Trade Compliance Specialist

Job Overview:

 This position is responsible to understand international trade compliance and the connection to all applicable government agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance working relationship with Customs Brokers in accordance with company guidelines and supply company information to the Customs Brokers for imported products.
• Coordinate the maintenance of all records for import and export transactions.
• Identify compliance initiatives that streamline the import and export process while maintaining compliance with all government regulations.
• Populate the import and export classification databases and support the accuracy of the database through available rulings, analysis and discussions with US Customs.
• Compile data for the use of special government programs (GSP, NAFTA, FTA’s)
• Administer the Export Customer Screening Program to ensure compliance with US Government Watch List requirements.
• Ensure vendor supplied FDA Codes related to imported products are forwarded to Customs Brokers and listed in the Import database.
• Create Import Overage and Shortage Reports as necessary
• Inspect released import product documentation to ensure accuracy and filing timeliness with US Customs.
• Collect all vendor responses for the Customs and Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT) for annual submission to US Customs.
• Keep up-to-date on all US Customs rules and regulations.

Work Experience:

Typically 2 to 4 years of related professional experience.

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline. Typically hold 1 or more industry certifications.

General Skills & Competencies:

• Professional skills with an understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures.
• Developing proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures.
• Good planning/ organizational skills and techniques.
• Developing problem solving skills.
• Good writing and communication skills.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Good decision making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Direction from manager/director is needed on some issues.

Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Advanced understanding of International Business
• General proficiency in classifying imported and exported products.

The posted range for this position is $60,600-$75,750 which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including prior experience, current skills, location/labor market, internal equity, etc.

This position is eligible for a bonus not reflected in the posted range.

Other benefits available include: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401K Plan with Company Match, PTO, Paid Parental Leave, Income Protection, Work Life Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Educational Benefits, Worldwide Scholarship Program and Volunteer Opportunities.

Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. 

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