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Integra LifeSciences Trade Compliance Specialist in Ratingen, Germany
Changing lives. Building Careers.
Joining us is a chance for you to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, more than 4,000 of us are challenging what’s possible and making headway to help improve outcomes.
The Trade Compliance Specialist will be responsible for Sanctioned Country’s due diligence, Denied Party Screening, determine Import/Export tariff codes, supporting team and Manager to ensure compliance with Customs and other Government Agency’s regulations relating to import & export, trade sanctioned country management and acquisition project(s). This person will be working to improve compliance and assist with implementing the best business practices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To be successful, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Evaluate trade rules/regulations (Integra key countries) in related jurisdictions and ensure compliance with Import & Export regulations.
Tariff classifications & ECCN determination of all products imported or exported.
Perform DPL / RPL screening for new customers or change in existing customers.
Assist Team with trade sanctioned country’s due diligence. Conduct independent research utilizing the internet, third-party tools, commercial databases, and leverage internal databases to evaluate and disposition sanction system alerts.
Review Letter of Credit as per latest regulation.
Monitor Global Trade Management (GTM) system business monitor for transactions on hold and take necessary actions in a timely manner.
Partner and obtain internal QA, Regulatory documents, or external Chamber of Commerce COO to support customer excellence.
Stay abreast of changes in Import/Export Regulations and business environment leading to new or changing requirements in documents / certificates as needed.
Determine product’s Country of Origin and Free Trade Agreement preferential treatment eligibility.
Lead all import/export transactions and applicable administrative USA, EU and foreign government programs to ensure all paperwork is processed efficiently and in a timely manner and meets all compliance requirements.
Implement and maintain trade compliance related programs, procedures, and policies.
Support Trade Compliance Managers in gathering and analyzing information needed for monitoring, investigations, and audit.
Develop reports and analytics to support new requirements for ongoing monitoring.
Perform quality review on reports and analytics created by Trade Compliance and other partners.
Investigate and follow up on shipment delays resulting from documents / certificates.
Perform other duties and/or projects, as assigned.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Export Certification or Customs brokerage license preferred.
Ability and willingness to work in a matrix team environment.
Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Oracle preferred.
Experience with Global Trade Management Software is a plus.
Proficiency with global tariff and ECCN classifications.
Knowledge of BIS, EAR, ITAR, OFAC, International Export Compliance regulations and Knowledge of “sanctioned” party screening processes.
Knowledge of EU dual-use regulation (EC) No. 428/2009, EU military (or defense) controls and the UK equivalent laws and regulations a plus.
Experience documenting and implementing global trade policies and procedures.
Strong critical thinking abilities, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proficiency in English.
Experience in a multi-national manufacturing and distribution organization, medical device or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
3-5 years of experience within the medical device, pharmaceutical, biological industry, or closely related preferred.
Ability to work independently.
Proficiency in Database Management, MS Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Power BI & Oracle.
Organized, detail oriented, ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, and have a high degree of professionalism, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment.
Ability to build professional relationships with internal and external partners.
Minimal travel may be required to meet the needs of the business (estimated 10%).