Global Trade Compliance Analyst

PE Global (UK); Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Analyst to manage import/export compliance and operational activities in Ireland. The role involves coordinating with EU manufacturing sites, liaising with customs, and developing trade compliance procedures. Candidates need 3-5 years of experience in customs or logistics and strong communication skills. Remote work options are available for this initial 9-month contract.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in customs authority, logistics, or a multinational company.
• Knowledge of Administration, Foreign Trade Law, and Customs Law.
• Experience with Irish Customs regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage import/export compliance and operational activities.
• Coordinate operational imports/exports and liaise with customs.
• Develop and drive solutions for operational efficiency.

Skills

Proficient in English

Strong communication skills

Negotiation and flexibility abilities

Computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, SAP GTS, ECC and BW)

Job description

The Role

PE Global are recruiting for a Global Trade Compliance Analyst for our client based in Carrigtwohill. This is an initial 9-month contract role, remote working options.

Purpose

The purpose of this position is to manage the import/export compliance and operational activities as well as all efforts in Ireland to ensure adherence with laws, improve operational efficiency. Key responsibilities include coordinating all operational imports/exports related to sites, secondary liaison with Irish Customs Authorities and other relevant Government Agencies, provide guidance to local business personnel and assist in developing & deploying trade compliance procedures/policies.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with EU manufacturing sites and with BPO to ensure that all import/export transactions are in compliance with Customs Law and resolve day-to-day issues that result in border delays.
• Act as the secondary point of contact with Irish customs to address any requests for audits and inspections.
• Provide guidance to local business personnel on matters concerning import & export requirements.
• Assist in managing the integrity of trade data for local Irish purposes (i.e. tariff code, country of origin, valuation) and support monitoring of the system in which they are maintained.
• Provide guidance on documentation, tariff classification, customs valuation, and country of origin determination.
• Monitor trade compliance regulatory and legislative changes and alert the appropriate parties internally to the impact on the business.
• Help develop and drive solutions/strategies to issues faced by the businesses and the necessary controls around any change.
• Participate in import/export/duty management projects that focus on driving efficiencies or cost savings for the company (e.g. Inward Processing). This includes performing detailed analysis of trade processes to eliminate non-value add activities and quantifying the impact.
• Provide trainings and knowledge sharing to improve business knowledge and operational performance and ensure compliance with importing/exporting regulations.
• Facilitate the capturing and analyzing of metrics associated with the Irish operation for reporting up to the site and Global Trade Compliance leadership.
• Support GTC managers in the deployment of a self-audit program to ensure continued compliance with customs law and internal policies.
• Monitoring of the supply chain customs and security programs (AEO) and reporting of findings to Global Trade Compliance leadership.

Education & Experience

• Proficient in English
• 3-5 years of experience working in a broker’s agency, multinational company, or consulting firm, in customs authority or logistics/supply chain.
• Knowledge of Administration, Foreign Trade Law, Customs Law, Tariff Codes, etc.
• Knowledge on import/export regulations and activities, etc.
• Knowledge and experience on Irish Customs
• Proactive, negotiation and flexibility abilities.
• Strong communications skills.
• Computer Skills: must have excellent ability managing Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, Visio, SAP GTS, ECC and BW

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, alternatively send an up-to-date CV to [e-mail]

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland****