Trade Compliance Specialist

Collaboration drives Nordson’s success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.

Job Summary

The qualified candidate is a team player who can work within the Nordson M&CS Division as well as the Nordson Corporate Global Trade Compliance Team and serves as a liaison for Measurement and Control Solutions, pertaining to Imports and Exports

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as subject expert in terms of Import Regulations for the Nordson M&CS Division
• Broad knowledge of U.S. import procedures; Provide training concerning import regulations

• Familiarity with countries (where Nordson currently has operations and business transactions) pertaining to imports

• Make export licensing determinations and assist in the preparation of export licenses
• Understanding U.S. FTA’s qualifications and requirements therein.
• Support Global Operations for goods qualification process for country specific FTA’s
• Capable of understanding and deciphering U.S. Customs entry procedures utilizing government published references

• Review and disseminate Corporate Import Manual within the Nordson M&CS Division
• Assigned projects to support Global Trade Compliance activities
• Support U.S. and Global Operations pertaining to Customs audits or inquiries

• Review internal import audits and provide guidance to Global Trade Compliance Auditor
• Analyze contractual and other documents to ensure compliance with export control requirements and company policy, including the need to obtain export licenses.
• Understand how to arrive at correct Country of Origin (CoO) designation and CoO markings
• Maintain and create the business system HTS classifications
• Assures that export screening takes place in accordance with requirements.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Engineering, International Trade, or other discipline

• Minimum 2 years experience with import regulations and processes or 2 years of experience working in a global industrial manufacturing organization.

• Experience classifying varieties of products to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and Schedule B strongly preferred
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must possess proven presentation skills including the ability to effectively conduct training programs
• Proficient using ERP Systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Adaptability – maintaining effectiveness in a changing environment, assignments, responsibilities, and/or priorities
• Great people skills
• Passion for excellence
• Detail-oriented, self-starter with strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively as well as independently in a dynamic environment

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required

None

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