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Nestlé · 1 day ago

Trade Compliance Associate

Dublin, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Nestlé’s Research & Development Center is a leader in innovation within the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical science sectors. The Trade Compliance Associate will work collaboratively with both internal and external partners to ensure compliance with federal regulations regarding imported and exported products.

CoffeeCosmeticsDairyFood and BeverageWater

No H1B

Responsibilities

Collaborate daily with internal teams and external partners to monitor and ensure compliance and due diligence for imported products

Coordinate with shippers, customs brokers, and freight forwarders to guarantee all required documentation is accurate, compliant, and submitted promptly for import processes

Assign tariff codes to all imported products using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)

Assign proper FDA Product Code for imported products

Conduct internal research and partner with suppliers to identify product ingredients, manufacturing processes, and packaging, ensuring accurate assignment of FDA Product Codes and Tariff Codes

Request and obtain necessary government certificates and permits from suppliers for imported products

Participate in quarterly compliance reviews with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and internal teams, including post-entry audits

Champion an end-to-end process improvement mindset, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and address gaps and risks

Provide customs brokers with instructions for customs clearance, including tariff codes, country of origin, FDA Product Codes, and FDA Registration numbers

Work closely with suppliers to ensure FDA Prior Notice is filed before shipping

Liaise with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and couriers to resolve any delays in document handover and/or customs clearance

Proactively stay current on industry best practices by attending seminars, conferences, and webinars related to Trade Compliance, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of evolving regulations and procedures

Qualification

Customs compliance experienceHarmonized Tariff CodesBroker's licenseFDA Product CodesResults-focusRelationship buildingProblem solvingTeam collaborationVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Proven experience in relationship building, facilitation, implementation skills and influence; and financial and operational oversight skills in both centralized and decentralized environments required

Good verbal and written communications required

Ability to thrive in a team environment required

Results-focus required

Ability to think critically to solve problems and work autonomously required

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Broker's license a plus

Preferred 2-4 years customs and international trade compliance experience, including experience working with Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders as well as, working experience with assigning Harmonized Tariff Codes

Company

Nestlé

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As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.

Founded in 1866

Vevey, Vaud, CHE

10001+ employees