Remote Trade Compliance & CoC Specialist

SGS; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a capable coordinator to manage remote client engagement for PCA/PVoC services and ensure documentation completeness for CoC issuance in Manila. The role acts as a central liaison among clients, on-site sales affiliates, inspection teams, and laboratories.

You will drive timely CoC/NCR issuance through thorough document reviews, action follow-ups, and system controls, while maintaining traceability in eTrade and coordinating with TCT for technical reviews and approvals.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in international trade, certification, or import/export operations.
• Proven experience in customer care / client attention.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage generic/shared email accounts for client communications.
• Receive and manage client inquiries, SR applications, and documentation.
• Provide clients with product requirements, instructions, and applicable documentation (IAF, datasheets).
• Verify completeness and accuracy of documents prior to endorsement to TCT Manila.
• Coordinate with TCT for technical review, corrective actions, and CoC decision.
• Communicate required corrective actions and additional documentation to clients.
• Perform follow-ups to ensure timely resolution of pending cases and blocking actions.
• Coordinate inspection scheduling with Remote Inspection and client where applicable.
• Perform quality control checks on inspection and testing documentation.
• Conduct SGS laboratory sourcing and validate laboratory qualifications (ISO 17025 scope, capability, accreditation).
• Provide laboratories with required testing parameters and documentation.
• Review test reports, inspection reports, and supporting documentation prior to CoC issuance.
• Prepare and issue Draft CoC / NCR and manage client feedback where applicable.
• Ensure timely issuance of final CoC / NCR following approvals.
• Maintain accurate records in SGS systems (eTrade) and ensure traceability.
• Coordinate with stakeholders (TCT, inspection teams, laboratories, onsite affiliates).
• Monitor turnaround times and ensure compliance with service level targets.
• Support resolution of discrepancies, including engagement with Liaison Offices where required.
• Ensure adherence to programme requirements, country instructions, and SGS procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Documentation review

Conformity assessment

Coordination

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Remote workflow

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

eTrade system

ISO 17025 awareness

Job description

SGS is seeking a capable coordinator to manage remote client engagement for PCA/PVoC services and ensure documentation completeness for CoC issuance in Manila. The role acts as a central liaison among clients, on-site sales affiliates, inspection teams, and laboratories.

You will drive timely CoC/NCR issuance through thorough document reviews, action follow-ups, and system controls, while maintaining traceability in eTrade and coordinating with TCT for technical reviews and approvals.