Department
Health & Biotech
Category
Health & Biotech
Job type
Full-Time
Experience
3 Years
Description
- Ensure that West NA import and export declarations comply with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to minimize compliance risks and optimize costs.
- Execute cross-border activities according to the NA trade compliance manuals and procedures.
- Collaborate with West sites, third-party service providers, and customs brokers to resolve issues and questions regarding daily customs entries and export declarations.
- Provide trade compliance-related codes such as Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes, export control codes, Partner Government Agency codes, and other compliance-related master data for NA imported and exported products.
- Maintain and retrieve, when necessary, records related to import and export affairs.
- Prepare, submit, and maintain special compliance-related documentation to support import/export declarations.
- Deliver transactional support for duty optimization programs, including Free Trade Agreements.
- Conduct post-entry audits and coordinate any necessary Post Entry Corrections with West-designated Customs Brokers.
- Review and manage documentation required for import/export declarations and the use of Free Trade Agreements, Preferential Duty Programs, and Duty Drawback Programs.
- Participate in and support operational projects impacting Trade Compliance at West NA facilities (e.g., system implementations, new business models).
- Engage in cost-saving and process improvement initiatives for Trade Compliance activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Highest qualification: University
- 3 years minimum of related experience required.
- Working knowledge of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (US HTS), Export Commodity Control Numbers, Schedule B Numbers, and Title 19 Code of Federal Regulations - Customs Duties.
- Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) certification/program knowledge.
- Ability to follow all relevant SOPs as per Company policy related to the position.
- Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards achieving set targets.
- Continuous compliance with the company’s safety and quality policies.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within global cross-functional teams.
- Capability to work within a remote or matrix organization.
- Experience with SAP is preferred