. The role will analyze import/export requirements, maintain HTS classifications with justification, and monitor regulatory changes to safeguard JM’s international supply chain.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Legal, Supply Chain, and external partners, translating evolving trade rules into actionable business guidance and driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in import/export operations, compliance, or trade analysis.
• Strong analytical capability and ability to assess regulatory changes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze U.S., Canadian, and Mexican import/export regulations and HTS classifications.
• Track regulatory changes and assess impact on JM’s international operations.
• Support compliance programs with U.S. Customs, DOC, and international partners.
• Translate trade requirements into business impacts and assist leadership with reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SAP

ACE Portal

AES Filings

Job description

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy. A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments. Pay Range $79,700.00-$109,600.00 Annual This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

The Trade Compliance Specialist serves as a subject matter expert in global trade regulations, compliance requirements, and international logistics operations. This role is responsible for analyzing, monitoring, and ensuring JM’s adherence to all applicable import and export laws. The Specialist will evaluate regulatory changes, assess compliance risks, and support the development of policies, procedures, and strategies that safeguard JM’s international supply chain. Success in this role requires strong analytical capability, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to clearly communicate complex regulatory and tariff changes to all levels of JM leadership. The Specialist must be able to translate evolving trade requirements into meaningful business impacts. This position partners closely with Legal, Supply Chain, Procurement, External Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders, to maintain uninterrupted product flow while optimizing service levels and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret U.S., Canadian, and Mexican import/export regulations; maintain CTPAT eligibility; perform detailed HTS classifications with supporting justification; monitor customs clearance processes; conduct denied party screening; and manage other compliance programs as needed. Track regulatory changes in compliance enforcement and tariff structures, assessing potential impacts on JM’s international operations. Manage compliance programs with U.S. Customs, the Department of Commerce, CTPAT, and Canada CARM. Support global trade program analysis and qualification efforts (USMCA/CUSMA/T-MEC, KORUS, CAFTA, GSP, CBERA, Israeli FTA, etc.). Conduct detailed tariff classification analysis with strong understanding of the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), valuation principles, and country-of-origin determinations. Evaluate import and export requirements for JM raw and finished goods, including Section 232, 301, 338 tariffs, anti-dumping duties, and countervailing duties. Maintain accurate HTS classifications and ensure proper documentation for all international shipments. Assess supplier and customer compliance with JM’s international procedures to mitigate risk. Oversee international transportation cost controls for ocean and air freight, ensuring proper use of Incoterms. Serve as an SME for JM’s Import and Export Compliance Program, knowledge of 19 CFR, EAR, BIS, ECCN classification, denied party screening, and foreign end-user security regulations. Analyze risk indicators such as restricted party involvement, OFAC/DOC/DOT restrictions, ownership structures, and other red flags. Act as the primary analytical resource for JM Business Units on international trade issues and projects and provide analytical guidance to international transportation associates. Support annual budgeting and forecasting for international logistics costs and prepare analytical reports and present findings to leadership. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

This role is primarily focused on U.S. imports; candidates with strong export compliance experience will also be considered. Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of working experience in import/export operations, compliance, or trade analysis; direct operational Customs Brokerage experience preferred. Strong analytical experience in scoping, bidding, negotiating, and contracting international logistics services. Direct knowledge and experience with Post Entry Audit requirements, HTS classifications, Binding Rulings, ACE Portal, AES Filings and landed cost/tariff impact analysis. Familiarity with Asia/Pacific, South American, and European trade regulations. Experience in coordinating with 3rd‑party logistics providers. Experience with Letters of Credit and documentary payment processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; SAP experience preferred. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and ability to communicate complex regulatory concepts clearly across all levels of the organization. Minimal travel required (0–10 days/year). Office-based work environment.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees. Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs. Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville beliefs diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160-year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking and doing the right things. Make your story our story. Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.