Job Description
Job Title:  Trade Compliance Specialist
Req ID:  48938
Job Location (Short):  Havant, GBR | Neumuenster, DEU | Nordborg, DNK | Povazska Bystrica, SVK | Warwick, GBR
Employment Type:  Full Time
Segment:  Danfoss Power Solutions Segment
Job Category:  Supply Chain and Operations
Work Location Type:  On-site

The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss is proud to be at the forefront of driving a global transformation in digital and electric solutions that increase productivity and energy efficiency.  We are truly passionate about investment, and innovation, as we continue to support our customers' journey towards a greener and lower-carbon future.

 

We now have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Trade Compliance Specialist to join our Danfoss Power Solutions team, to be based at one of our main DPS sites across Europe.  The Trade Compliance Specialist ensures the company’s import and export activities comply with all applicable global trade laws and regulations. This role supports the business by managing customs compliance, trade documentation, classification, origin, and risk mitigation while enabling efficient and compliant global supply chains.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Ensure compliance with global trade regulations, including customs laws, export controls, sanctions, and embargoes

  • Maintain Trade Compliance manuals, SOPs, and internal control frameworks

  • Guide suppliers and internal teams on compliance requirements and documentation standards

  • Monitor import/export recordkeeping, valuation, duty management, and preferential trade programs

  • Track regulatory changes worldwide and assess their impact on the business

  • Manage relationships with customs brokers, external counsel, and regulatory authorities

  • Support audits, investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives

  • Provide trade compliance input for new product introductions and supply chain changes

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field plus demonstrable experience in trade compliance or customs

  • Strong knowledge of customs regulations, HS classification, origin rules, and export control regimes

  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and customs management tools

  • Excellent analytical, documentation, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills

  • Highly detail‑oriented, structured, and able to work independently in a complex global environment

What You'll Get from Us

 

  1. We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
  2. You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
  3. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
  4. You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

 

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

 


 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Information at a Glance

 

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

 

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.