Global Trade Operations Specialist

About the role

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 14 Jul 2026.

Responsibilities

• Analyze product, manufacturing, sourcing, and supplier documentation to support international trade and import compliance activities.
• Apply Rules of Origin and related trade regulations to determine and validate country of origin for Medtronic products.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready records, including assessment rationale and master data, to support import claims and regulatory requirements.
• Execute work in accordance with established procedures and independently recommend updates to work instructions to ensure regulatory and policy alignment.
• Partner with internal cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to obtain information, resolve issues, and support compliance decision-making.
• Manage daily workload independently to meet defined performance metrics, service levels, and timelines.
• Prepare and deliver recurring operational and compliance metrics and reports.
• Track and support workflow approvals to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Perform peer reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to standards.
• Provide country-of-origin guidance for new product development and product changes.
• Develop and maintain standard templates, tools, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prepare and present materials to support moderately complex business cases and compliance assessments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant experience in trade operations, supply chain, or operations (OR an Associate's Degree with 2+ years experience OR a Bachelor’s Degree with 1+ year(s) experience).
• Working knowledge of international trade regulations, including Customs Rules of Origin.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and master data in support of regulatory or compliance processes.
• Proficiency with standard business tools and systems (e.g., Excel, reporting tools, ERP or trade compliance systems).
• Ability to follow established procedures while identifying opportunities for incremental process improvement.
• Ability to identify issues that are not immediately evident and apply sound judgment to resolve moderately complex problems.
• Ability to make data-driven recommendations and implement system or process enhancements as needed.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with internal cross-functional partners to gather information, clarify requirements, and support decision-making.
• Comfortable presenting information, metrics, and findings to peers and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, quality, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Engineering, or a related field.

Skills

• International trade regulations.
• Customs Rules of Origin.
• Manufacturing, sourcing, and supplier documentation analysis.
• Data management and record-keeping.
• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Process improvement and optimization.
• Product development and change management.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package including:

• Health, Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week:

• Health, Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.