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Description
At Northern Tool + Equipment we get up every day to serve the tradespeople who keep our country running strong and the weekend warriors who want to work like them. It’s our mission to make sure they have the right tools for the job, and an easy, hassle-free experience at our store so they can get in, get out and get on with the job at hand. Your top priority as an International Trade Compliance Specialist is to partner with teams across Merchandising, Sourcing, Transportation, Finance, Inventory Planning, and Distribution Operations to ensure the smooth movement of imported goods while maintaining compliance with U.S. Customs and international trade requirements. You'll have the opportunity to influence business processes, analyze trade data, identify compliance risks, and contribute to the growth of our global trade compliance program.
If you enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating across functions, and making a measurable impact on supply chain performance, we'd love to hear from you.
Your positive, professional, roll-up-your-sleeves-to-help attitude contributes to our winning culture and makes sure we leave a lasting impression.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive Import Compliance Excellence
- Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, FDA requirements, Partner Government Agencies (PGA), and other applicable trade regulations.
- Partner with customs brokers to support timely and accurate import entry processing and customs clearance.
- Classify products using Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) codes and support country-of-origin determinations.
- Conduct internal compliance reviews and audits in accordance with company policies and trade compliance standards.
- Maintain accurate and auditable import documentation and records.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to internal teams on customs, import compliance, and regulatory requirements.
Analyze Data and Improve Processes
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to customs activity, broker performance, duties, tariffs, and supply chain costs.
- Analyze ACE data to identify compliance risks, tariff trends, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Support continuous enhancement of Northern Tool's trade compliance program by identifying gaps and implementing best practices.
- Assist in developing and maintaining trade compliance policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.
Collaborate Across the Business
- Act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners, including customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and government agencies.
- Work closely with Merchandising, Sourcing, Inventory Planning, Transportation, Distribution Centers, and Finance to support business objectives.
- Contribute to technology and process improvement initiatives related to international trade and logistics operations.
What you will bring to the table:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, Trade Compliance, or a related field.
- Two or more years of experience in import/export compliance, customs brokerage, international logistics, or global trade operations.
- Working knowledge of HTS classification, Incoterms, customs documentation, and international shipping processes.
- Understanding of U.S. Customs regulations and import compliance requirements.
- Experience collaborating with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred qualifications
- Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) certification or interest in pursuing licensure.
- Experience with ACE reporting, tariff analysis, and duty recovery programs.
- Knowledge of CBP Requests for Information (CF28) and Notices of Action (CF29).
- Experience with ERP systems, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), or trade management platforms.
- Familiarity with duty drawback programs, free trade agreements, and tariff mitigation strategies.
- Advanced Excel, Power BI, or other data analytics tools.
About Us
Northern Tool + Equipment is a family business with roots stretching back three generations to Minnesota’s Iron Range, where our blue-collar work ethic and commitment to serving the people who do the tough jobs was born. Our mission is to be the best in the world at serving the professional tradespeople and those who want to work like them. With over 130 retail stores across 24 states, top national brands and global manufacturing operations designed to create our own specialized tools and equipment, we are busting our knuckles to deliver the products, prices and advice our customers need to succeed. We’re looking for people who share our blue-collar work ethic. If you’re the kind of person who likes to put your nose to the grindstone to help your customers and company succeed, we’d love to talk to you about becoming a member of our team.
Northern Tool + Equipment is proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Top Midsize Employer in 2023. We are committed to creating a workplace where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive and competitive compensation package that includes:
- Competitive Pay: Earn $80,000 - $90,000 annually, with your exact compensation personalized based on your skills, experience, and location. We believe in rewarding top talent with pay that reflects your value.
- Flexible Work Schedule: Achieve the work-life balance you deserve with our full-time, 8-hour shifts, Monday – Friday, complemented by a hybrid work schedule that allows you to work both remotely and in the office.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Your health and well-being are our priority. We offer a variety of health plans, so you can choose what best fits your needs. Employees working 30+ hours per week enjoy a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with an enhanced company match to support your financial future.
- Generous Employee Discount: Love our products? So do we! Enjoy a significant discount on the quality tools and equipment we offer, helping you save on the items you love to use.
