Global Trade Compliance Specialist - Becton Dickinson

BD; Franklin Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in Franklin Lakes, NJ is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Specialist to ensure compliant, efficient import of products and materials into the United States. You will support import execution, broker management, regulatory coordination, and trade program administration.

You will work with internal stakeholders, suppliers, brokers, and government agencies to facilitate compliant international trade operations and HTS classifications while maintaining PGA data and ISF compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3-5 years in global trade compliance or related field.
• Strong knowledge of US customs, HTS, Incoterms, and FDA/PGA requirements.
• Experience with SAP and GTM ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage import transactions to ensure timely and compliant clearance.
• Classify imported products using HTS codes according to US customs.
• Determine and maintain PGA data requirements, including FDA, USDA, EPA.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs to obtain HTS and PGA information.
• Review invoices and documentation for US customs compliance.
• Provide clearance instructions to customs brokers and facilitate release.
• Communicate import requirements to suppliers and vendors.
• Oversee ISF compliance and broker performance.

Skills

US Customs

HTS Classification

Customs Valuation

Incoterms

Import Documentation

FDA requirements

SAP

GTM

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

GTM

Job description

• EnsurecustomsbrokersunderstandandexecuteBDimportproceduresandStandardOperatingProcedures(SOPs).
• MaintainandupdatebrokerimportSOPsasregulatoryorbusinessrequirementschange.

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Position Summary

Job Description

The Global Trade Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring the compliant, efficient, and timely import of products and materials into the United States. This role supports BD's global supply chain operations through customs compliance, import execution, broker management, regulatory coordination, and trade program administration.

The successful candidate will serve as a key resource for import compliance, customs regulations, HTS classification, Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements, and broker performance management while partnering with internal stakeholders, suppliers, customs brokers, and government agencies to facilitate compliant international trade operations.

Key Responsibilities

Import Operations & Customs Compliance

• ManageimporttransactionstoensurethetimelyandcompliantclearanceofproductsandmaterialsintoBDfacilitiesandcustomerlocations.
• ClassifyimportedproductsusingHarmonizedTariffSchedule(HTS)codesinaccordancewithU.S.Customsregulations.
• DetermineandmaintainaccuratePartnerGovernmentAgency(PGA)datarequirements,includingFDA,USDA,EPA,andotherapplicableagencies.
• CollaboratewithRegulatoryAffairsandbusinesssubjectmatterexpertstoobtainproductinformationrequiredforHTSclassificationandPGAcompliance.
• ReviewcommercialinvoicesandimportdocumentationtoensurecompliancewithU.S.Customsrequirementsandresolvediscrepanciesasneeded.
• ProvideclearanceinstructionstocustomsbrokersandfacilitatethereleaseofshipmentsheldbyCustoms,FDA,orothergovernmentagencies.
• Communicateimportrequirementsanddocumentationexpectationstosuppliersandvendors.

Trade Compliance & Special Programs

• Manageimportsundertariffmitigationprograms,including:
• FirstSaleforExport(FSFE)
• NairobiProtocol
• TemporaryImportBond(TIB)
• Interpretimportregulationsandprovideguidancetosupportcompliantbusinessoperationsandtradestrategies.
• Conductimportentryauditsandpost-entryreviewstoensurecompliance,brokerdeclarationaccuracy,andproperrecordretention.
• Supportcontinuousimprovementinitiativesrelatedtoimportcomplianceandtradeprocesses.

Customs Broker Management

• Managecustomsbrokerrelationshipsandmonitorserviceperformance.
• EnsurecustomsbrokersunderstandandexecuteBDimportproceduresandStandardOperatingProcedures(SOPs).
• OverseeImporterSecurityFiling(ISF)complianceandbrokerperformance.
• Addressoperationalissuesimpactingshipmentclearance,compliance,orservicelevels.
• MaintainandupdatebrokerimportSOPsasregulatoryorbusinessrequirementschange.

