GDS Tax – Global Trade Staff

EY Global Delivery Services Philippines; Taguig; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

EY Global Delivery Services Philippines is seeking Classification COE staff to review goods, assign HTS/ECN classifications, and provide accurate numbers for global clients. The role requires collaboration with EY trade resources and strong analytical abilities.

Candidates should hold undergraduate degrees in chemistry/biology/engineering or IT, with experience in biotech or pharma preferred. English fluency is required; Spanish desired. Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in chemistry, biology, chemical engineering or related field.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering (biomedical preferred).
• Undergraduate degree in IT (CS/CE) and/or
• Experience in biotech, medical tech or pharma industries where product knowledge matters.

Responsibilities

• Review HTS and ECN classifications for goods.
• Provide HTS/ECN numbers for multiple countries using software and EY resources.
• Monitor workload and manage classifications, communicate with clients.
• Make informed decisions in complex classification areas.

Skills

MS Word/Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Regulatory analysis

English fluency

Spanish desirable

Education

Chemistry/Biology/Chemical Eng

Engineering (Biomedical/IT)

IT/CS/CE

Biotech/pharma experience

Tools

MS Windows

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Your client responsibilities

Classification COE team members are responsible for reviewing the technical properties of a good, assigning the proper import classification based upon the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (“HTS”), and assigning export classification numbers (“ECN”) for goods.

Classification COE team members will be responsible for providing HTS and ECN numbers for various countries around the world – using appropriate software tools and via collaboration with local EY Global Trade resources.

• Monitor and manage a workload of classification assignments sent from the clients


• Execute key processes and documentation to effectively and timely manage classifications


• Communicate with clients regarding the products, information needed, and classification status Provide insight, connectedness and responsiveness to client points of contact while demonstrating a good understanding of their products


• Make informed decisions in complex and judgmental areas

Your people responsibilities

Our team is dedicated to providing excellent client service and accurate classifications with fast turn‑around time.

Technical skills requirements

Classification COE Staff team members should have the following educational or technical experience:

• An undergraduate degree in chemistry, biology, chemical engineering or a related field (*preferred)


• An undergraduate degree in the field of engineering (e.g., biomedical engineering (*preferred);


• An undergraduate degree in the field of IT (e.g. Computer Science, Computer Engineering)and/or


• Relevant experience working in biotechnology, medical technology and/or pharmaceutical industries (in capacities where understanding the technical aspects of the products is essential, commodity expertise exists).

Additionally, experience in the following areas is desirable but not required:

• Experience determining tariff classifications in accordance with the Harmonized Tariff System;


• Export Control classification knowledge

Additional skills requirements

• Proficiency with MS Windows, word processing, database and spreadsheet software;


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;


• Strong written/ verbal communication skills;


• Ability to analyze regulations and procedures and relate them to operations;


• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills;


• Fluency in English is required; and fluency in Spanish is desirable.