Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions. The Customs and Trade Compliance Specialist II will support the execution of the company’s customs and trade compliance program, ensuring regulatory compliance for global medical device operations and driving process improvements.
Assist the Customs and Trade Compliance team in the delivery and execution of a standardized compliant international trade compliance program within Convatec
Assist with operational responsibilities for US / CA (other markets as needed) customs and trade compliance program, both import and export
Ensure import and export shipments conform to governmental rules and regulations by managing inquiries, requests from brokers, forwarders, manufacturing sites, distribution centers, etc. to ensure efficient and compliance movement of Convatec product and equipment
Support the Temporary Importation Under Bond (TIB) process activities for goods entering the country for temporary purposes ensuring regulatory adherence
Support the FDA Import for Export (IFE) program activities to include import, export and reconciliation process to support product being imported into the US for sterilization and re-exported for global market allocations
Identify areas for process improvement in the daily resolution of customs and trade compliance related international transactions
Support continuous improvement and opportunities for trade automation
Support Convatec’s customs and trade compliance recordkeeping program
Assist with the development, implementation and keeping current standard operating procedures and work instructions
Support the review of global (UK, NL, US, etc.) Harmonized Tariff Codes (HTS) and process to update and review SAP master data, Global Classification solution and customs broker regular database updates
Maintain broker and customs agency reports and KPIs, monitor broker performances and support MBRs
Support the development and maintenance of customs and trade compliance process and procedures and the centralized shared storage, support the customs and trade compliance training activities
Assist with evaluation, investigation, and mitigation of potential customs and trade compliance risks
Assist with utilizing global classification software solution to automate and manage/audit global HTS classification
Support entry verification integrated system solution to automate and manage import entry data verification/audit, identifying errors and address findings for correction as they are identified
Assist with manual audits of entry data utilizing broker data, government reporting i.e. ACE data, other customs agency data and address errors as identified and implement corrective actions to improve compliance and broker performance
Assist with Trade Compliance KPI development and maintenance to measure and monitor service provider performance, broker scorecards, compliance trends and risk assessment – trade data analysis
Support projects as needed
Qualification
Required
1-2 years experience in international trade compliance regulations and procedures for import and export
Bachelor's degree (equivalent experience could be considered)
Understanding of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification principles, with the ability to support classification activities through research and data maintenance
Knowledge of U.S. import / export regulations
Possess analytical problem-solving ability. Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret complex problems, incorporating data and information researched and gathered from a variety of sources
Demonstrated ability to support new ideas and strategies, assisting with execution
Proficiency with Microsoft office applications (especially with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
Ability to work on tight deadlines and discern priorities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in groups with some manager directions, oversight, and guidance
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to learn in new or unfamiliar areas of global trade compliance
Preferred
Good working knowledge of SAP transactions and reports
Familiarity with regulated industry (medical device, pharma, etc.) is a plus but not required
Familiarity with TIB, IFE concepts or exposure is a plus but not required
Benefits
Position is remote but office presence may be required for certain meetings or events.
Convatec specializes in the development, manufacture, distribution of single-use devices to hospitals and healthcare sectors.
