Specialist III, Customs & Trade Compliance

IFF is a global leader in flavors fragrances food ingredients and health and biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Business Unit: Global Operations
Ensuring excellence in executionfrom procurement to supply chain and reliabilitydelivering quality safety efficiency and sustainability across the value chain.

The role can be based in Cedar Rapids Iowa or Madison Wisconsin (hybrid role). Be part of a collaborative detailoriented strategic team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where Youll Make a Difference

Serve as the primary point of contact for local and regional teams on customs and trade compliance matters.
Lead and participate in complex projects to implement trade compliance programs and import and export processes.
Develop and manage a governance framework that monitors global compliance performance across supply chain operations.
Ensure full customs compliance including operational requirements related to Authorized Economic Operator programs security programs and customs licensing.
Monitor emerging trade regulations and communicate impacts to international trade operations.
Provide training guidance and operational support to business teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Lead disciplined import and export operations by applying appropriate systems processes and selfaudit procedures.
Identify track and report customs compliance indicators and costsaving opportunities.
Drive customs duty savings through free trade agreements duty optimization programs and incentive initiatives.

What Makes You the Right Fit

Bachelors degree in Customs International Trade Logistics or related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
Strong knowledge of customs and excise procedures in the United States and Canada.
Deep understanding of international trade import regulations and export regulations.
Minimum five years of experience in customs operations.
Experience with trade compliance systems such as enterprise resource planning global trade modules including electronic customs management export controls and license management.
Strong analytical skills and a solutionoriented mindset.
Skilled in project leadership or project implementation.
Strong presentation capabilities for training and influencing stakeholders.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English.
Demonstrated high ethical standards and commitment to compliance.

How You Would Stand Out

Experience resolving complex operational trade issues and identifying root causes.
Ability to collaborate with external suppliers and internal teams to develop corrective action plans.
Experience representing a global trade function on enterprise-level initiatives.

Why Choose Us

Opportunity to shape and strengthen a global trade compliance program.
Collaborative international environment that promotes learning and growth.
Ability to lead cross-functional projects with global visibility.
Meaningful work that supports responsible and sustainable supply chain operations.
Access a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision 401(k) paid parental leave vacation holidays and an annual bonus plan.

We are a global leader in taste scent and nutrition offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity national origin race age sex or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion gender identity & expression sexual orientation or disability.

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