European Trade Compliance Import Specialist

What will you do

• Ensure that all import and export activities align with applicable laws and regulations minimizing the risk of fines and penalties.

• Classify products accurately according to commodity codes and Dual-Use regulations.

• Facilitate import transactions including coordinating imports from outside the EU/UK and providing classification details and instructions to freight forwarders.

• Collaborate with internal departments and functions to ensure trade compliance procedures areupdated andconsistently followed.

• Liaise and consult with internal and external customers to provide guidance and support on trade compliance matters.

• Support the companys compliance program byparticipatingin internal and external audits.

• Lead communications and activities related toexternalcustoms audits including collaborating closely with customs authorities.

• Promote trade compliance awareness across the business through training and guidance initiatives.

How will you get here

• Strong knowledge of commodity code classification with a minimum of 23 years experience classifying a wide range of goods and product families.

• Confirmed experience in import and export operations within a distribution or manufacturing environment.

• Proficient in managing partnershipsdemonstratingeffective communication with both internal and external clients.

• Experience working with customs authorities.

• Familiarity with export licensing procedures.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Strong verbal written and presentation communication skillsin english and french

• Ability to work independently and take initiative

• Comfortable working in multicultural team

• Ability to work with and influence various organizational levelsestablishingpositive working relationships

• Capability to stayup-to-datewith the constantly evolving landscape of trade regulations tariffs and sanctions imposed by various countries