Trade Compliance Specialist

Job Description

The Trade Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting Trade Compliance import and export activities. This position actively participates in supporting and auditing Trade Compliance programs and rolls out project metrics reporting, training and site auditing.

• Assists in managing the daily trade compliance operations for import and export transactions by working with the customs brokers and freight forwards to ensure timely clearance
• Assists the Trade Compliance Operations Manager in conducting import and export compliance audits and review and implement corrective actions
• Assist the Trade Compliance Operations Manager in preparing and providing periodic metrics and KPI reports for import and export operations
• Maintains master Country of Origin and classification database
• Assists Trade Compliance Operations Manager with the audit import/export programs and the development of countermeasures and action plans for compliance improvements
• Analyze data from ACE reports for errors and anomalies
• Works with Procurement, Regulatory and R&D to collect and manage trade related information to accurately classify shipments, obtain certificates of origin, and collect information pertaining to assists
• Gathers information to audit brokers and freight forwarder activities. Audit Customs entries for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Work in conjunction with the Trade Compliance Operations Manager and other team members to resolve errors found in entry audits and prepare corrective action plans to avoid future errors
• Assists Trade Compliance Operations Manager to Implement and maintain a document retention program regarding trade compliance for import and export activities
• Assists Trade Compliance Operations Manager with developing and maintaining Import and Export SOPs based on applicable governmental regulation and SOP template
• Develops and provides training and assistance, as directed/needed by Trade Compliance Operations Manager, to relevant departments and local plant import and export compliance associates

• Bachelor's degree in international business, trade compliance or related field required
• 5+ years of experience

Organizational Impact

• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with direct impact on departmental or job family results
• Established professional; works under limited supervision
• Works independently on moderately complex projects/assignments and contributes to setting objectives or goals of projects and assignments within team

Communication & Influence

• Communicates with employees both within and occasionally outside of the department and/or job family on matters that require explanation, interpretation and/or advising; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job area
• Influences employees within the department at an operational level regarding concepts or practices and some advisement on approaches

Innovation & Complexity

• Responsible for making moderate improvements of processes, procedures, or systems to contribute to the performance of the team
• Problems faced are difficult and mildly complex and typically impact the job family and/or multiple teams

Leadership & Talent Management

• Provides assistance and training to other employees
• May lead significant parts of moderately complex projects or processes

Knowledge & Experience

• Requires advanced job knowledge and demonstrated competence within department, typically obtained through advanced education and relevant experience
• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience

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