I-Trade Customs Business Process Expert

Procter & Gamble•Cincinnati, OH

11d•$66,800 - $92,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the exciting field of Customs Compliance within the Global International Trade (I-Trade) Organization! To ensure P&G’s legal compliance, the Global Classification Services (GCS) Business Process Expert plays a vital role. As part of a global compliance team, you will collaborate closely with regional and local compliance teams worldwide, driving the process that provides P&G's internal business partners with Harmonized System (HS) classifications. The HS classification is essential for commodities on an international scale, influencing duty applications, sourcing decisions, and the financial viability of new product initiatives. The role requires strong analytical skills to evaluate technical data, make recommendations, and influence both internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will become one of P&G's internal experts in tariff classification. Minimal travel may be required (1-2 times per year), with some potential for international trips. A work-from-home option of 40% is available. Job shadowing can be arranged upon request.

Requirements

Competent understanding of WCO HS classification.
Ability to effectively manage a variety of daily functional interactions with regional and local customs compliance teams, P&G BU’s technical contacts, regulatory bodies, and external parties.
Attuned to culturally diverse needs, as they will be collaborating closely with colleagues from around the world on a daily basis.
Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and make informed business decisions based on logical problem-solving, knowledge, and experience, while maintaining a focus on the bigger picture and priorities.
Capability of interpreting technical information and following up to ensure understanding and clarity.
Adept at managing multiple tasks and/or long-term projects—often unrelated—and consistently delivering high-quality results within established deadlines.
Continuous education, daily learning, and additional training to improve classification skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Clear and precise communication to ensure that the intended audience fully comprehends the information.
Ability to provide clear and concise guidance, information, and advice regarding HS classification issues.

Nice To Haves

Expertise will grow as tenure in the position increases.
Expertise will be developed through intensive initial training (4-6 months), daily core responsibilities, external training courses, and team support.
Mastery of Global I-Trade’s organizational processes will be achieved through both training and practical experience.
Will play a key role in a team that depends on one another for guidance and support.
Helping to develop classification capabilities within the global and regional classification teams.
Written documentation is at times submitted to government officials and external parties to support customs compliance, which necessitates degrees of confidentiality.
Effective communication in daily interactions with internal business partners is vital for achieving success in this position.
The expert will offer clear and concise guidance, information, and advice to ensure the best solutions for P&G on a global scale.
The decisions made may have significant legal and financial implications for the company.

Responsibilities

Providing global customs classification for commodities in accordance with WCO legal criteria and technical commodity specifications.
Leading classification-related projects to ensure the accurate and consistent application of HS classifications for P&G globally.
Taking ownership of and responding to classification requests from P&G business partners, which involves communication with internal stakeholders and external resources to assign HS classifications appropriately.
Delivering governance and fostering strong collaborative relationships as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) with P&G's Customs Compliance Teams.
Leading and/or supporting the resolution of classification issues and challenges raised by customs and government officials.
Assisting in the maintenance of a classification training program and providing ongoing training to Regional Customs Compliance Teams.
Creating and maintaining classification records in P&G's internal database/system of record, Mercury Gclass.