Trade Compliance Associate

Job description Here’s your chance to shine! Join our team that will mobilise your career graph to newer heights in the International Arena About the Company Four PL Consultancy is a London Based Logistics and Trade Compliance Management Consultancy We are a young and creative company, and we offer you fresh Logistics & Trade Compliance ideas. 4PL Consultancy is a fourth-party Logistics and Supply Chain Management solution provider from Crawley, West Sussex. Our sole aim is to bring efficient upgrades to the supply chain by managing the logistics operations for our clients. With a range of services, our teams have helped clients understand business processes better and achieve higher profits. Objectives of this Role: The Global Trade Compliance Associate is responsible for ensuring that Four PL Consultancy clients comply with all applicable import and export regulations worldwide by developing, implementing, and maintaining standard operating procedures and work instructions. The Trade Compliance Associate is also responsible for ensuring compliance for client’s import and export transactions and providing direct daily support to all business units with regard to the compliant movement of items by and for 4PL Consultancy in order to deliver exceptional experiences and outcomes. Job Role and Responsibilities: Determine Harmonised Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) codes for products being imported or exported. Maintain a strong working knowledge of export classification and regulatory requirements (e.g., EAR, ITAR). Implement and interpret Country of Origin (COO) and FTA rules to support clients' import operations. Identify and propose import duty savings opportunities through regulatory and strategic analysis. Create and maintain trade compliance documentation, including SOPs, Work Instructions (WIs), and forms . Provide daily operational support to clients on the international movement of goods and the maintenance of business partner records. Develop and improve internal processes to support 4PL Consultancy’s Global Trade Compliance Program . Observe existing procedures and propose improvements to minimise risk, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. Apply for and manage export licenses as required under relevant regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams across departments for compliance-related projects and initiatives. Conduct regular reviews and audits of client import/export activities to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Coordinate with approved freight forwarders and customs brokers to ensure regulatory compliance and efficient operations. Deliver internal training sessions on various trade compliance topics and best practices. Stay current on international trade developments and apply relevant changes to company processes and strategies. Represent the organisation in interactions with local and international government authorities , as necessary. Perform additional duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Competencies : Knowledge & Experience in Customs & Trade Compliance Good verbal and written communication skills in English Self-motivated and goal-oriented Team Player & good stakeholder management skills Quality-oriented and innovative. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Food provided Health insurance Paid sick time Provident Fund Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Morning shift Weekend availability Supplemental Pay: Performance bonus Yearly bonus Experience: total work: 1 year (Preferred) Show more Show less