Xylem

Trade Compliance Specialist

Xylem

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Holland • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Implement corporate trade compliance policy through standard operating procedures, desk top procedure development and development of automated and manual trade compliance tools.
  • Drive identification, development and administration of duty saving opportunities and recovery as applicable.
  • Responsible for ensuring accuracy of import / export recordkeeping.
  • Support staff training in local procedures and subject-based materials for all trade-related functions in the business.
  • Provide second level adjudication of potential match screening results discovered by related sales, customer support, and data management teams.
  • Provide day-to-day support of site trade operations including Customs broker requests for information.
  • Maintain the site Master Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Export Administration Regulation (ECCN) listing for all imported and exported Xylem articles, assemblies, and systems.
  • Work in conjunction with other site business location logistics personnel to develop, implement and share best practice programs related to trade compliance.
  • Responsible for managing customs brokers, freight forwarders and relationships with traffic and logistics organizations related to trade compliance requirements.
  • Maintain knowledge of key trade compliance regulations, including but not limited to: EAR, 19 CFR, OFAC, Census, and U.S. Customs.
  • Review all non-system export requests to ensure proper classification, valuation, and other requirements prior to shipment.
  • Attend annual internal and external seminars related to trade compliance and regulatory updates.
  • Identifies and drives trade compliance projects as appropriate across the business unit in conjunction with the regional Xylem Trade leadership.
  • Administer review of import and export documentation for completeness and accuracy and initiate corrections with customs brokers and freight forwarders as applicable.
  • Participate in Xylem’s regional audit program as required.
  • Support site ERP integration and operation related to trade.
  • Administer reporting of assists, royalties, and any other additions to value.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years’ experience in trade compliance or related role preferred.
  • Experience with Duty Drawback and/or other duty mitigation strategies strongly preferred.
  • Knowledgeable and experienced in ECCN and WCO/U.S. Harmonized Tariff Classification.
  • Significant experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in trade and regulatory matters and ability to interpret regulatory information.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to recognize and implement best practices from other parts of the organization.
  • Experience leading cross functional teams.
  • Ability to leverage resources from outside the immediate team to achieve goals.
  • Strong organizational, prioritizing, planning, and self-management skills.
  • Motivation to push projects through to solution and implementation; cognizant of time and budget constraints.
  • High levels of energy, drive, focus.
  • Experienced SAP/GTS user.
  • Positive, team-oriented approach.
  • Able to work in both leadership and membership roles.
  • Computer skills in Microsoft applications.
Benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision plans
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
trade complianceduty drawbackHarmonized Tariff ClassificationECCNregulatory interpretationimport/export documentationcustoms regulationssupply chain managementlogistics managementproject management
Soft skills
communication skillspresentation skillsorganizational skillsplanning skillsself-management skillsteam leadershipcross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingmotivationadaptability