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Convatec

Customs and Trade Compliance Specialist

Edison, NJ, USA|Remote, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
remote work
Career Development
401(k) retirement plan
Employee wellness programs

Job Description

Convatec is a leading global medical products and technologies company focusing on innovative solutions for managing chronic conditions. Established with a commitment to improving the quality of life for patients worldwide, Convatec specializes in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With a workforce exceeding 10,000 colleagues, the company operates in approximately 90 countries. Convatec prides itself on a promise to be forever caring, enhancing patient outcomes, infection prevention, skin protection, and reducing overall care costs. In 2024, Convatec generated revenues surpassing $2 billion and is recognized as a constituent of the prestigious FTSE 100 Index, reflecting... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of extensive experience in international trade compliance regulations and procedures both import and export
  • Customs Brokers License
  • Food and Drug Administration agency experience in health care (medical device)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of HTS classification of medical device products
  • Knowledge and experience working in customs programs globally
  • Experience working with multinational teams and ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences
  • Analytical problem-solving ability
  • Ability to analyze and interpret complex problems with data from multiple sources
  • Ability to support new ideas and assist with execution
  • Good working knowledge of SAP transactions and reports
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Excel Word PowerPoint Access Outlook
  • Ability to work on tight deadlines and discern priorities
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with some manager oversight
  • Strong listening and influencing skills
  • Ability to research and self-educate in new or unfamiliar areas of global trade compliance
  • Ability to interpret analyze and effectively present information
  • Experience with trade automation solution systems like Thomson Reuters OneSource Global Trade Solutions

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of extensive experience in international trade compliance regulations and procedures both import and export
  • Customs Brokers License
  • Food and Drug Administration agency experience in health care (medical device)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of HTS classification of medical device products
  • Knowledge and experience working in customs programs globally
  • Experience working with multinational teams and ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences
  • Analytical problem-solving ability
  • Ability to analyze and interpret complex problems with data from multiple sources
  • Ability to support new ideas and assist with execution
  • Good working knowledge of SAP transactions and reports
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Excel Word PowerPoint Access Outlook
  • Ability to work on tight deadlines and discern priorities
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with some manager oversight
  • Strong listening and influencing skills
  • Ability to research and self-educate in new or unfamiliar areas of global trade compliance
  • Ability to interpret analyze and effectively present information
  • Experience with trade automation solution systems like Thomson Reuters OneSource Global Trade Solutions

Job Duties

  • Support customs and trade compliance team in the strategic development delivery and execution of a standardized compliant international trade compliance program within Convatec
  • Direct operational responsibility for US / CA 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
  • Manage the Temporary Importation Under Bond (TIB) process for goods entering the country for temporary purposes ensuring regulatory adherence
  • Manage the FDA Import for Export (IFE) program from end to end to include all activities with import export and reconciliation process and activities to support product being imported into the US for sterilization and re-exported for global market allocations
  • Assist with root cause analysis and support resolutions of compliance issues and implementing controls as needed based on audit findings
  • 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
  • Manage Convatec’s customs and trade compliance recordkeeping program
  • Assist with the development implementation and keeping current standard operating procedures and work instructions
  • Support Customs and Trade Compliance Manager and Department Lead with compliance program activities and provide support in their absence
  • Assign and review global Harmonized Tariff Codes (HTS)
  • 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
  • Utilize global classification software solution to automate and manage and audit global HTS classification
  • Utilize entry verification integrated system solution to automate and manage import entry data verification and audit identifying errors and address findings for correction as they are identified
  • Perform manual audits of entry data utilizing broker data government reporting data and address errors as identified and implement corrective actions to improve compliance and broker performance
  • Develop and maintain trade compliance KPIs to measure and monitor service provider performance broker scorecards compliance trends and risk assessment trade data analysis
  • Resolve issues and contribute to company performance by responding to changing product developments manufacturing network changes and distribution needs
  • Lead and facilitate projects as needed

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Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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