Analyst- Classification, Import/Export

SOLVENTUM; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Solventum, formerly 3M Health Care, seeks a Classification Analyst to drive HTS classification practices and regulatory compliance. You will engage with operations and brokers globally, maintaining data accuracy and monitoring regulatory changes affecting trade.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, interpretation of rulings, and effective communication. Hybrid work with travel up to 10% domestically/internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher AND 5 years of HTS Classification experience.
• OR Highschool/GED AND 9 years of HTS Classification experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and guidance on HTS and government reporting requirements to operations and business units.
• Own tariff classification rules and maintain data accuracy.
• Monitor tariff classification changes for designated regions and communicate updates to external brokers.
• Communicate clearly and analyze issues to enable better decision making.
• Apply regulatory knowledge to establish trade policies aligned with changes, risk, and impact.
• Monitor country trade regulatory activity and liaise with national/local agencies.
• Drive process optimization to improve regulatory compliance and business effectiveness.

Skills

HTS Classification

Regulatory interpretation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in related field

Highschool/GED with 9 years HTS Classification experience

Tools

SAP GTS

Tradeflow

Job description

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Job Description:

Classification Analyst (Solventum)

3M Health Care is now Solventum

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients’ lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Classification Analyst, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Providing ongoing training and direction to operations and business unit personnel regarding harmonized tariff schedule (HTS) and other government agency reporting requirements
• Holding ownership of tariff classification rules and maintenance of existing data to ensure data accuracy
• Actively monitoring tariff classification changes for your designated region(s), updating internal databases and communicating this to external brokers
• Demonstrating effective communication skills and strong analytical ability to anticipate and resolve issues while enabling improved decision making
• Demonstrating knowledge of regulatory requirement and utilizing depth and breadth of experience to establish trade policies and procedures aligned with regulatory changes, risk and impact
• Monitoring and seeking to influence applicable country trade regulatory activity and serve as a liaison at both national and local agency levels
• Driving improved regulatory compliance and business effectiveness through process optimization

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher AND 5 (five) years of professional experience in harmonized tariff schedule (HTS) Classification.

OR

• Highschool/ GED AND 9 (nine) years of professional experience in harmonized tariff schedule (HTS) Classification.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• US Licensed Customs broker or equivalent in a foreign jurisdiction
• In-depth knowledge and demonstrated expertise applying general rules of HTS classification (GRIs) and concepts such as “essential character”.
• Ability to interpret customs rulings, engineering drawings/schematics and communicate technical information clearly
• Experience with large and transformative projects involving international trade
• Experience working cross-functionally across different geographies, functions, and systems of record
• Expertise with trade focus areas such as release, classification, valuation, and trade risk management
• Familiarity/working knowledge of PGAs
• Experience handling broker inquiries.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience with SAP GTS and Tradeflow is a plus

Work location:

• Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel toa Solventum location, at least3 days per week)

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $83,600 - $114,950, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Solventum is an equal opportunity employer. Solventum will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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