Global Trade Compliance Analyst (GTC)
Objectives of the Position:
The purpose of this position is to manage the import/export compliance and operational activities as well as all efforts in Ireland to ensure adherence to laws and improve operational efficiency.
Key responsibilities include coordinating all operational imports/exports related to Irish sites, secondary liaison with Irish Customs Authorities and other relevant Government Agencies, provide guidance to local business personnel and assist in developing & deploying trade compliance procedures/policies for the companie's Global Trade Compliance. This is a 9 month contract position.
Responsibilities:
* Work directly with EU manufacturing sites and with BPO to ensure that all import/export transactions are in compliance with Customs Law and resolve day-to-day issues that result in border delays.
* Act as the secondary point of contact with Irish customs to address any requests for audits and inspections.
* Provide guidance to local business personnel on matters concerning import & export requirements.
* Assist in managing the integrity of trade data for local Irish purposes (i.e. tariff code, country of origin, valuation) and support monitoring of the system in which they are maintained.
* Provide guidance on documentation, tariff classification, customs valuation, and country of origin determination.
* Monitor trade compliance regulatory and legislative changes and alert the appropriate parties internally to the impact on the business.
* Help develop and drive solutions/strategies to issues faced by the businesses and the necessary controls around any change.
* Participate in import/export/duty management projects that focus on driving efficiencies or cost savings for the company (e.g. Inward Processing). This includes performing detailed analysis of trade processes to eliminate non-value add activities and quantifying the impact.
* Provide trainings and knowledge sharing to improve business knowledge and operational performance and ensure compliance with importing/exporting regulations.
* Facilitate the capturing and analyzing of metrics associated with the Irish operation for reporting up to the site and Global Trade Compliance leadership.
* Support GTC managers in the deployment of a self-audit program to ensure continued compliance with customs law and internal policies.
* Monitoring of the supply chain customs and security programs (AEO) and reporting of findings to Global Trade Compliance leadership.
Requirements:
* 3 years of experience working in a broker’s agency, multinational company, or consulting firm, in customs authority or logistics/supply chain.
* Knowledge of Administration, Foreign Trade Law, Customs Law, Tariff Codes, etc.
* Knowledge on import/export regulations and activities, etc.
* Knowledge and experience on Irish Customs.
* Proactive, negotiation and flexibility abilities.
* Strong communications skills.
* Computer Skills: must have excellent ability in managing Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, SAP GTS, ECC, and BW