Global Trade Compliance Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Burlington, ON

23h•Onsite

About The Position

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover impactful work, innovative thinking and a culture dedicated to working the right way, for the right reasons - with the customer always top of mind. The work we do matters, like helping customers find cures for cancer, and protecting the environment. As the world leader in serving science, with the largest investment in R&D in the industry, our colleagues are empowered to realize their full potential as part of a fast-growing, global organization that values passion and unique contributions. Our commitment to our colleagues across the globe is to provide the resources and opportunities they need to make a difference in our world while building a fulfilling career with us. This role is based at our Burlington, Ontario facility, supporting our Lab Automation group, an ISO 9001 certified organization. At this location we design, manufacture, and install robotic solutions globally to help our major customers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields accelerate their drug discovery and synthetic biology research. As a Global Trade Compliance Specialist, you will ensure Thermo Fisher Scientific complies with international import/export regulations by interpreting and following global trade compliance policies. You will manage relationships with customs brokers, oversee product classification, perform regular audits, and monitor changes in trade laws. Your efforts will help maintain efficient global trade operations, contributing to our organization's success.

Requirements

5+ years of experience within Canadian and U.S. import/export control compliance functions, ideally in an international environment.
Expertise in Free Trade Agreements (FTA) and Certificates of Origin (COO).
Knowledge of HTS, ECCN classification, and Country of Origin.
Experience with Global Trade Compliance Software (e.g., OneSource).
Familiarity with various ERP systems (e.g., Navision, SAP).
Ability to adapt and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail
Familiar with continuous improvement activities (PPI, Kaizen, JDI)
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of MS Suite Software
Self-motivated and driven with excellent collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, proactive, with a positive demeanor

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance will all Canadian and global Import/Export Regulations
Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with trade laws and regulations and Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Global Trade Compliance Management System (GTCMS).
Manage relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and other logistics partners.
Perform and evaluate the process for accurate transaction screening and review of transactions, including denied and restricted party screening
Build and Implement a Free Trade Agreement program for applicable imports and exports
Classification of all imported and exported products: HTS, ECCN, COO and maintaining the ERP System. Interaction with suppliers required.
Interact and coordinate data gathering with suppliers, establishing a tracking method for material classifications
Records retention: handling the Import/Export transaction documentation and performing random audit check as required by company policy and regulations
Perform regular audits of trade compliance processes and documentation and establish KPIs
Monitor and interpret changes in trade laws and regulations and advise on their impact on company operations
Follow the timely reporting obligations to appropriate customs authorities and site/divisional leadership
Identify training needs, co-develop and provide training
Support the continuous improvement of the company’s trade compliance program