Trade Compliance Specialist - The Toro Company

Trade Compliance Specialist - The Toro Company Sponsorship:   Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless of expiration date, now or in the future. Who Are We?   With roots dating back to 1914, The Toro Company was built on a tradition of quality and caring relationships. Today, the company is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground utility construction, rental and specialty construction, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. Through a strong network of professional distributors, dealers, rental stores and retailers in more than 125 countries, we proudly offer a wide range of products across a family of global brands to help golf courses, professional contractors, underground construction professionals, groundskeepers, agricultural growers, rental companies, government and educational institutions, and homeowners – in addition to many leading sports venues and historic sites around the world.    With that foundation in mind, we're excited to introduce an opportunity to join our team as a Trade Compliance Specialist.  In this role you will support Toro’s U.S. import and export operations by executing and continuously improving trade compliance processes. This role serves as a key operational and compliance resource, working cross‑functionally to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant movement of goods while mitigating regulatory and financial risk. The position operates with increased autonomy and responsibility compared to entry‑level roles. What Will You Do? In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for supporting U.S. import/export operations and trade compliance activities, including: Operational Execution Manage daily import operations including responding to inquiries, resolving entry issues, validating data accuracy, and ensuring timely customs clearance. Serve as primary operational point of contact for broker escalations and performance issues. ​ Customs Broker Management Monitor and manage customs broker performance and relationships through monthly scorecards and regular business reviews. Oversee performance, compliance, and adherence to SOPs.   Entry Auditing & Post‑Entry Compliance Perform audits of U.S. customs entries to identify errors, plan for revisions, and coordinate corrective actions with brokers and internal stakeholders. Trade Data Management Actively maintain import entry and trade data repositories, ensuring information is updated in a timely and accurate manner and is readily available for reporting and analysis. Invoicing & Financial Controls Audit, process, log, and assign appropriate Toro account numbers to customs broker invoices; support accurate allocation of duties, taxes, and fees to appropriate cost centers. Recordkeeping Administer and maintain the trade compliance recordkeeping program, ensuring required documentation is complete, accurate, readily accessible, and retained in accordance with regulatory and company requirements. Process Documentation & Continuous Improvement Create, maintain, and update documented procedures supporting U.S. import/export operations; identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance. Training & Internal Support Educate and support internal customers on U.S. import/export requirements, broker processes, and data accuracy expectations. What Do You Need?   To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:  High School Diploma or GED equivalent, with 3+ years of demonstrated experience in import/export operations or international trade compliance. Minimum of 3+ years in import/export operations. Experience in a manufacturing company is a plus.