Associate Specialist, Trade Compliance

As an Associate, Global Trade Compliance at Celanese, you will be an integral part of the world-class trade team, combining foundational trade compliance expertise with a digital analytics approach. Your role will involve executing import/export processes to ensure compliance with global customs regulations, tariff classifications, and free trade agreement qualifications. You will be responsible for determining product valuations and origins for accurate duty assessments and FTA eligibility across different regions. Utilizing SAP, Excel, and SharePoint, you will process trade documentation, monitor compliance, maintain master data, and aggregate data from various sources to create accurate global compliance reports. Your responsibilities will also include updating Microsoft SharePoint sites with trade documents, identifying cost-saving opportunities through FTA qualifications and tariff optimization, and supporting audits with data-driven insights and documentation. To excel in this role, you should hold a Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, along with 1-3 years of experience in global trade compliance, logistics, or data analytics. Proficiency in customs basics, tariff classification, valuation, origin determination, and FTA qualification processes is essential. Strong skills in SAP GTS, advanced Excel functionalities, and Microsoft SharePoint are required for effective trade operations and data management. An analytical mindset with a focus on accuracy and detail in global trade processes is crucial, along with fluency in English. Additional languages and regional experience in trade compliance in APAC, EMEA, or the Americas would be advantageous. By transforming raw trade data into actionable insights, you will contribute to enhancing operational efficiency and compliance excellence in a dynamic global environment.,