Trade Compliance Specialist

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team 
 

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. 

 
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward. 

What we offer: 

• Competitive salary bonus plan

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time 

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care 

• On the job/cross training opportunities 

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment 

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy 

What you will do

We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Trade Compliance Specialist with expertise in Country of Origin (COO) Determination to join our compliance team. You will be responsible for ensuring that our products meet the necessary regulations and standards related to country-of-origin determination, marking, labeling, and documentation. You will assess, document, and verify the origin of goods based on applicable trade agreements, and customs regulations. This role requires collaboration with supply chain, procurement, legal, and regulatory teams to ensure proper classification and is crucial in maintaining our company’s compliance with international trade laws.

How you will do it

• Conduct thorough country of origin determinations for a variety of products in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and other international trade agreements.

• Apply rules of origin including substantial transformation and tariff shift analysis.

• Ensure all products are compliant with origin marking and labeling requirements

• Analyze and interpret complex trade regulations, tariffs, and trade agreements to ensure compliance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including procurement, logistics, and legal to gather necessary information for accurate country of origin determinations.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation and records related to country-of-origin determinations and compliance activities.

• Conduct audits and maintain documentation to support COO claims, including supplier affidavits, manufacturing processes, and trade compliance records

• Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on country-of-origin requirements, compliance processes, and best practices.

• Monitor changes in trade regulations and practices, assess their impact on the organization, and implement necessary updates to compliance procedures.

• Participate in trade compliance projects and initiatives aimed at improving processes and systems related to country-of-origin determination.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we look for

Required:

• 2-4 years of related professional experience in trade compliance, customs regulations, or international trade

• Strong understanding of COO determination methods, including substantial transformation, tariff shift, and regional value calculations

• Familiarity with HTS classification and trade agreements

• Exceptional Excel skills and data analysis

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to interpret regulatory language

• Effective communication skills to collaborate across departments

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Up to 10% travel within North America – valid passport (or ability to obtain one) is needed

Preferred:

• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) and/or Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or similar trade compliance certification

• Experience with U.S. Customs (CBP) rulings

• Bilingual - Spanish/English

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $65,000-80,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
 

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