Import/Export Compliance Specialist

Job description

Changing lives. Building Careers. Joining us is a chance for you to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, more than 4,000 of us are challenging what’s possible and making headway to help improve outcomes. The Import/Export Compliance Specialist is responsible for validating and maintaining Tariff Codes and Country of Origin validation, assisting, and supporting the Trade Compliance team and Manager to ensure compliance with all EU Customs and other Government Agency requirements and regulations relating to import; as well as EU export requirements and regulations, trade sanctioned country management**, export control compliance, denied/restricted party screening,** and other trade compliance matters related to acquisition project(s). This person will assist our global offices as needed. This person will be working to improve compliance and assist with implementing best business practices related to customs, export controls, and international trade operations. RESPONSIBILITIES Monitor Global Trade Management (GTM) system transactions on hold and take necessary action Assign, validate, and maintain customs tariff classifications (HS / CN / TARIC), ECCN classifications and Country of Origin data for globally traded products Perform Restricted Party Screening (RPSL/DPL) and support export control and sanctions compliance activities, including due diligence reviews and escalations Support daily import/export operations, including review of shipping and customs documentation, customs clearance support, and coordination with customs brokers and freight forwarders Assist with Free Trade Agreement (FTA) validations, End User Agreements, and other import/export compliance documentation requirements Support maintenance and continuous improvement of trade compliance programs, procedures, ERP/GTM data, and internal controls Monitor regulatory changes impacting import/export activities and support implementation of required business process updates Investigate and follow up on shipment delays, customs issues, and documentation discrepancies Partner with cross-functional teams including Customer Care, Distribution, Procurement, Service & Repair, Tax & Finance, QA/Regulatory, and Transportation to support trade compliance requirements Support audits, compliance reviews, and other Trade Compliance projects as assigned Minimal travel may be required to meet business needs (estimated 10%) QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Import/Export Customs Compliance, with practical knowledge of international trade, customs, and export regulations Proficiency with customs tariff classifications (HS / CN / TARIC), ECCN classifications, and Country of Origin validation Proficiency with EU Dual-Use Regulation, export controls, and sanctions compliance requirements Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Oracle preferred, and Global Trade Management (GTM) systems Working understanding of Restricted Party Screening tools, such as Descartes, Kharon, or Securimate preferred Experience supporting daily import/export operations, customs clearance activities, and shipping/customs documentation review preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proficiency in English Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Strongly preferred but not required: experience in a multinational manufacturing and distribution company, especially within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry Unsolicited Agency Submission Integra LifeSciences does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. A formal written agreement is required before engaging any agency, and it must be executed and authorized by the Vice President, Talent Acquisition. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions (the initial sharing of a candidate’s name, resume, or background) are position-specific and may only occur within the scope of that approved agreement. Please, no phone calls or emails.