- Get Paid on Your Terms: With our Daily Pay option, you don’t have to wait for payday—access your earnings whenever you need them for added financial flexibility.
- Paid Holidays: Take time to relax and recharge with 7 paid federal holidays, because we know how important it is to have time for yourself and your loved ones.
- Incentives: Be rewarded for eligible incentive programs.
When you join Northern Tool + Equipment, you're not just starting a job—you're joining a community that supports your success. Come be a part of a team where your skills, dedication, and passion are recognized and celebrated. Your future starts here!
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Description
At Northern Tool + Equipment we get up every day to serve the tradespeople who keep our country running strong and the weekend warriors who want to work like them. It’s our mission to make sure they have the right tools for the job, and an easy, hassle-free experience at our store so they can get in, get out and get on with the job at hand. Your top priority as an International Trade Compliance Specialist is to partner with teams across Merchandising, Sourcing, Transportation, Finance, Inventory Planning, and Distribution Operations to ensure the smooth movement of imported goods while maintaining compliance with U.S. Customs and international trade requirements. You'll have the opportunity to influence business processes, analyze trade data, identify compliance risks, and contribute to the growth of our global trade compliance program.
If you enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating across functions, and making a measurable impact on supply chain performance, we'd love to hear from you.
Your positive, professional, roll-up-your-sleeves-to-help attitude contributes to our winning culture and makes sure we leave a lasting impression.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive Import Compliance Excellence
- Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, FDA requirements, Partner Government Agencies (PGA), and other applicable trade regulations.
- Partner with customs brokers to support timely and accurate import entry processing and customs clearance.
- Classify products using Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) codes and support country-of-origin determinations.
- Conduct internal compliance reviews and audits in accordance with company policies and trade compliance standards.
- Maintain accurate and auditable import documentation and records.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to internal teams on customs, import compliance, and regulatory requirements.
Analyze Data and Improve Processes
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to customs activity, broker performance, duties, tariffs, and supply chain costs.
- Analyze ACE data to identify compliance risks, tariff trends, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Support continuous enhancement of Northern Tool's trade compliance program by identifying gaps and implementing best practices.
- Assist in developing and maintaining trade compliance policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.
Collaborate Across the Business
- Act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners, including customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and government agencies.
- Work closely with Merchandising, Sourcing, Inventory Planning, Transportation, Distribution Centers, and Finance to support business objectives.
- Contribute to technology and process improvement initiatives related to international trade and logistics operations.
What you will bring to the table:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, Trade Compliance, or a related field.
- Two or more years of experience in import/export compliance, customs brokerage, international logistics, or global trade operations.
- Working knowledge of HTS classification, Incoterms, customs documentation, and international shipping processes.
- Understanding of U.S. Customs regulations and import compliance requirements.
- Experience collaborating with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred qualifications
- Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) certification or interest in pursuing licensure.
- Experience with ACE reporting, tariff analysis, and duty recovery programs.
- Knowledge of CBP Requests for Information (CF28) and Notices of Action (CF29).
- Experience with ERP systems, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), or trade management platforms.
- Familiarity with duty drawback programs, free trade agreements, and tariff mitigation strategies.
- Advanced Excel, Power BI, or other data analytics tools.
About Us
Northern Tool + Equipment is a family business with roots stretching back three generations to Minnesota’s Iron Range, where our blue-collar work ethic and commitment to serving the people who do the tough jobs was born. Our mission is to be the best in the world at serving the professional tradespeople and those who want to work like them. With over 130 retail stores across 24 states, top national brands and global manufacturing operations designed to create our own specialized tools and equipment, we are busting our knuckles to deliver the products, prices and advice our customers need to succeed. We’re looking for people who share our blue-collar work ethic. If you’re the kind of person who likes to put your nose to the grindstone to help your customers and company succeed, we’d love to talk to you about becoming a member of our team.
Northern Tool + Equipment is proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Top Midsize Employer in 2023. We are committed to creating a workplace where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive and competitive compensation package that includes:
- Competitive Pay: Earn $80,000 - $90,000 annually, with your exact compensation personalized based on your skills, experience, and location. We believe in rewarding top talent with pay that reflects your value.
