Trade Compliance Specialist

Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions has an opening for a Trade Compliance Specialist!

Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions the leading global supplier of equipment tools service and technical solutions for the mining industry.

The Trade Compliance Specialist is a crucial role within the Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions (SMR). The key purpose of the role is to support all Sales Area business divisions related to cross border transactions to ensure achievement of goals and objectives through consistent oversight of all goods imported and exported on Sandviks behalf. This role will help ensure that global transactions are undertaken in compliance with export/import laws regulations and controls administered by the local government agencies. The role is also responsible for ensuring that the correct Country of Origin is applied to transactions and that Free Trade Agreements are used accurately.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Acquire and maintain sound knowledge of business operations to identify and mitigate trade compliance risk whilst analyzing potential mitigation options.

Create update and maintain processes procedures and policies related to trade compliance.

Interact with key stakeholders to ensure full support of the operations.

Execute Sandviks Global Trade compliance vision metrics and achievements to key Stakeholders and Leadership on a regular basis.

Be aware of changes in trade laws determine impacts on the company and disseminate knowledge to relevant stakeholders across the organization.

Research legal regulatory requirements and ensure legal compliance within government rules and regulations.

When necessary prepare paperwork required for import processes with trade compliance attributes.

Demonstrate control of exports to meet compliance audits and other company standards conduct regular internal audits to ensure compliance with procedures.

Responsible for Trade system activities (reports screening clearance instructions).

Work cross functionally with legal regulatory finance quality IT R&D and operations teams to achieve Sandviks mission vision and objectives.

Act as first point of contact between Customs and Sandviks entities.

Provide expertise with Trade Compliance for export and import activities and handle communication with customs brokers.

Manage customs document retention.

Support performing tariff classification of products for export in accordance with applicable regulations.

Ensure that procedures related to trade regulations and reporting requirements are in place for all appropriate areas of responsibility and personnel at manufacturing sites.

Investigate and gather information to create reports for potential or verified matters of noncompliance.

Engage legal departments in the implementation of Trade Compliance programs and related documentation.

Liaise with Change Champions.

Align SAP GTS implementation with future potential changes to the overall Trade Compliance process.

Release compliance blocks once live.

SPL maintain lists and the rules of the automation in GTS. Conduct periodic manual checks to ensure possible matches are not the same business partner as SPL Listing. White and Red list maintenance is a manual task.

Embargo screening and block process

Management of licenses handle license requirements for your divisions

Conduct custom post entry preference and procedure.

Understanding and optimizing Free Trade Agreements.

Maintain Free Trade Agreement lists.

Work with suppliers to get correct country of origin.

Ensuring Free Trade Agreements processes are always used to Sandviks full potential in the system

Preferential review of calculation process and applicable rules BOM analysis

EXPERIENCE
35 years trade compliance experience with international trade responsibilities is preferred
Capability to handle SPL screening blocks and searches export control blocks and manage licenses
Experience with international trade flows and customs and import/export operations and export control.
Knowledge of and/or certification in the following areas: ECCN classification Customs valuation principles rules of origin free trade agreements INCOTERMS.
SAP GTS knowledge is highly desired.
Knowledge of Logistics and Supply Chain

EDUCATION
University degree in relevant field and couple of years of relevant working experience with a customs broker / freight forwarder or in a similar industry position dealing with trade and customers matters HS & ECCN classification and country of origin (COO) with strong knowledge in import & export regulations and free trade agreements (FTA).

LICENCES & CERTIFICATES
Dealing with trade and customers matters HS & ECCN classification and country of origin (COO) with strong knowledge in import & export regulations and free trade agreements (FTA).

OTHER
We are looking for an independent efficient adaptable and proactive individual.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package. Generous benefit package includes life health dental PTO holidays and a 401(k)retirement savings plan.

How to Apply

For immediate consideration please apply online at the Trade Compliance Specialist Job Req. ID# R0077504.

Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who because of a disability needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.