Systems & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Manageimport-relatedEDItransactionsandtroubleshootsystem-relatedissues.
• PartnerwithGlobalTransportation,Procurement,RegulatoryAffairs,DistributionCenters,MasterDataManagement,andotherstakeholderstoensureimportcompliancerequirementsaremet.
• SupportthedevelopmentandimplementationofstandardizedimportprocessesacrossBDbusinessunits.
• UtilizeERPandGlobalTradeManagement(GTM)systemstosupportimportoperationsandtradecomplianceactivities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor'sdegree.
• 3-5yearsofexperienceinglobaltradecompliance,importoperations,customsbrokerage,orarelatedinternationaltradefunction.
• Strongknowledgeof:
• U.S.Customsregulations
• HTSClassification
• CustomsValuation
• Incoterms
• ImportDocumentationRequirements
• FDAandPartnerGovernmentAgencyimportrequirements
• ExperienceworkingwithERPsystemssuchasSAPandGlobalTradeManagement(GTM)software.
• Stronganalytical,organizational,andproblem-solvingskillswithexceptionalattentiontodetail.
• Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskillswiththeabilitytoeffectivelycommunicateacrossmultiplefunctions,cultures,andorganizationallevels.
• Abilitytomanagemultipleprioritiesinafast-pacedenvironment.
• ProficiencywithMicrosoftOfficeapplications,particularlyExcel.
• MustholdacurrentU.S.CustomsBrokerLicense(CBL)orbeactivelypursuingone,including:
• PreparingtoenrollinCustomsBrokerLicensecoursework.
• CurrentlyenrolledinCustomsBrokerLicensetrainingorcoursework.
• RecentlycompletedCustomsBrokerLicensepreparationcourseworkandplanningtositfortheexamination.

Work Authorization Requirement

• ApplicantsmustbeauthorizedtoworkforANYemployerintheUnitedStates.Weareunabletosponsorortakeoversponsorshipofanemploymentvisaatthistime.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienceinmedicaldevice,pharmaceutical,healthcare,orotherregulatedindustries.
• Experiencemanagingcustomsbrokersandthird-partylogisticsproviders.
• Experiencesupportingimportauditsandpost-entryreviews.
• KnowledgeofEDItransactionsandtrade-relatedsystemintegrations.
• FamiliaritywithtariffmitigationprogramsincludingFSFE,NairobiProtocol,andTIB.

What Will Help You Succeed

• Strongunderstandingofglobaltradecomplianceandcustomsregulations.
• Abilitytobalancecompliancerequirementswithsupplychainandbusinessobjectives.
• Proactiveapproachtoidentifyingandresolvingimport-relatedissues.
• Strongrelationship-buildingskillswithcustomsbrokers,suppliers,regulatoryagencies,andinternalstakeholders.
• Data-drivenmindsetwithafocusoncontinuousimprovement.
• Commitmenttooperationalexcellence,compliance,andcustomerservice.
• Abilitytoworkindependentlywhilecollaboratingeffectivelyacrossglobalandcross-functionalteams.

Benefits

At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates' well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role:

• Annual Bonus
• Potential Discretionary LTI Bonus
• Potential reimbursement of phone use

Health and Well-being Benefits

Medical coverage, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental coverage, Vision coverage, Hospital Care Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accidental Injury Insurance, Life and AD&D insurance, Short-term disability coverage, Long-term disability insurance, Long-term care with life insurance.

Other Well-being Resources

Anxiety management program, wellness incentives, sleep improvement program, diabetes management program, virtual physical therapy, emotional/mental health support programs, weight management programs, gastrointestinal health program, substance use management program, musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit.

Retirement and Financial Well-being

BD 401(k) Plan, BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan, 529 College Savings Plan, financial counseling, Baxter Credit Union (BCU), Daily Pay, college financial aid and application guidance.

Life Balance Programs

Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves, educational assistance/tuition reimbursement, MetLife Legal Plan, group auto and home insurance, pet insurance, commuter benefits, discounts on products and services, Academic Achievement Scholarship, Service Recognition Awards, employer matching donation, workplace accommodations.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Primary Work Location

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Work Shift

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Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information

$95,600.00 - $153,000.00 USD Annual PandoLogic. Keywords: Trade Compliance Specialist, Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ - 07417