- Flexible Work Schedule: Achieve the work-life balance you deserve with our full-time, 8-hour shifts, Monday – Friday, complemented by a hybrid work schedule that allows you to work both remotely and in the office.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Your health and well-being are our priority. We offer a variety of health plans, so you can choose what best fits your needs. Employees working 30+ hours per week enjoy a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with an enhanced company match to support your financial future.
- Generous Employee Discount: Love our products? So do we! Enjoy a significant discount on the quality tools and equipment we offer, helping you save on the items you love to use.
- Get Paid on Your Terms: With our Daily Pay option, you don’t have to wait for payday—access your earnings whenever you need them for added financial flexibility.
- Paid Holidays: Take time to relax and recharge with 7 paid federal holidays, because we know how important it is to have time for yourself and your loved ones.
- Incentives: Be rewarded for eligible incentive programs.
When you join Northern Tool + Equipment, you're not just starting a job—you're joining a community that supports your success. Come be a part of a team where your skills, dedication, and passion are recognized and celebrated. Your future starts here!
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in international trade compliance jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in international business, law, supply chain, or a related field
- Working knowledge of Export Administration Regulations and ITAR requirements
- Experience with customs entry filing, HTS classification, and CBP audit responses
- Familiarity with OFAC sanctions screening processes and denied-party list management
- Proficiency with trade compliance software platforms and enterprise ERP systems
- Certified Export Specialist, Licensed Customs Broker, or equivalent credential preferred
Tips for Your International Trade Compliance Job Search
Tailor your resume to regulatory regimes
List the specific regimes you've worked under, whether EAR, ITAR, OFAC sanctions, or customs entry. Hiring managers scan for these terms fast, and a generic compliance resume won't clear the first review.
Certify before the interview round
Credentials like the Certified Export Specialist or a Licensed Customs Broker license signal hands-on regulatory knowledge. Completing one before you're deep in interviews shifts the conversation from potential to proven.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists international trade compliance openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Flag cross-border transaction volume in applications
Quantify the scope of compliance programs you've managed, such as the number of export licenses administered or customs entries reviewed annually. Trade compliance hiring managers respond to scale, not just titles.
Research a company's trade exposure before interviews
Check whether the employer is a prime defense contractor, operates in sanctioned-country markets, or holds a Special Comprehensive License. Framing your interview answers around their actual exposure shows targeted preparation.
Negotiate using classification expertise as leverage
If you hold an active commodity jurisdiction determination history or have successfully defended HTS classifications in a CBP audit, name that in salary discussions. Specialized audit experience commands a real premium and most generalist candidates can't match it.
International Trade Compliance Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most international trade compliances?
The companies hiring the most international trade compliances right now include Garmin, Northern Tool + Equipment, and Lockheed Martin, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Kansas, and Minnesota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated in defense, aerospace, and large-scale manufacturing industries where export control exposure is highest.
How many international trade compliance jobs are remote?
About 100% of international trade compliance openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability skewing toward sanctions screening, export licensing advisory, and compliance program management roles. Positions tied to customs brokerage or hands-on import operations tend to require on-site presence more often.
How do you become a international trade compliance?
Start with a degree in international business, supply chain, or law, then gain foundational experience in a customs brokerage, freight forwarder, or corporate import-export department. Study the core regulatory frameworks, especially EAR, ITAR, and OFAC sanctions, until you can classify goods and screen transactions independently. Earning a recognized credential like the Certified Export Specialist strengthens your profile for mid-level roles.
How do you get hired in international trade compliance with little experience?
Entry points include customs brokerage operations, trade analyst roles at freight forwarders, and compliance coordinator positions at manufacturers with active export programs. Demonstrating that you've self-studied HTS classification basics, understand denied-party screening logic, or have passed an introductory export controls course signals genuine intent to hiring managers evaluating junior candidates.
What does the international trade compliance interview process look like?
Most processes include a phone screen focused on your regulatory background, followed by a technical interview where you may be asked to classify a hypothetical product, walk through an export license scenario, or explain how you'd handle a potential OFAC match. A final round often involves a hiring panel that includes legal or supply chain leadership who assess how you'd integrate into existing compliance programs.
Where can I find and apply to international trade compliance jobs?
You can find and apply to international trade compliance jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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