Trade Compliance Specialist
The Trade Compliance Specialist works as the liaison between the Industrial Coating Systems (ICS) business and the Nordson Corporate Trade Compliance & Product Compliance Teams to ensure that standardized compliance procedures are implemented & maintained to minimize regulatory risk.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Trade Compliance :
- Serve as the Trade Compliance expert for ICS business unit
- Coordinate with Corporate Global Trade Compliance (GTC) team to ensure all required regulations are implemented within ICS businesses
- Manage processes including training programs, standard work and required documents to support ICS product Import / Export compliance requirements
- Manage & maintain an effective Export Management Compliance Program (EMCP)
- Work with Nordson Global Business Services (GBS), ICS Customer Service, end-customers and suppliers to resolve any issues with import / export transactions
- Serve as the subject matter expert in terms of Harmonized Tariff Schedules for ICS Trade Compliance
- Manage & maintain the ICS Harmonized Tariff Code (HTS) program, which focuses on these key elements :
- Properly assign HTS classification for ICS products
- Maintain consistency in the HTS classification of products across ICS businesses and geographies
- Develop & manage the use of tools for maintaining standards and consistency
- Work with global partners to resolve any differences or issues across the regions
- Serve as the subject matter expert with Export Control Number (ECN) Systems
- Manage the ECN program for ICS that focuses on the following :
- Ensure correct classification and to present validations to government & business partners
- Ensure responsible employees are properly trained on ECN classification
- Manage the use of tools for maintaining standards of consistency in ECN classification
- Support other Trade Compliance activities : Automated Export System (AES) filing, import, free-trade agreement / country of origin, duty drawbacks, ITAR
Product Compliance :
Coordinate with Corporate Product Compliance team to ensure all required regulations are implemented within ICS businessesManage & maintain ICS' Global Environmental Compliance program including training programs, standard work and documentation to ensure product compliance to global standards (i.e., RoHS, REACH, WEEE, SDS, Dangerous Goods, Conflict Minerals)Education and Experience Requirements
Education :
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Business, Engineering, International Trade, or other technical fieldsMinimum of 5-years' experienceExperience :
Experience with handling import and export transactionsExperience with international export requirements impacting Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN)Experience with Technology Control and Deemed Exports proceduresExperience with Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS) ECCN determination, use of SANP-R, State Department US Munitions List (USML) and D-Trade (Defense)Experience classifying parts & products to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and Schedule BStrong knowledge and proficient in AES FilingKnowledge of Free Trade Agreement and Rules for Country of OriginExperience with product environmental compliance processes : RoHS, WEEE, REACHExperience working in a corporate ERP system for data analysis & reportingSkills and Abilities
Certified Classification Specialist (CCLS) - preferredLicensed Customer Broker preferredEcoP US Export Administration Regulations (EAR) training preferredEcoP US International Traffic In Arms Regulations training - preferredHighly effective communication skills both written and verbalEnthusiastic, highly organized, self-starter who thrives in very detail oriented environmentAdaptable maintaining effectiveness in a changing environment, assignments, responsibilities and / or prioritiesKnowledge of Microsoft Office products (particularly Excel & PowerPoint)Project management skillsWorking Conditions and Physical Demands
Office Environment : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Travel Required Minimal