Trade Compliance Strategist: Tariff Mitigation & Advisory

Danfoss; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 93,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

410k matching

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to be a strategic partner for customers and sales teams, guiding them through tariffs, import requirements, and duty optimization opportunities.

You will translate regulatory complexity into practical, cost-saving strategies, lead tariff mitigation projects (including Section 232 exemptions and FTAs), and collaborate with sales, logistics, and brokers to ensure compliant execution and measurable business impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years of experience in international trade compliance, customs, or a related field, with a strong working knowledge of U.S. import regulations.
• Direct experience with Section 232 tariffs, duty optimization programs, and country-of-origin determination.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to act as a trusted advisor to both customers and internal sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary trade compliance partner for our customers, providing expert guidance on tariffs, import requirements, and duty optimization opportunities.
• Identify, evaluate, and lead tariff mitigation strategies, including Section 232 exemptions and Free Trade Agreement opportunities, to deliver tangible cost savings.
• Collaborate closely with our Sales and Commercial teams, providing them with the expert knowledge they need to support customer negotiations and business reviews.
• Translate complex trade data into clear, actionable business recommendations for both customers and internal stakeholders.
• Partner with our customs brokers and internal logistics teams to ensure all import activities are executed flawlessly and remain fully compliant.

Skills

Tariff mitigation

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Customer advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Global Trade Management (GTM)

Job description

Danfoss is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to be a strategic partner for customers and sales teams, guiding them through tariffs, import requirements, and duty optimization opportunities.

You will translate regulatory complexity into practical, cost-saving strategies, lead tariff mitigation projects (including Section 232 exemptions and FTAs), and collaborate with sales, logistics, and brokers to ensure compliant execution and measurable business impact.