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Main Purpose: The Trade Compliance Specialist ensures that all goods entering or exiting the country comply with relevant laws, rules, regulations, and requirements. This role involves expertise in duties, taxes, product classification, licensing, and product testing to facilitate successful and timely shipment clearance while providing excellent client service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Duties, Taxes, and Levies: Manage and ensure compliance with duties, taxes, and levies related to international trade.
- Product Classification: Expertly classify products according to relevant standards and regulations.
- Licensing and Permits: Oversee licensing and permit requirements, including product testing and certification.
- Compliance Documentation: Source and manage product compliance documents as needed. Communicate requirements and technicalities effectively to external OEMs/Tech Manufacturers and internal teams.
- Trade Compliance Solutions: Provide accurate and optimized trade compliance solutions to ensure successful and timely shipment clearance.
- System Data Analysis: Utilize system data to make data-driven decisions, optimizing workflows and improving shipment success rates.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Education: Excellent high school results.
- Degree: University undergraduate degree in any background; Honours degree is advantageous.
- Experience: Relevant experience in trade compliance or related field preferred.
Skills and Competencies:
- Communication: Excellent command of the English language, with the ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Attention to Detail: Detail-oriented with a strong ability to take initiative.
- Project Coordination: Ability to manage and coordinate large, high-value projects, ensuring successful tracking and management of all elements.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and research-driven problem-solving abilities.
Additional Information:
- This role requires strategic problem-solving skills to manage expectations and risks associated with international trade compliance.