Kinetic are currently searching for a Trade Compliance Analyst for a leading Automotive Manufacturing business in Huddersfield Trade Compliance Analyst - Huddersfield Type: Contract, 6 Months Shifts: Monday - Friday Days Industry: Automotive Manufacturing Job Request Title: (UK) Trade Compliance Analyst Description: We're currently looking for a Trade Compliance Analyst to join the Customs and Trade Compliance team. The initial assignment duration is 6 months, with possibility of extension. This is a full time (37.5 hr/week), mostly remote role. Candidates will be expected to work onsite sporadically (once every 2 or 3 weeks) for team related projects. Global Trade Management roles lie either within the Trade Operations & Compliance or Export Controls area. Analysts will be responsible for researching & executing processes to comply with either Customs or Export Controls regulations. No trade or brokerage experience is required, shipping, logistics or transport experience would be a big plus. Good Excel skills are necessary (VLOOKUP, filters, ) as the team works with spreadsheets a lot. Candidates will need to be able to analyze this data and draw conclusions from it. 3 must haves for the role: - Clear communication - Related IT skills: MS Office (especially Excel), email, calendar - Must be proactive Trade Operations and Compliance Researches and monitors local laws, regulations, procedures and applicable benefits related to import/export transactions; prepares summaries of new regulations for review by team members; updates appropriate supply chain and business unit contacts. Monitors import/export activity for all business units in the assigned geography; gathers and manages import/export data (including classification data) for the assigned geography; drafts management reports on import/export activities. Gathers all necessary documentation to draft and submits applications for import/export licenses; monitors approval process with appropriate governmental contacts. Builds and maintains relationships with appropriate governmental organizations in the country of assignment. Communicates with brokers to ensure that the organization has appropriate supporting documentation and consistent compliance with import/export regulations. Builds relationships with vendors, brokers, and other external resources to understand and apply best practices and current data to projects. Analyze import/export activities to ensure that the business does not exceed limits or violate any restrictions on import/export activities. Prepare documentation to support the importing and exporting of materials and applicable benefits in the country of assignment. Executes team processes as directed and provides input into process improvements related to immediate area of influence. Compiles data and updates metrics as requested. Export Controls -Maintains a strong understanding of local export control laws, regulations and/or processes related to export control laws and regulations; communicates important changes to managers; develops new compliance processes in line with the Export Control procedures and documents, collects and analyses data required for efficient operations and tasks in assigned geography Reviews and monitors controlled goods programs for all business units in the assigned geography; reviews and presents management reports; and ensures ongoing compliance to support business needs. Monitor Export Controls Tracker and Control process; evaluate Export Control Assessment Form for needed compliance controls, including Restricted Party Screening, Secure Server, licensing and part classification requirements; and annually complete audit evaluation for all assigned active Export Controls Assessment Forms. Gathers all necessary documentation for licenses, drafts and submits license applications; monitors approval process with appropriate governmental portals; analyzes license activities to ensure license conditions do not exceed limits or violate any conditions; and acts as a point of escalation for nonroutine problems. Provides training and gathers all documentation required to support the secure server, workspaces and multifactor authentication processes. Prepares documentation and implements controls supporting the controlled goods programs and ensures compliance. Assists with Export Control Classification Assignments in Global Trade Management system. Provides input into process improvements related to immediate area of influence. Competencies: Trade Knowledge Application - Applies knowledge of relevant trade regulations to company processes and systems to minimize trade risks and costs. Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Builds effective teams - Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Education, Licenses, Certifications: College, university, or equivalent degree or equivalent experience required. Experience: 1 to 3 years relevant work experience is preferred but not mandatory. Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered. S&T1