Principal Trade and Compliance Specialist

Waters Corporation; Wexford; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in analytical instruments is seeking a Principal Trade and Compliance Specialist in Wexford. This role focuses on managing logistics compliance, collaborating with teams for strategic supply chain operations, and offering tactical support for trade and customs matters. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of related experience, with strong knowledge of customs regulations. This position offers a hybrid work model, company health insurance, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

22 Days holidays plus bank holidays

Company Health Insurance Plan

Matching contribution pension plan

Free on-site parking

Fully serviced cafe

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Trade/Logistics experience required.
• Experience in customs operations, trade compliance, or freight forwarding.
• Solid understanding of Irish, EU, and international customs regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Freight, Duty, Customs and Trade Compliance function.
• Collaborate with peer groups for alignment on priorities.
• Manage & maintain Freight & Duty budget.

Skills

Import/Export administration

Trade compliance

Logistics

Customs regulations

SAP or equivalent MRP system

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or related field

Job description

Overview

Within the Supply Chain Department, we ensure supply of Waters’ specialty measurement instruments and related consumables products to our customers worldwide. Specifically, our team are responsible for: production planning, supplier management & procurement, new product introduction, inventory control and logistics & trade compliance. We are committed to the development of leadership, managerial & technical bench strength vital for sustained growth in an inclusive environment.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Trade and Compliance Specialist! You will collaborate with a complementary team who are accountable for both strategic and tactical supply chain activities. This role focuses on supporting management reports & solutions for supply chain operations metrics and business performance. The role also provides hands-on tactical support for Trade, Compliance and freight. The position would suit a team worker who is seeking an exciting career in a dynamic Supply Chain environment.

This role will follow a hybrid work arrangement, requiring on-site attendance at Wexford three days a week - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain & continuously improve all aspects of the Freight, Duty, Customs and Trade Compliance function providing strategic & tactical direction to the supply chain team assuring logistics security, compliance and continuity
• Collaborate & partner with peer groups to ensure alignment and synergy of priorities on an ongoing basis
• Develop and implement strategies and operational plans in support of site & Corp plans
• Manage all physical aspects of inbound / outbound freight logistics
• Manage & maintain Freight & Duty budget
• Evaluate, audit and manage service providers to ensure compliance to business goals and agreed SLA
• Manage & maintain Customs & Duty controls & reporting
• Manage & maintain Trade compliance governance
• Collaborate & advocate best practice / learning with external agencies &/or peer groups / sites
• Execute & deliver to all assigned project plans / milestones

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or equivalent experience in Business, Logistics, or related field. Minimum of 5 years of Trade/Logistics experience required.
• Experience in import/export administration, including HS classification, Customs valuation, Customs clearance, Country of Origin - Awareness or experience of AEO accreditation / IP Inward Processing (advantageous but not crucial).
• Ability to identify and propose corrective actions to resolve import and export issues as they relate to internal systems, processes, customers, suppliers, and service providers.
• Previous experience in customs operations, trade compliance, or freight forwarding.
• Knowledge of SAP or equivalent MRP system
• Solid understanding of Irish, EU, and international customs regulations.

What you will receive in return:

• Working 39 hrs per week, with fortnightly pay. 22 Days holidays, plus bank holidays.
• Company Health Insurance Plan is available, along with death in service and a matching contribution pension plan. Free on-site parking and a fully serviced cafe.

We\'re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We aim to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve.

We can make reasonable adjustments to our interview process according to your needs. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity, where we can, to work flexibly.

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters aligns with all relevant federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.