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.

Trade Compliance
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• 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
Education and Experience Requirements

• 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