Global Trade Compliance Specialist
Our company is seeking a highly skilled Global Trade Compliance Specialist to join our team. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in managing import/export compliance and operational activities, ensuring adherence to laws and regulations, and improving operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage import/export compliance and operational activities across EU manufacturing sites and BPO partners
* Act as secondary point of contact with Irish customs to address requests for audits and inspections
* Advise local teams on import/export requirements, including documentation, tariff classification, valuation, and origin determination
* Maintain accurate trade data for Irish operations and assist in monitoring related systems
* Track regulatory changes in trade compliance and communicate impacts to relevant stakeholders
* Develop and implement strategies and controls to address trade compliance issues and process improvements
* Lead or contribute to trade-related projects aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing costs, including process analysis
* Deliver training and self-audit support to enhance compliance awareness, monitor programs, and report key metrics to leadership
Requirements:
* 3-5 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
* Knowledge and experience on Irish Customers
* Proactive, negotiation and flexibility abilities
* Strong communication skills
* Systems knowledge in MS Office, Visio, SAP GTS, ECC and BW
Benefits:
This is a 9-month contract opportunity. The successful candidate will have the chance to work with a leading organization in the industry and gain valuable experience in global trade compliance.