Trade Compliance Strategist — Tariff Optimization Expert

Danfoss; Ames (IA); 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 tariff strategies and import requirements in the U.S. You will lead tariff mitigation projects, translate complex regulations into practical, cost-saving recommendations, and help customers stay competitive.

In this customer-facing role, you’ll collaborate with Sales, Commercial teams, and internal logistics to ensure compliant import activities, optimize duties, and communicate

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.
• Strong analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to turn trade data into actionable business recommendations.

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 expertise

Customer-facing advisor

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in international trade or related field

Tools

SAP

Global Trade Management (GTM)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Danfoss is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to be a strategic partner for customers and sales teams, guiding tariff strategies and import requirements in the U.S. You will lead tariff mitigation projects, translate complex regulations into practical, cost-saving recommendations, and help customers stay competitive.

In this customer-facing role, you’ll collaborate with Sales, Commercial teams, and internal logistics to ensure compliant import activities, optimize duties, and communicate