Senior Trade Compliance Specialist

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
Join our Global Trade Compliance team at Thermo Fisher Scientific and contribute to ensuring effective international trade operations. As a Compliance Specialist III youll maintain regulatory compliance across operations while supporting business growth. Youll work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement trade compliance strategies provide guidance on import/export regulations and ensure adherence to all applicable laws and corporate policies.

In this role youll manage trade compliance processes conduct risk assessments and serve as a subject matter expert for regional trade operations. Youll contribute to process improvements provide training and collaborate with internal stakeholders and government agencies to optimize global trade activities. Your work will directly impact our ability to serve customers efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of compliance.

REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience or Bachelors Degree plus 5 years of experience in global trade compliance for multinational corporations
Preferred Fields of Study: International Trade Business Law or related field
Professional certifications in customs/trade compliance (e.g. Certified Customs Specialist CTCS) are a plus
Expert knowledge of international trade regulations including US EU and local country requirements
Strong understanding of import/export controls customs regulations and trade agreements
Experience with denied party screening license applications and trade documentation
Proficiency in ERP systems and global trade management software
Advanced skills in data analysis and reporting
Excellent project management and problem-solving abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a matrix environment
Experience conducting compliance audits and implementing corrective actions
Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver trade compliance training
Willingness to travel up to 20% as needed
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (PPI Kaizen)
Proven track record of building relationships with customs authorities and regulatory agencies