Knape & Vogt
Are you passionate about international trade and ready to make an impact on a global scale? We're looking for an
International Trade Compliance Specialist
to help us navigate the complexities of U.S. Customs and international trade regulations while driving efficient and compliant operations. Knape & Vogt Manufacturing is for someone who is able to work onsite in Grand Rapids, thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves solving complex problems, and is eager to make a real difference in our global operations.
Company Overview:
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125-years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.
What's In It For You?
Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more starting Day 1 Competitive Pay Generous Paid Time Off 11 Paid Holidays 401K with Company Match Tuition Reimbursement Employee Discount Programs Sales Incentive Plan Bonus and Merit opportunities What Will You Get To Do:
Maintain a high level of expertise in all areas of Customs regulations, including customs clearance processes, classification and valuation Monitor and analyze changes in U.S. and global tariffs, including Section 301/232 and retaliatory tariffs, and assess operational and cost implications Identify, communicate, and mitigate trade compliance risks across sourcing, product development, and supply chain teams HTS Code analysis, utilize trade compliance software and automated tools for screening, classification, and recordkeeping; maintain accurate data in ERP and / or other similar systems Issue Certificate of origin and/or United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) certificates as necessary Import & export documentation and reporting Duty spend verification, reporting and analysis in support of global footprint analysis and strategy Develop and maintain trade compliance process documentation including manual creation Actively improve knowledge of U.S. Customs Regulations; including, but not limited to webinars, seminars, and classes offered by Customs Brokers and the Customs Agencies Support of customer requests related to Trade Compliance and/or customs activities What Will You Bring:
Work Experience : 2 years of experience in in trade compliance, customs or related field Education:
Associates in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business or related field Computer Skills:
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite, experience with ERP systems Technical Skills:
Strong Proficiency in HTS/HS classification and Customs regulations
International Trade Compliance Specialist
to help us navigate the complexities of U.S. Customs and international trade regulations while driving efficient and compliant operations. Knape & Vogt Manufacturing is for someone who is able to work onsite in Grand Rapids, thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves solving complex problems, and is eager to make a real difference in our global operations.
Company Overview:
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125-years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.
What's In It For You?
Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more starting Day 1 Competitive Pay Generous Paid Time Off 11 Paid Holidays 401K with Company Match Tuition Reimbursement Employee Discount Programs Sales Incentive Plan Bonus and Merit opportunities What Will You Get To Do:
Maintain a high level of expertise in all areas of Customs regulations, including customs clearance processes, classification and valuation Monitor and analyze changes in U.S. and global tariffs, including Section 301/232 and retaliatory tariffs, and assess operational and cost implications Identify, communicate, and mitigate trade compliance risks across sourcing, product development, and supply chain teams HTS Code analysis, utilize trade compliance software and automated tools for screening, classification, and recordkeeping; maintain accurate data in ERP and / or other similar systems Issue Certificate of origin and/or United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) certificates as necessary Import & export documentation and reporting Duty spend verification, reporting and analysis in support of global footprint analysis and strategy Develop and maintain trade compliance process documentation including manual creation Actively improve knowledge of U.S. Customs Regulations; including, but not limited to webinars, seminars, and classes offered by Customs Brokers and the Customs Agencies Support of customer requests related to Trade Compliance and/or customs activities What Will You Bring:
Work Experience : 2 years of experience in in trade compliance, customs or related field Education:
Associates in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business or related field Computer Skills:
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite, experience with ERP systems Technical Skills:
Strong Proficiency in HTS/HS classification and Customs regulations