Job Information
ThermoFisher Scientific Global Trade Compliance Specialist in Middletown, Virginia
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do meaningful work, and join a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.
The Global Trade Compliance Specialist position is vital to ensure that the requirements and business processes associated with the cross-border movements, run efficiently whilst ensuring that any risks are identified and handled optimally.
What will you do?
Policies and Procedures: Write Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) on all relevant import and export laws and regulations and according to the company-wide Global Trace Compliance Management System (GTCMS).
Daily Operations: Monitor daily cross-border transactions and ensure that all are customs cleared correctly and in a timely manner.
Classification: Handle the product classification (commodity codes, country of origin, export control numbers) and documentation of products, materials, and technologies.
Screening: Review all transactions using the 4-W approach (Who? What? Where? Why?).
Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Conduct risk assessments related to global trade activities. Identify potential compliance gaps, and develop measure to mitigate risks.
Training and Education: Train colleagues involved in international trade activities and create GTC awareness among the organization.
Partnership and Communication: Work with internal collaborators and external partners.
Practical Process Improvement (PPI): Look for improvement opportunities and develop strategies to optimize processes. Identify and materialize savings opportunities.
How will you get here?
Minimum 3 years experience working in a Trade Compliance department in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of commodity code classifications.
Strong customer management skills (internal and external).
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Strong communication skills – verbal, written, presentation.
Ability to work on your own initiative.
Ability to work with and influence a wide range of levels in organisation, establishing positive working relationships.
Ability to prioritise multiple tasks effectively.
High attention to detail.
Affinity with new technologies, such as artificial intelligence
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.