Trade Compliance Specialist

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.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Trade Compliance:

• 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

Product Compliance:

• 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)

​Education and Experience Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business, Engineering, International Trade, or other technical fields
• Minimum of 5-years’ experience

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

Skills and Abilities

• 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
• 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​

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Office Environment:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.​

Travel Required

Minimal

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