Job Description
Job Title: Senior Analyst, Global Trade Compliance
Location: Frimley (Hybrid – 4 days in the office, 1 from home)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (4.5-day week, half-days on Fridays)
Duration: 6 months initially
Job Summary:
The Trade Compliance Analyst will be responsible for ensuring the organization meets the requirements for importing/exporting goods in the region.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Substantiate preferential origin of company goods under relevant preferential trade agreements.
* Populate SAP system with correct data for import/export operations.
* Assist regional and global teams in classifying products’ HTS codes.
* Compile records to substantiate country of origin claims.
* Audit import/export Customs documentation to ensure accuracy of records.
* Verify required corrective action is implemented for any inaccuracies found.
* Lead execution of existing trade compliance processes as required.
* Assist in the execution of logistics projects as required.
* Monitor and advise logistics team on export/import practices in the region.
* Ensure archiving of customs documentation is conducted in accordance with applicable country requirements.
* Proactively communicate regularly with the import brokers/freight forwarders on open issues.
* Escalate serious or significant discrepancies immediately to the attention of the Manager.
* Manage offline shipments within the region.
* Provide advice to the business on Dangerous Goods regulations.
* Act as subject matter advisor for the wider business on key topics such as product classification and origin substantiation.
* Lead process improvement initiatives with support from OPEX.
* Collate and report functional KPIs on a monthly basis.
* Other GTC-related responsibilities as needed.
Essential Requirements:
* Proven import/export compliance experience with regional knowledge gained in practice.
* Knowledge of HTS, INCOTERMs, country of origin rules, import/export laws and regulations.
* Fluent in English.
* Experience of working on SAP System.
* Graduate caliber.
* Self-starter with attention to detail and ability to work independently.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to execute professionally.
* Analytical skills necessary, but data interpretation is essential.
* Knowledge of the complexities of moving products across borders: international freight, duties, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and ocean/air carriers.
Desirable Requirements:
* Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Ability to operate efficiently under continuous change.
* Creatively seeking opportunities to improve processes.
* Dangerous Goods expertise.
* Excel Scripting.
* Power BI.
* Second European Language.