Trade Compliance Associate Trade Compliance Associate

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Dublin, OH

About The Position

Nestlé’s Research & Development Center is our regional powerhouse driving innovation in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical science. Backed by our global Nestlé R&D organization, we lead breakthrough discoveries that are both good for consumers and the planet. Our team of experts range from product developers to engineers, working across our portfolio of food, beverage, infant nutrition, and health science to create leading-edge products and services. As part of our organization, you will use your entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence to unlock the power of food and provide premium value. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. POSITION SUMMARY: The Trade Compliance Associate works collaboratively with internal partners such as Trade Compliance, Suppliers, Transportation, and Finance and with external partners such as Customs Brokers, Carriers and Freight forwarders to ensure compliance in accordance with all federal rules and regulations as it pertains to Nestle's imported/exported products.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Preferred 2-4 years customs and international trade compliance experience, including experience working with Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders as well as, working experience with assigning Harmonized Tariff Codes.
Proven experience in relationship building, facilitation, implementation skills and influence; and financial and operational oversight skills in both centralized and decentralized environments required.
Good verbal and written communications required.
Ability to thrive in a team environment required.
Results-focus required.
Ability to think critically to solve problems and work autonomously required.

Nice To Haves

Broker's license a plus.

Responsibilities

Collaborate daily with internal teams and external partners to monitor and ensure compliance and due diligence for imported products.
Coordinate with shippers, customs brokers, and freight forwarders to guarantee all required documentation is accurate, compliant, and submitted promptly for import processes.
Assign tariff codes to all imported products using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS).
Assign proper FDA Product Code for imported products.
Conduct internal research and partner with suppliers to identify product ingredients, manufacturing processes, and packaging, ensuring accurate assignment of FDA Product Codes and Tariff Codes.
Request and obtain necessary government certificates and permits from suppliers for imported products.
Participate in quarterly compliance reviews with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and internal teams, including post-entry audits.
Champion an end-to-end process improvement mindset, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and address gaps and risks.
Provide customs brokers with instructions for customs clearance, including tariff codes, country of origin, FDA Product Codes, and FDA Registration numbers.
Work closely with suppliers to ensure FDA Prior Notice is filed before shipping.
Liaise with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and couriers to resolve any delays in document handover and/or customs clearance.
Proactively stay current on industry best practices by attending seminars, conferences, and webinars related to Trade Compliance, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of evolving regulations and procedures.