EMEA Trade Compliance Specialist - Hybrid - The Netherlands

Job Description:

The associate in this position, as an individual contributor, is responsible for monitoring shipments subject to import and export controls to ensure compliance with U.S., E.U., and local regulations as well as for resolving customs-related issues in a timely manner. The associate will perform his or her duties in a manner that meets the company’s operating standards, compliance programs, quality requirements and customer shipping schedules in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. The associate will support tactical operations for the Global Trade Compliance Program for all Envista sites in Europe.

This position will report to the EMEA Trade Compliance Operations Senior Manager and will assist in developing and deploying company policies and processes relating to Trade Compliance matters with intermittent level of supervision. The scope of this position includes ensuring implementation of effective global trade network resources both within and outside the Company that minimizes costs while assuring compliance with governmental laws/regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as on-site tactical point of contact for Trade Compliance matters working hybrid and at the Venlo site.

• Proactively partner with cross-functional stakeholders to facilitate business needs related to cross-border shipping; ensure shipping/receiving associates properly handle import/export transactions.

• Develop and maintain relevant policy and procedure manuals and standard work documents as required; assist with development of standard operating procedures and work instructions for each business unit.

• Develop recommendations for enhancements to current processes and procedures.

• Lead and/or support under supervision of Sr. Trade Compliance Manager various other related trade compliance projects and initiatives.

• Complete assignments efficiently, accurately and in a timely manner to ensure internal and external contact needs are met.

• Ensure data integrity with regards to Customs documentation, product classification, country of origin, BTI, Free Trade Agreement eligibility and valuation in conjunction with the Subject Matter Experts. Assist the Company in preparing, submitting, tracking, and monitor certificates of origin documentation and special permits as required for the import or export of goods.

• Effectively interact with multiple government agencies such as Local Chambers of Commerce under the supervision of the Sr. Trade Compliance Manager.

• Support external Customs audits as required. Monitoring import and export operations in the region. Perform internal audits/risk assessments of import and export transactions.

• Perform Post Entry Adjustments with Customs Authorities in conjunction with the Subject Matter Expert of Valuation;

• Manage supply chain trade security issues as per risk assessments;

• Identify and lead corrective action plans related to process deficiencies, KPI improvements, and broker management;

• Prepare and present function specific training for areas that impact import and export activities, globally.

• Perform training and provide training materials to the Business Unit compliance liaisons and tactical personnel.

• Maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.

• Responsible for GTM and GTS management, review and approve sales transactions to embargo and sanctioned countries and escalation support under supervision of Sr. Trade Compliance Manager.

• Support legal department in investigating and resolving trade compliance issues.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years’ experience in Law OR International business is preferred (or equivalent). The years of experience must be in import and export operations and/or global trade compliance related roles.

• Experience analyzing and interpreting export and import rules and regulations.

• Fluent level of English language and conversational level of the Dutch language required (any other language will be a plus)

• Working knowledge of export regulations related to denied party screening, export licensing, trade sanctions and embargoes plus direct experience working with global trade management software platforms (ERP, Global Trade Management, and Business Intelligence).

• Dual Use regulations including, but not limited to, 428/2009, export Control Classification Number (ECCN) and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) thorough knowledge of EU customs and export control regulations.

• Availability to go to on site minimum two times per week and as needed.

• It is a plus if you have experience in export and import operations and/or freight forwarder/broker operations as licensed customs broker.

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Operating Company:

Ormco

Ormco is a global leader and innovator of high-quality orthodontic products and solutions, including brackets and wires. For more than 60 years, our team has partnered with the orthodontic community to help create over 20 million smiles in more than 140 countries. We build trusted relationships. Each one is rooted in respect and understanding. We take that approach when we help orthodontists achieve their clinical and practice management objectives. We take the same approach when we help our team bring their personal best to work each day, ready to make a difference and reach their full potential.

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