Trade Compliance Specialist - Imports

Trane Italia•Davidson, NC

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Trane Technologies is a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation, committed to putting the planet first. Sustainability is integral to their business. The company invites individuals who are eager to address global challenges and contribute to a better future to join them in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world. This role supports the strategic development, delivery, and execution of a standardized, compliant trade compliance program for the enterprise, specifically focusing on imports in the Americas. The specialist will coordinate with the Sr. Manager Trade Compliance – Imports Americas, assist with investigations, audits, and disclosures related to import compliance, and help resolve compliance issues through root cause analysis. The position also involves supporting trade compliance training, staying current with international trade regulations, researching trade rulings, providing guidance on various international trade compliance matters, and adhering to company policies. Key responsibilities include managing recordkeeping, interacting with compliance service providers, monitoring international transaction holds, identifying process improvements, and assisting with the development of standard operating procedures. The role requires continuous learning about trade compliance regulations and acting as a liaison with internal departments on regulatory and duty matters, all while maintaining a customer-focused attitude.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred; US Customs Broker license considered in lieu of a degree
5+ years of industry experience in international trade and import compliance
Subject matter expertise in relevant areas of trade compliance (import regulation, classification, valuation, export and import authorizations, import licensing, etc.) is required
Fluency in English oral and written
Up to 10% travel
Must be strong in Excel
The ability to function both as a team and individual player with the ability to shift priorities as required by the Americas trade compliance team and business operations
Demonstrated skills in resolving business challenges
Analytical skills, be detailed oriented, and possesses the ability to anticipate problems and diffuse situations
The ability to multitask and ability to work under time constraints and business priorities

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Project management and strong computer skills preferred (emphasis on Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel)
Working knowledge of Oracle and Trade Automation (E2Open) is preferred

Responsibilities

Supports the strategic development, delivery and execution of a standardized compliant trade compliance program to support the enterprise for the functional area of responsibility in coordination with the Sr. Manager Trade Compliance – Imports Americas.
Support the investigations, audits or disclosures regarding the company's import compliance activities in the Americas.
Assist with root cause analysis and supporting resolution of compliance issues based on audit findings.
Support trade compliance training for the Americas, prioritized in accordance with the Sr. Manager Trade Compliance – Imports Americas.
Stay current in company international Trade Compliance regulations, policies, training, audit programs and Trane Corporate Trade Compliance initiatives for the Americas.
Researches trade regulations and rulings, determines regulatory or interpretive basis for each classification, and communicates with internal clients and external service providers.
Provide guidance on multiple international Trade Compliance matters as needed.
Adheres to the company's international trade compliance policies in coordination with goals and objectives of the Sr. Manager Trade Compliance – Imports Americas.
Support the trade compliance related recordkeeping program and reconciliation, organization and maintenance on a regular basis for the appropriate functional area of responsibility.
Responsible for daily interaction with compliance service providers to resolve compliance related inquiries and requests.
Monitor and manage daily trade compliance related international transaction holds, reviews and information needed without disruption while ensuring compliant transactions.
Responsible for identification of areas for process improvement in the daily resolution of trade compliance related international transaction holds and issues.
Supports projects as needed.
Assist with the development, implementation and keeping current standard operating procedures and work instructions to support functional area of responsibility.
Stay abreast of all issues and regulations that impact trade compliance activities through trade publications, communications with service providers and regular reviews of the appropriate government websites and trade association memberships.
Liaison with internal departments across business units on regulatory and duty matter as needed.
Perform other duties associated with trade compliance as may be required maintaining a customer focused attitude and assisting the Sr. Manager Trade Compliance – Imports Americas.