Trade Compliance Specialist, Senior

Job Description

Overview The Global Trade Compliance team is responsible to support all business functions related to cross- border transactions. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Policies, Procedures, Processes (Creation & Implementation) o Creates processes and procedures related to International Trade Compliance; o Applies experience and advanced research skills to updating and maintaining procedures, processes, and policies. – Systems & Product Database Management / Trade Data Management (e.g., HTS, ECCN, COO) o Analyzes and creates the process for maintaining trade compliance elements in the item databases. o Superuser for at least one trade system / tool. – Regulatory Updates & Guidance to Various Internal & External Stakeholders o Research legal regulatory requirements. – Clearance / Processes / Export Controls (Export, Import or Both) o When necessary, prepares paperwork required for import, processes ECOs with trade compliance attributes. o Interacts with various levels of stakeholders to ensure full support of the operations. o Classifies Zebra's items in Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HS numbers) and/or Export Controls Commodity Number. o Validates classifications. – Recordkeeping o Recommends and establishes policies and procedures for recordkeeping Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, abilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Qualifications Job Requirements: Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree, and an advanced degree or consulting work experience (at Big 5) is preferred. Preferred focus of the advanced degree is Business, Finance, Communication or Law. Minimum Work Experience (years): Minimum of 5 years of direct trade compliance work experience, such as regulatory work experience with import or export laws and regulations is required. At least 2 years of continuous commodity classification (export or import) experience is preferred. Key Skills and Competencies: Export license application experience, including commodity classification determinations, commodity jurisdiction, sanctions work, etc. is preferred Excellent writing skills are required Excellent communication skills are required Project Management knowledge is required Advanced knowledge of MS Word and Excel is required Licenses/Certifications, special qualifications: n/a Equivalencies: n/a Position Specific Information: Travel Requirements (as a % of time): less than 5% on an “as needed” basis Able to telework? Yes/no – if yes, % of time and expectations while teleworking: yes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required (safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves, etc.): No U.S. Only – Frequency Definitions for Physical Activities, Environmental Conditions and Physical Demands: Never – 0% Occasionally - 0-20 times per shift or up to 33% of the time Frequently - 20-100 times per shift or 33-66% of the time Constantly - Over 100 times per shift or 66-100% of the time Physical Activities (U.S. only): Select the frequency for each item on the below list (never, occasionally, frequently, constantly). Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like. ( Never) Working from heights such as roofs, ladders, or powered lifts. ( Never) Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including awkward or tight and confined spaces. ( Never) Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. ( Frequently) Stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling. ( Occasionally) Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. ( Never) Adjusting or moving objects up to ## pounds in all directions. ( Never) Communicating with others to exchange information. ( Frequently) Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. ( Frequently) Operating machinery and/or power tools. ( Never) Operating motor vehicles, industrial vehicles, or heavy equipment. ( Never) Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. ( Constantly) Environmental Conditions (U.S. only): Select the frequency for each item on the below list (never, occasionally, frequently, constantly). Exposure to extreme temperatures (high or low). ( Never) Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. ( Never) Noisy environments. ( Never) Other hazardous conditions such as vibration, uneven ground surfaces, or dust & fumes. ( Never) Small and/or enclosed spaces. ( Never) No adverse environmental conditions expected. ( Never) Physical Demands (U.S. only): ( Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.) Must be able to see color. ( No) Rewards Only Section: FLSA Exemption (U.S. only): For Exempt classifications only, what exemption was used when grading the job Administrative Computer Professional Executive Outside Sales Highly compensated