Job Description

Description

Reporting to the Customs & International Trade (CIT) Valuation Associate Director, the Senior Specialist position's core responsibilities are to oversee our Company's Global Value for Customs Purposes (VCP) program and conduct Proof of Payment activities. CIT is primarily responsible for determining trade compliance requirements and processes, as well as executing select trade compliance functions that are best performed on a global and/or cross-divisional level. Among other centralized trade compliance activities, CIT implemented and continues to manage and monitor compliance with our Company's VCP program. This program provides guidance in customs valuation methodologies and determines control processes for no-sale/free of charge shipments. CIT is also responsible for the management of the U.S. Proof of Payment process ensuring that the customs value declared is in line with financial payments. The Senior Specialist position's key responsibilities are around these two programs as well as handling other trade related questions and issues, on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and maintenance of customs valuation standards and procedures and to design and upgrade customs valuation related training materials.
Provide trade and customs technical assistance on valuation issues.
Understand and interpret applicable legislation and monitor customs valuation related legislative changes globally. Coordinate communication of changes to the business in collaboration with ECO Global Trade Standards & Controls team.
Effectively manage questions and queries relating to VCP on a daily basis.
Ensure appropriate filing of VCP related questions and documentation on the GTC's internal page.
Provide feedback to operational teams on the effectiveness of the VCP program (additional training, workshops).
Where compliance gaps are identified, assist designing solutions and implement enhancements.
Manage the Drug Substance Drug Product (DSDP) tool and the VCP and valuation content on CIT's internal page.
Work with ECO Global Trade Standards & Controls team to obtain Proof of Payment report and constantly evaluate enhancements to further improve usefulness.
Conduct periodic Proof of Payment and investigate discrepancies with relevant teams.
Maintain Proof of Payments records and ensure appropriate filing on internal page.
Assist in the Annual U.S. Value Reconciliation filings.
Create and maintain internal procedures covering the process steps of key activities.
Provide input to prior disclosures and other reporting efforts (such as CTPAT Trade Compliance Annual Notification Letter) on valuation issues.
Assist the ECO Global Trade Standards & Controls team in customs valuation audits.
On an as needed basis, support CIT on other trade related questions and issues, such as country of origin and duty mitigations strategies.
Work with global trade management systems to ensure that trade related master data and processes are maintained.

Qualifications and skills

Bachelor's degree required
3+ years functional expertise with international trade or equivalent
Developed conceptual and practical expertise in Customs valuation issues is preferred, including WTO valuation methodologies, and experience with no-sale valuation and transaction value
Financial or accounting training, knowledge and/or experience preferred
Prior experience interfacing with international companies
Prior hands-on experience using Microsoft products (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
Proficient in English
Demonstrated good analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience or ability to work with global trade management systems like SAP GTS or Integration Point, or similar databases, very desirable
Strong project management skills and ability to conduct complex reporting processes
Sustained level of high performance
Awareness of diversity

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Expected US salary range:

$104,200.00 - $163,900.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Required Skills:

Audits Compliance, Audits Compliance, Compliance Program Development, Currency Risk Management, Customs Valuation, Detail-Oriented, Documentations, Ethical Compliance, International Trade Finance, International Trade Law, Investigative Skills, IS Audit, Legal Regulatory Compliance, Metrics Analysis, Process Improvements, Project Management, Project Management Information Systems (PMIS), Project Risk Assessments, Regulatory Affairs Management, Regulatory Reporting, Regulatory Training, SAP Global Trade Services, Social Collaboration, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management {+ 2 more}

Preferred Skills:

Import Compliance, Importing

Job Posting End Date:

06/10/2025

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Requisition ID:R350224