Global Trade Operations Analyst

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 28 Apr 2025

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the LifeWe anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 28 April 2025.
Location: Preferred hybrid onsite arrangement in Minneapolis; however, remote work within the United States may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.
The Global Trade Strategy Analyst plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the Preferential and Non-Preferential Country of Origin (COO) Programs. This involves analyzing products in line with relevant rules and regulations, gathering and organizing data, communicating with key stakeholders, generating compliant certifications, and maintaining records accordingly. Success in this role requires a strong understanding of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and the nuances of preferential and non-preferential country of origin. Additionally, the analyst is responsible for obtaining and analyzing data to generate metrics and reports. When needed, this position also supports various supply chain projects.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Determine product's preferential and non-preferential COO by applying product specific rules of origin according to local, international, and World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and regulations.

Minimum Requirement

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of Trade Compliance Master Data experience, OR advanced degree with 0 years of experience

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Country of Origin Determination

• Understanding of Free Trade Agreements

• Knowledge of Harmonized Tariff Schedule Classification

• General knowledge of Global Trade, Customs Regulations, and supply chain

• Licensed Customs Broker

• Proficiency in English and Mandarin

• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to influence others through demonstrated expertise.

• Excellent communication skills (e.g., verbal, written, presentation) with ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.

• Ability to work well with a team and independently with minimal direction

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills

• Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Strong analytic and data mining skills; creating metrics and dashboards

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

• Ability to read, write and comprehend complex regulations and procedures

• Knowledge of Medtronic products and corporate structure

• SAP, SAP GTS , Smartsheet, and Microsoft Excel Experience

• Experience working for a manufacturing organization

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$62,400.00 - $93,600.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

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, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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), and 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. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. 
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.