I-Trade Customs Business Process Expert

Procter & Gamble; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 66,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Customs Business Process Expert to join their Global International Trade team. This full-time role in Cincinnati involves ensuring compliance with WCO legal requirements and managing HS classifications for international commodities. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent communication abilities to collaborate with diverse teams globally. With minimal travel and a commitment to continuous learning, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Expertise in WCO HS classification developed through training and experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with confidentiality awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide global customs classification for commodities per WCO legal criteria.
• Lead classification projects ensuring accurate HS classifications globally.

Skills

WCO HS classification

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Coursework in science or engineering

Tools

Mercury Gclass

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Job Description

Join the exciting field of Customs Compliance within the Global International Trade (I-Trade) Organization! To ensure P&G’s legal compliance, the Global Classification Services (GCS) Business Process Expert plays a vital role. As part of a global compliance team, you will collaborate closely with regional and local compliance teams worldwide, driving the process that provides P&G's internal business partners with Harmonized System (HS) classifications. The HS classification is essential for commodities on an international scale, influencing duty applications, sourcing decisions, and the financial viability of new product initiatives. A solid understanding of WCO legal requirements for determining tariff classification, along with a basic knowledge of country-specific applications of tariff classification, is essential. The role demands critical and analytical thinking, problem solving leadership, strong written and verbal communication abilities, an inquisitive mindset, and a commitment to excellence and ethical conduct for the company. Coursework and/or work experience in science or engineering is advantageous but not required.

Job Location

Cincinnati

Primary Responsibilities

1. Providing global customs classification for commodities in accordance with WCO legal criteria and technical commodity specifications.
2. Leading classification-related projects to ensure the accurate and consistent application of HS classifications for P&G globally.
3. Responding to classification requests from P&G business partners, involving communication with internal stakeholders and external resources.
4. Serving as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) with P&G's Customs Compliance Teams, fostering governance and collaboration.
5. Leading or supporting the resolution of classification issues raised by customs and government officials.
6. Assisting in maintaining a classification training program and providing ongoing training to regional teams.
7. Creating and maintaining classification records in P&G's internal database/system, Mercury Gclass.
8. Minimal travel (1-2 times per year), with potential for international trips.

Job Qualifications

• Qualification 1: Mastery - Understanding of WCO HS classification, with expertise developing over time through training and experience.
• Qualification 2: Collaboration - Ability to manage interactions with diverse teams and external parties worldwide.
• Qualification 3: Solutions - Self-motivated, independent problem solver capable of managing multiple tasks and projects.
• Qualification 4: Grows Capability - Commitment to continuous learning and skill development.
• Qualification 5: Communication - Strong oral and written communication skills, clear and precise documentation, confidentiality awareness.
• Qualification 6: Leadership - Providing guidance and advice on HS classification issues, with awareness of legal and financial implications.

Salary Range

$66,800 - $92,700 annually

Additional Details

Full-time, experienced professional role, based in Cincinnati, with some international travel. P&G is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. The role involves working within a global team to ensure compliance and classification accuracy, providing guidance and training, and managing classification records.