Principal Trade and Compliance Specialist

Waters Corporation; Wexford; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Death in service

Pension plan

Free on-site parking

Café on site

Job summary

Waters Corporation in Ireland (Wexford) seeks a Principal Trade and Compliance Specialist to lead freight, duties, and customs compliance within the Supply Chain team. Hybrid work with on-site attendance three days weekly (Tues, Wed, Thu) in Wexford.

The role supports management reports and provides hands-on compliance and freight support. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years in trade/logistics, knowledge of HS classifications, customs regimes, and SAP/MRP systems, and is able to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent in Business, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of Trade/Logistics experience.
• Experience in import/export administration including HS classification, Customs valuation, Customs clearance, Country of Origin awareness.
• AEO accreditation / IP Inward Processing (advantageous).
• Ability to identify and propose corrective actions to resolve import/export issues.
• Previous experience in customs operations, trade compliance, or freight forwarding.
• Knowledge of Irish, EU, and international customs regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage Freight, Duty, Customs and Trade Compliance with strategic & tactical direction.
• Collaborate with peer groups to align priorities.
• Develop and implement strategies and plans in support of site & Corp goals.
• Manage inbound/outbound freight logistics.
• Manage Freight & Duty budget.
• Evaluate and audit service providers for compliance and SLA.
• Maintain Customs & Duty controls & reporting.
• Maintain Trade compliance governance.
• Collaborate with external agencies and peer groups.
• Deliver all project plans and milestones.

Skills

Trade compliance

Logistics

Freight forwarding

Import/export administration

HS classification

Customs clearance

Country of Origin

AEO accreditation

IP Inward Processing

SAP

MRP systems

Irish/EU/intl regs

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or equivalent (Business/Logistics)

Tools

SAP

MRP system

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

Role / 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

Qualifications

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 complies with all applicable 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.