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Convatec · 2 months ago

Customs and Trade Compliance Specialist

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions. The Customs and Trade Compliance Specialist will support the Customs and Trade Compliance Manager and be responsible for ensuring compliance with international customs and trade regulations for Convatec's operations.

Clinical TrialsHealth CareManufacturingMedical

Responsibilities

Support Customs and Trade Compliance team in the strategic development, delivery and execution of a standardized compliant international trade compliance program within Convatec

Direct operational responsibility for US / CA customs and trade compliance program, both import and export

Ensure import and export shipments conform to governmental rules and regulations by managing inquiries, requests from brokers, forwarders, manufacturing sites, distribution centers, etc. to ensure efficient and compliance movement of Convatec product and equipment

Manage the Temporary Importation Under Bond (TIB) process for goods entering the country for temporary purposes ensuring regulatory adherence

Manage the FDA Import for Export (IFE) program from end to end to include all activities with import, export and reconciliation process and activities to support product being imported into the US for sterilization and re-exported for global market allocations

Based on audit findings, this role will assist with root cause analysis and support resolutions of compliance issues and implementing controls as needed

Identify areas for process improvement in the daily resolution of customs and trade compliance related international transactions

Support continuous improvement and opportunities for trade automation

Manage Convatec’s customs and trade compliance recordkeeping program

Assist with the development, implementation and keeping current standard operating procedures and work instructions

Support Customs and Trade Compliance Manager and Department Lead with compliance program activities and provide support in their absence

Assign and review global (UK, NL, US, etc.) Harmonized Tariff Codes (HTS). Update and review SAP master data, Global Classification solution and customs broker regular database updates

Maintain broker and customs agency reports and KPIs, monitor broker performances and support MBRs

Support the development and maintenance of customs and trade compliance process and procedures and the centralized shared storage, support the customs and trade compliance training activities

Assist with evaluation, investigation, and mitigation of potential customs and trade compliance risks

Experience with utilizing global classification software solution to automate and manage/audit global HTS classification

Experience with utilizing entry verification integrated system solution to automate and manage import entry data verification/audit, identifying errors and address findings for correction as they are identified

Ability to perform manual audits of entry data utilizing broker data, government reporting i.e. ACE data, other customs agency data and address errors as identified and implement corrective actions to improve compliance and broker performance

Trade Compliance KPI development and maintenance to measure and monitor service provider performance, broker scorecards, compliance trends and risk assessment – trade data analysis

Resolve issues and contribute to company performance by responding to changing product developments, manufacturing network changes and distribution needs

Lead/facilitate projects as needed

Qualification

HTS classificationCustoms Brokers LicenseInternational trade complianceSAP transactionsThomson Reuters OneSourceAnalytical problem-solvingResearch skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationPresentation skills

Required

Minimum of 5 years of extensive experience in international trade compliance regulations and procedures both import and export

Customs Brokers License

Food and Drug Administration agency experience in health care (medical device)

Demonstrated knowledge of HTS classification of medical device products

Knowledge and experience working in customs programs globally e.g. Import for Export (FDA), Temporary Imports, Free Trade Agreements, Preferential Origin

Experience working with multi-national team with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to a diverse audience, at multiple levels using a variety of formats, presentations, emails, leading meetings, face to face, etc

Possess analytical problem-solving ability. Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret complex problems, incorporating data and information researched and gathered from a variety of sources

Demonstrated ability to support new ideas and strategies, assisting with execution

Good working knowledge of SAP transactions and reports

Experience with Microsoft office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)

Ability to work on tight deadlines and discern priorities

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in groups with some manager directions, oversight, and guidance

Strong listening and influencing skills

Ability to research and self-educate in new or unfamiliar areas of global trade compliance

Ability to interpret, analyze, and effectively present information

Experience with Thomson Reuters OneSource Global Trade Solutions Global Classification and Entry Verification or similar trade automation solution systems

Preferred

additional languages as required or nice to have

Company

Convatec

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ConvaTec specializes in the development, manufacture, distribution of single-use devices to hospitals and healthcare sectors. It is a sub-organization of The Amcare™ Group.

Founded in 1978

Reading, Reading, GBR

5001-10000 employees