Trade Compliance Specialist

Nordson Corporation•Clinton, SC

45d

About The Position

The Trade Compliance Specialists works as the liaison between the Industrial Coating Systems (ICS) business and the Nordson Corporate Trade Compliance & Product Compliance Teams to ensure that standardized compliance procedures are implemented & maintained to minimize regulatory risk.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Business, Engineering, International Trade, or other technical fields
Minimum of 5-years' experience
Experience with handling import and export transactions
Experience with international export requirements impacting Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN)
Experience with Technology Control and Deemed Exports procedures
Experience with Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS) ECCN determination, use of SANP-R, State Department US Munitions List (USML) and D-Trade (Defense)
Experience classifying parts & products to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and Schedule B
Strong knowledge and proficient in AES Filing
Knowledge of Free Trade Agreement and Rules for Country of Origin
Experience with product environmental compliance processes: RoHS, WEEE, REACH
Experience working in a corporate ERP system for data analysis & reporting
Highly effective communication skills - both written and verbal
Enthusiastic, highly organized, self-starter who thrives in very detail oriented environment
Adaptable - maintaining effectiveness in a changing environment, assignments, responsibilities and/or priorities
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (particularly Excel & PowerPoint)
Project management skills

Nice To Haves

Certified Classification Specialist (CCLS) - preferred
Licensed Customer Broker - preferred
EcoP US Export Administration Regulations (EAR) training - preferred
EcoP US International Traffic In Arms Regulations training - preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the Trade Compliance expert for ICS business unit
Coordinate with Corporate Global Trade Compliance (GTC) team to ensure all required regulations are implemented within ICS businesses
Manage processes including training programs, standard work and required documents to support ICS product Import/Export compliance requirements
Manage & maintain an effective Export Management Compliance Program (EMCP)
Work with Nordson Global Business Services (GBS), ICS Customer Service, end-customers and suppliers to resolve any issues with import/export transactions
Serve as the subject matter expert in terms of Harmonized Tariff Schedules for ICS Trade Compliance
Manage & maintain the ICS Harmonized Tariff Code (HTS) program, which focuses on these key elements:
Properly assign HTS classification for ICS products
Maintain consistency in the HTS classification of products across ICS businesses and geographies
Develop & manage the use of tools for maintaining standards and consistency
Work with global partners to resolve any differences or issues across the regions
Serve as the subject matter expert with Export Control Number (ECN) Systems
Manage the ECN program for ICS that focuses on the following:
Ensure correct classification and to present validations to government & business partners
Ensure responsible employees are properly trained on ECN classification
Manage the use of tools for maintaining standards of consistency in ECN classification
Support other Trade Compliance activities: Automated Export System (AES) filing, import, free-trade agreement/country of origin, duty drawbacks, ITAR
Coordinate with Corporate Product Compliance team to ensure all required regulations are implemented within ICS businesses
Manage & maintain ICS' Global Environmental Compliance program including training programs, standard work and documentation to ensure product compliance to global standards (i.e., RoHS, REACH, WEEE, SDS, Dangerous Goods, Conflict Minerals)