Import Compliance Coordinator

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Florence, SC

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About The Position

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as an Import/Export Compliance Coordinator and become part of a team that drives world-class compliance excellence! This role, reporting to the Production Planning Manager, ensures the flawless import of materials and goods at our Florence, South Carolina locations. You will engage in strict adherence to trade laws and corporate policies, collaborate with various collaborators, and lead FTZ and Duty Drawback activities exceptionally.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is minimally required.
• An associate's or bachelor's degree in supply chain, finance, or a related area highly preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years in customs compliance, import/export operations, or a similar position required for applicants with a degree.
• Additional years of relevant experience will be required in absence of a degree.
• Experience in FTZ and duty drawback claim administration is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in U.S. Customs regulations, particularly 19 CFR Part 146 (Foreign Trade Zones) and 19 CFR Part 190 (Modernized Drawback).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and social skills.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and SAP ERP system.
• Able to understand and implement government regulations with outstanding attention to detail and adept multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Establish, carry out, and sustain programs, policies, procedures (SOPs), and controls to ensure conformity with Thermo Fisher Scientific Trade Compliance guidelines, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements, and other relevant government agencies, and optimize value capture.
• Partner with project management, business management, procurement, and finance teams to align trade compliance strategy.
• Provide mentorship and advice during new product introductions.
• Coordinate the day-to-day monitoring of all imports.
• Work with procurement to optimize shipping lanes and modes to reduce total landed cost while maintaining compliance.
• Collaborate with custom brokers to ensure all imports are completed in a timely and compliant manner.
• Work with government agencies to resolve shipment holds or other delays.
• Ensure the accurate assignment of HTS classifications and country of origin information.
• Monitor and audit the import classification of materials that are imported to verify that the classification is accurate and maintained in the GTC classification database.
• Perform regular internal import and export audits; resolve discrepancies, request appropriate corrections, reconcile or protest as appropriate.
• Maintain required import documentation according to US and local law and corporate policy.
• Conduct daily supervision and administration of the FTZ program to guarantee adherence to CBP regulations.

Benefits

• Accommodations for disabilities available.
• Fitness evaluation by company physician(s).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees