Trade Compliance Specialist
Location
Slough, Berkshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Job Description:
The Trade Compliance Specialist will provide internal consulting and customs technical knowledge for the European Union and UK. It is expected to implement continuous improvement programs to drive enhanced Trade/Customs Compliance risk mitigation and cost avoidance. This position will influence cross-functional operations teams to drive compliance.
What are we looking for?
Specialized knowledge in trade and customs compliance regulations required for EU and surrounding countries.
Degree/ Certificate in Compliance, International Logistics, Customs Work or International Studies preferred
Progressive experience in complex CPG, brokerage, or consulting environments.
What will be your key responsibilities?
Execute Compliance Activities
- Execute Mars import/export compliance program - activities may include, but are not limited to, import and export operations, and assignment of tariff classifications to machinery, finished goods, raw materials, packaging, special projects, etc. Ensure classifications are fully supported through documentation of GRI's and trade research. Leverage cross-functional relationships and network to gain information to enable quality decision making on HTS.
- Application of customs regulations across EU and UK, including required government reporting.
- Maintenance of customs and other agency data within Trade Software or compliance tools.
- Analyze manufacturing and purchase details to determine eligibility for preference programs and ensure record retention requirements are met. Solicit suppliers for preference documentation.
- Generate FTA certificates and sign long term supplier declarations.
- Execute cross border operations as required to support customs brokers requests for information, business escalations, and other operational activities
- Implement special projects as identified/defined by Sr. Specialist or others.
- Continue skill development in import/export operations, trade compliance and regulatory issues.
- Identify continuous improvement and cost avoidance measures for import/export shipments
Audit
- Conduct regular audits of tariff classification, FTA data, and broker submitted documentation such as customs entries or export submissions.
- Monitor procedures used by Mars manufacturing facilities, selling entities, and vendors to ensure compliance with EU and other governmental trade regulations.
- Develop and execute plans to correct issues resulting from audit activity with guidance from Sr. Specialists
- Other audit activities as assigned by the Trade Compliance Regional or Country Manager.
Document Policies
- Update Work Instructions as needed to support company operations
- Create and update SOP’s to ensure documented policies reflect current practice.
- Maintain records of import documents and monitor compliance of trade documentation retention.
DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY, RECOMMENDATIONS AND IMPACT
- Implement and co-facilitate corrective actions in response to audit results and hold affiliates, suppliers, and brokers accountable for compliance.
- Execute business procedures, best practices and internal controls necessary to ensure customs compliance to minimize business and legal risk, including creation of SOP's and documented procedures.
- Escalate compliance issues resulting from deviations to internal requirements or external standards.
What can you expect from Mars?
- Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
- Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
- An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
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