Vice President, Trade Compliance
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Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Import Compliance Coordinator at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Florence, South Carolina, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Life Sciences, ManufacturingIndustries
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (minimum required); associate's or bachelor's degree in supply chain, finance, or related area highly preferred
- With degree: minimum 3 years in customs compliance, import/export operations, or similar; additional years required without degree
- Experience in FTZ and duty drawback claim administration strongly preferred
- Proficient in U.S. Customs regulations, particularly 19 CFR Part 146 (Foreign Trade Zones) and 19 CFR Part 190 (Modernized Drawback)
- Strong organizational, analytical, and social skills
- Skilled in Microsoft Excel and SAP ERP system
- Able to understand and implement government regulations with outstanding attention to detail and adept multitasking abilities
- Physical abilities: stand, use hands, reach, sit, talk, hear, smell, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch; occasionally lift up to 25 pounds; close vision, depth perception, focus adjustment
Responsibilities
- Establish, carry out, and sustain programs, policies, procedures (SOPs), and controls to ensure conformity with Thermo Fisher Scientific Trade Compliance guidelines, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements, and other relevant government agencies, and optimize value capture
- Partner with project management, business management, procurement, and finance teams to align trade compliance strategy; provide mentorship and advice during new product introductions
- Coordinate the day-to-day monitoring of all imports
- Work with procurement to optimize shipping lanes and modes to reduce total landed cost while maintaining compliance
- Collaborate with custom brokers to ensure all imports are completed in a timely and compliant manner
- Work with government agencies to resolve shipment holds or other delays
- Ensure the accurate assignment of HTS classifications and country of origin information
- Monitor and audit the import classification of materials that are imported to verify accuracy and maintenance in the GTC classification database
- Perform regular internal import and export audits; resolve discrepancies, request corrections, reconcile or protest as appropriate
- Maintain required import documentation according to US and local law and corporate policy
- Conduct daily supervision and administration of the FTZ program to guarantee adherence to CBP regulations
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the work location for this Import Compliance Coordinator role?
The role is based at Thermo Fisher Scientific's locations in Florence, South Carolina, in an office environment with a standard Monday-Friday schedule.
What education and experience are required for this position?
A high school diploma is minimally required, with an associate's or bachelor's degree in supply chain, finance, or related area highly preferred. Applicants with a degree need at least three years in customs compliance, import/export operations, or similar, and additional experience is required without a degree.
What key skills and proficiencies are needed for this role?
Proficiency in U.S. Customs regulations (19 CFR Part 146 and 190), strong organizational, analytical, and social skills, Microsoft Excel, SAP ERP, attention to detail, and multitasking are required.
What does the team structure look like for this position?
The role reports to the Production Planning Manager and involves partnering with project management, business management, procurement, finance teams, and custom brokers.
What makes a strong candidate for this Import Compliance Coordinator job?
Candidates with experience in FTZ and duty drawback claim administration, along with a relevant degree and proficiency in customs regulations, Excel, and SAP, stand out.
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Provides life sciences products and services
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.
Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees