Job Description

This role will report to the Trade Compliance Specialist.

Responsibilities:
* Assist with the preparation of all paperwork and documentation associated with all freight movements.
* Audit and Maintain import and export documentation in line with company and legally applicable record keeping guidelines
* Tariff Classification of all materials
* Maintain tariff classification databases in line with applicable ERP system requirements including the maintenance of up to date databases for distribution to brokers as required
Origin determinations both preferential and non-preferential in accordance with applicable rules in the business unit's jurisdiction.
* Execute annual qualification and maintenance of various free trade agreements.
* Support the supply chain teams with Broker Management.
* Provide guidance on compliance policies and directives in collaboration with Business Unit compliance liaisons, lead development of standard operating procedures and work instructions for each business unit
* Develop recommendations for enhancements to current processes and procedures
* Customer and Vendor master data screening and set up
* Work to ensure highest level of ethics is maintained
* Maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Essential Criteria: * Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. * Ability to communicate with a wide range of contacts from corporate and external vendors to manufacturing employees * Proven experience working in a fast-paced compliance/import/export function working to tight deadlines. * Strong organizational skills in handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously with high attention to detail and a high level of accuracy * Proactive problem solving and results oriented, able to work on own initiative Desirable Criteria: * Minimum 2 years' experience in imports/exports within a manufacturing department * Experience with SAP and other ERP Systems * Studying towards or educated to 3rd level standard with Business related diploma or degree