Sr. Trade Analyst

Kelly Services; Rahway (NJ); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Remote work option

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Senior Trade Analyst for a remote, full-time role supporting a pharmaceutical client. The position oversees import/export declarations to meet US Customs and Merck Global Trade Compliance standards, coordinating with Global Trade Compliance, site shipping, and clinical stakeholders across locations.

The role focuses on process improvements and compliance across GTS and other systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; candidates with relevant experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in a related field; candidates without a degree should have 8+ Trade-related certificate or Customs Broker License preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of US Customs regulations and related experience.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft products (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).
• Prior experience with global trade management systems like SAP GTS or other similar databases is highly desirable.
• Proficient in English.
• Solid project management skills.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to sustain an elevated level of performance while quickly processing high volumes of work.

Responsibilities

• Partner with government agencies and external stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor junior analysts and provide strategic guidance.
• Execute Merck’s (MRL) trade second person review (2PR) program, escalation for 2PR issues and inquiries.
• Collaborate with the Trade Audit team; support internal import/export audits as needed.
• Experience in post entry auditing.
• Support US Import Entry work center and filings as required.
• Assist administration of multiple email boxes owned by US Trade Operations.
• Engage with MRL stakeholders through outreach activities.
• Identify opportunities for trade compliance process improvements within GCS and MRL.
• Maintain and implement trade compliance Standard Business Procedures, tools, systems, and training.
• Partner with area SMEs inside and outside GCS on cross-functional initiatives.
• Provide US and global support to deploy Merck’s Compliance strategic goals and objectives.
• Work in Global Trade Management systems, including GTS in SAP, to ensure trade attributes are stored and communicated to brokers and government agencies compliantly.

Skills

US Customs knowledge

Analytical thinking

Project management

English proficiency

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Trade-related certificate

Customs Broker License preferred

Tools

SAP GTS

Job description

Senior Trade Analyst

Kelly Science and Clinical FSP is currently seeking a Sr. Trade Analyst for a hybrid opportunity supporting our pharmaceutical client. This person will join our Kelly FSP (Functional Service Provider) division, a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc. This role is full-time and is offering full-benefit options. As a Kelly FSP employee you will be eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You will also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation, and sick/personal time.

Summary:

The Trade Analyst III is a senior position responsible for ensuring imports/exports are declared and shipped in compliance with local Customs and other government agency regulations, Merck Global Trade Compliance (GTC) standards, and post-entry auditing experience.

This will include implementing related processes and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and laws. Position will work with Global Trade Compliance (GTC), site shipping personnel, and Clinical and Research stakeholders across all global Merck locations. Position will also interact with Logistics, Transportation, Clinical Country Operations overseas, and outside vendors/shippers. Key challenges will include influencing all constituents and stakeholders to follow trade policy and procedures and solving shipment-specific issues when they arise. This will be a remote position.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with government agencies and external stakeholders.

• Lead and mentor junior analysts and provide strategic guidance.

• Will execute Merck’s (MRL) trade second person review (2PR) program, being the escalation for 2PR issues and inquiries.

• Collaboration with the Trade Audit team as appropriate. Support all internal import and export audits as needed.

• Experience in post entry auditing.

• Supporting the US Import Entry work center, with US Import entry preparations and filings as required.

• Supporting administration of the multiple email boxes owned by US Trade Operations as required.

• Engages with MRL stakeholders through outreach activities.

• Identifies opportunities for trade compliance process improvements within GCS and the rest of MRL.

• Contributes to the maintenance and implementation of trade compliance Standard Business Procedures, tools, systems, and training to ensure compliance and the appropriate incorporation of processes into GCS and the rest of MRL operations.

• Partners with area SMEs inside and outside of GCS on cross-functional initiatives, as appropriate.

• Provides US and global support to deploy Merck’s Compliance strategic goals and objectives closely aligned with business objectives.

• Works in our Global Trade Management systems, including GTS in SAP, and other systems to ensure trade attributes are stored and communicated to brokers and government agencies compliantly.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred; candidates with relevant experience may be considered.

• 5+ years of experience in a related field; candidates without a degree should have 8+ Trade-related certificate or Customs Broker License preferred.

• In-depth knowledge of US Customs regulations and related experience.

• Familiarity with other partner government agency trade regulations.

• Proficiency in using Microsoft products (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).

• Prior experience with global trade management systems like SAP GTS or other similar databases is highly desirable.

• Proficient in English.

• Solid project management skills.

• Demonstrated strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to sustain an elevated level of performance while quickly processing high volumes of work.

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