Job Description:At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.
The Regional Customs Compliance Specialist, Americas supports Pentair's customs and import/export compliance activities across the Americas, a region that spans North and South America, including the United States, Mexico, and LATAM. Working within the Global Trade Compliance Team, the Specialist helps ensure that goods move across borders accurately, lawfully, and on time. The role concentrates on the core fundamentals of customs compliance: Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification, country of origin and free trade agreement qualification, customs valuation, duties, and import/export documentation.
Day to day, the Specialist provides hands-on support, maintains accurate records, assists with audits and training, and helps put standard customs processes into practice at regional sites. A basic awareness of export controls and economic sanctions is expected, with more complex questions escalated to the appropriate Regional Trade Compliance Manager.
The Specialist will be based in Pentair’s Golden Valley, MN corporate headquarters and will report to Pentair’s global Trade Compliance Lead.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
HTS Classification & Customs Compliance
Country of Origin & Free Trade Agreements
Import/Export Operations & Documentation
Duties, Tariffs & Recovery
Support and ensure the accurate calculation, reporting and payment of duties, fees, and applicable trade remedy tariffs (e.g., Section 301/232).
Audits, Assessments & Recordkeeping
Perform quarterly import/export audits of the entities under the role’s remit to verify that cross-border activities are compliant from a customs standpoint (HTS classification, country of origin, FTA qualification, valuation, duties, and documentation).
Training & Cross-Functional Support
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Working knowledge of customs regimes, HTS classification, country of origin, customs valuation, FTA qualification, and import/export documentation.
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; exposure to ERP/SAP and customs classification software (e.g., Descartes CustomsInfo) is a plus.
Compensation:
For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $71000 - $131800 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus.
Benefits:
As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.
Pentair is an equal opportunity employer
Equal Opportunity EmployerPentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.