Trade Compliance Specialist - The Toro Company

The Toro Company; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Onsite café + Caribou Coffee

Wellness: onsite fitness facility

Volunteerism: 20 hours paid time

Summer Hours

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Toro Company, headquartered in Bloomington, MN, is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to support U.S. import/export operations and trade compliance activities. You will coordinate with brokers, ensure accurate data, and contribute to the company’s compliance program.

Responsibilities include broker performance oversight, entry audits, data management, and cost allocation. The role requires 3+ years in import/export operations, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel; SAP

Qualifications

• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in import/export operations or international trade compliance.
• Minimum of 3+ years in import/export operations in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong ability to multitask in a dynamic regulatory environment.
• Excellent data accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily import operations, respond to inquiries, resolve entry issues, and ensure timely customs clearance.
• Monitor and manage customs broker performance via scorecards and reviews.
• Audit U.S. customs entries to identify errors and coordinate corrective actions with brokers.
• Maintain import entry and trade data repositories for reporting and analysis.
• Audit, process, log, and allocate Toro account numbers to broker invoices; allocate duties, taxes, and fees.
• Administer and maintain trade compliance recordkeeping program; ensure documentation is complete and accessible.
• Create and update procedures supporting U.S. import/export operations and identify process improvements.
• Educate internal customers on U.S. import/export requirements and broker processes.

Skills

Import/Export ops

Trade compliance

Data accuracy

Excel

SAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in international business or related

Trade compliance certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Oracle GTM

E2Open

Job description

Trade Compliance Specialist - The Toro Company

Sponsorship:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless of expiration date, now or in the future.

Who Are We?

With roots dating back to 1914, The Toro Company was built on a tradition of quality and caring relationships. Today, the company is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground utility construction, rental and specialty construction, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. Through a strong network of professional distributors, dealers, rental stores and retailers in more than 125 countries, we proudly offer a wide range of products across a family of global brands to help golf courses, professional contractors, underground construction professionals, groundskeepers, agricultural growers, rental companies, government and educational institutions, and homeowners – in addition to many leading sports venues and historic sites around the world.

What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for supporting U.S. import/export operations and trade compliance activities, including:

Operational Execution

• Manage daily import operations including responding to inquiries, resolving entry issues, validating data accuracy, and ensuring timely customs clearance. Serve as primary operational point of contact for broker escalations and performance issues.

Customs Broker Management

• Monitor and manage customs broker performance and relationships through monthly scorecards and regular business reviews. Oversee performance, compliance, and adherence to SOPs.

Entry Auditing & Post-Entry Compliance

• Perform audits of U.S. customs entries to identify errors, plan for revisions, and coordinate corrective actions with brokers and internal stakeholders.

Trade Data Management

• Actively maintain import entry and trade data repositories, ensuring information is updated in a timely and accurate manner and is readily available for reporting and analysis.

Invoicing & Financial Controls

• Audit, process, log, and assign appropriate Toro account numbers to customs broker invoices; support accurate allocation of duties, taxes, and fees to appropriate cost centers.

Recordkeeping

• Administer and maintain the trade compliance recordkeeping program, ensuring required documentation is complete, accurate, readily accessible, and retained in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.

Process Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Create, maintain, and update documented procedures supporting U.S. import/export operations; identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Training & Internal Support

• Educate and support internal customers on U.S. import/export requirements, broker processes, and data accuracy expectations.

What Do You Need?

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, with 3+ years of demonstrated experience in import/export operations or international trade compliance.
• Minimum of 3+years in import/export operations. Experience in a manufacturing company is a plus.
• Ability and skill with multitasking in a fast paced and constantly changing regulatory environment.
• Proven ability to analyze situations and take effective and accurate actions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage large workload while prioritizing and organizing tasks.
• Excellent follow-up and follow-through skills.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel. SAP experience is a plus.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in international business, business administration, or similar preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. and partner government agency (PGA) requirements preferred.
• Experience with trade compliance such as Oracle GTM, E2Open or similar systems preferred.

What Can We Give You?

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top-tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits -The Toro company offers employees at our Bloomington, MN HQ location a variety of perks, including:

• Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.
• Food - Take advantage of our onsite café, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day.
• Wellness - The Toro Company’s HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical well-being, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.
• Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
• Summer Hours – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Bloomington HQ are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.
• Competitive Salary – A reasonable salary estimate is $75,000-$85,000 for this opportunity. The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the One@Work app, formerly the Even app.

At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment experience for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a growing concern for job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities. All legitimate job opportunities must be applied for directly through our official careers page at jobs.thetorocompany.com or via Workday, our applicant tracking system.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non‑merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.

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