Trade Compliance Specialist

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Trade Compliance Specialist

Morton Grove, IL
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to developing innovative technology solutions to the world’s water challenges. The Company’s products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor and return water to the environment in public utility, industrial, residential and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced infrastructure analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities. The Company’s more than 16,500 employees bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on identifying comprehensive, sustainable solutions. Headquartered in Rye Brook, New York with 2017 revenue of $4.7 billion, Xylem does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands.

    The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all – that which occurs in nature. For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com.

    THE ROLE: The Trade Compliance Specialist will manage the site trade compliance program through the development and application of standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and compliance with corporate trade compliance policy and government regulations. The Trade Compliance Specialist will work as team player to ensure implementation of compliance throughout the business unit.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES/PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Implement corporate and AWS trade compliance policy through standard operating procedures, desk top procedure development and development of automated and manual trade compliance tools.
    • Work in conjunction with the regional Xylem Trade Compliance Manager to improve existing policy and develop new policy as needed to maintain compliance with changing government regulations.
    • Work in conjunction with other site business location trade compliance personnel to develop, implement and share best practice programs as related to trade compliance.
    • Develop and provide trade compliance training to employees specifically on export controls, import controls, company policies and procedures.
    • Work with the regional Xylem Trade Compliance Manager to drive import / export process integration where practical.
    • Responsible for managing customs brokers, freight forwarders and relationships with traffic and logistics organizations.
    • Maintain knowledge of key trade compliance regulations, including but not limited to: EAR, 19 CFR, OFAC, Census, & ITAR
    • Management of site duty saving opportunities as applicable
    • Responsible for AES & assist filings as appropriate
    • Classify all imported and exported articles in accordance with U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and export Administration Regulation (ECCN) non-system export request to ensure proper classification prior to shipment
    • Attend annual internal and external seminars related to trade compliance and regulatory updates.
    • Coordinate and manage Free Trade Agreement process on annual basis in conjunction with the Export Customer Service Department
    • Responsible for ensuring accuracy of import / export recordkeeping.
    • Provide day to day direction on import / export compliance questions and requirements at site level
    • Maintain the site Master Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Export Administration Regulation (ECCN) listing for all imported and exported Xylem articles, assemblies, and systems.
    • Work with Supply Chain and Logistics to manage and identify opportunities to maximize landed cost savings opportunities to include, but not limited to freight cost, consolidation, routings, FTZ, regional parts warehousing and tariffs.
    • Respond to Customs / Brokers inquiries & requests for information.
    • Identifies and drives trade compliance projects as appropriate across the business location in conjunction with the regional Xylem Trade Compliance Manager.
    • Coordinates activities with Purchasing, Logistics, Engineering & Sales and Marketing to optimize resources and savings.
    • Post Audit and review of import and export documentation to insure compliance with Xylem policy and U.S. government import and export regulations. Initiate corrections with customs brokers and freight forwarders as applicable
    • Participate in Xylem’s regional audit program as required.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    • BA/BS degree in international business or equivalent
    • US Customs Brokerage License highly desirable
    • Strong organizational, prioritizing and planning skills
    • Proficient in ECCN Classification
    • Proficient in WCO/U.S. Harmonized Tariff Classification
    • Significant experience – manufacturing, supply chain, traffic, logistics business and trade. Experience dealing with government agencies a plus.
    • Demonstrated proficiency in trade and regulatory matters and ability to interpret regulatory information.
    • 3-5 years’ experience, with a combination of technical, business and management experience preferred.
    • Commitment to excellence in regulatory compliance.
    • Excellent leadership ability. Able to form, develop and motivate project teams. Good mentoring and coaching skills. Excellent project management skills.
    • Able to leverage own efforts through effective involvement of individuals and resources from outside the immediate team.
    • Good ability to identify and adapt best practices from other organizations. Good external focus to stay “plugged in” to trends and developments within the industry.
    • Motivation to push projects through to solution and implementation; cognizant of time and budget constraints. High levels of energy, drive, focus.
    • Excellent oral and written communication ability.
    • Positive, collegial, team-oriented approach. Able to work in team leadership and team membership roles.
    • Computer skills in Microsoft programs

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

    • Light lifting (20-25 lbs.), office environment
    • Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:

    (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

    • Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.
    • Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours

    EOE/FEMALES/MINORITIES/PROTECTED VETERANS/DISABLED