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Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employeesoperating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Implement corporate trade compliance policy through standard operating procedures, desk top procedure development and development of automated and manual trade compliance tools.
• Drive identification, development and administration of duty saving opportunities and recovery as applicable.
• Responsible for ensuring accuracy of import / export recordkeeping.
• Support staff training in local procedures and subject-based materials for all trade-related functions in the business.
• Provide second level adjudication of potential match screening results discovered by related sales, customer support, and data management teams.
• Provide day-to-day support of site trade operations including Customs broker requests for information.
• Maintain the site Master Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Export Administration Regulation (ECCN) listing for all imported and exported Xylem articles, assemblies, and systems.  
• Work in conjunction with other site business location logistics personnel to develop, implement and share best practice programs related to trade compliance.
• Responsible for managing customs brokers, freight forwarders and relationships with traffic and logistics organizations related to trade compliance requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of key trade compliance regulations, including but not limited to: EAR, 19 CFR, OFAC, Census, and U.S. Customs.
• Review all non-system export requests to ensure proper classification, valuation, and other requirements prior to shipment.
• Attend annual internal and external seminars related to trade compliance and regulatory updates.
• Identifies and drives trade compliance projects as appropriate across the business unit in conjunction with the regional Xylem Trade leadership.
• Administer review of import and export documentation for completeness and accuracy and initiate corrections with customs brokers and freight forwarders as applicable.
• Participate in Xylem’s regional audit program as required.
• Support site ERP integration and operation related to trade.
• Administer reporting of assists, royalties, and any other additions to value.

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

• 3-5 years’ experience in trade compliance or related role preferred.
• Experience with Duty Drawback and/or other duty mitigation strategies strongly preferred.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in ECCN and WCO/U.S. Harmonized Tariff Classification.
• Significant experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics.
• Demonstrated proficiency in trade and regulatory matters and ability to interpret regulatory information.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to recognize and implement best practices from other parts of the organization.
• Experience leading cross functional teams.
• Ability to leverage resources from outside the immediate team to achieve goals.
• Strong organizational, prioritizing, planning, and self-management skills.
• Motivation to push projects through to solution and implementation; cognizant of time and budget constraints. High levels of energy, drive, focus.
• Experienced SAP/GTS user.
• Positive, team-oriented approach. Able to work in both leadership and membership roles.
• Computer skills in Microsoft applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• US Customs Brokerage License highly desirable

Physical Demands:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility

The estimated salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000.   Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range.  At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement. 

Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.