Trade Compliance Specialist

Trade Compliance Specialist

The Trade Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting Trade Compliance import and export activities. This position actively participates in supporting and auditing Trade Compliance programs and rolls out project metrics reporting, training and site auditing.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in managing the daily trade compliance operations for import and export transactions by working with the customs brokers and freight forwards to ensure timely clearance
• Assists the Trade Compliance Operations Manager in conducting import and export compliance audits and review and implement corrective actions
• Assist the Trade Compliance Operations Manager in preparing and providing periodic metrics and KPI reports for import and export operations
• Maintains master Country of Origin and classification database
• Assists Trade Compliance Operations Manager with the audit import/export programs and the development of countermeasures and action plans for compliance improvements.
• Analyze data from ACE reports for errors and anomalies.
• Works with Procurement, Regulatory and R&D to collect and manage trade related information to accurately classify shipments, obtain certificates of origin, and collect information pertaining to assists.
• Gathers information to audit brokers and freight forwarder activities. Audit Customs entries for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Work in conjunction with the Trade Compliance Operations Manager and other team members to resolve errors found in entry audits and prepare corrective action plans to avoid future errors.
• Assists Trade Compliance Operations Manager to Implement and maintain a document retention program regarding trade compliance for import and export activities.
• Assists Trade Compliance Operations Manager with developing and maintaining Import and Export Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) based on applicable governmental regulation and SOP template.
• Develops and provides training and assistance, as directed/needed by Trade Compliance Operations Manager, to relevant departments and local plant import and export compliance associates.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in international business, trade compliance or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.