Are you passionate about international trade and ready to make an impact on a global scale? We’re looking for a 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