Trade Affairs Specialist

Givaudan; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great compensation package.

Major medical, dental, and vision.

Generous 401k matching program.

Job summary

Givaudan in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Trade Affairs Specialist to coordinate duty drawback programs and related import/export tasks. You will ensure compliance, manage documentation, and support audits in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in logistics or regulatory fields, with 1–2 years in project management. Strong Excel and SAP experience are preferred. Excellent stakeholder collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, or Regulatory in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in Project Management.
• Proficiency in Project Management related activities.
• Creating SOPs.
• Project Updates.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite especially Excel.
• Analytical Skills – Intermediate.

Responsibilities

• Manage Duty Drawback compliance, licensing, annual claims, broker coordination, and issue resolution.
• Manage customs clearance instructions in SAP and ensure import documentation supports drawback eligibility.
• Coordinate import/export declarations and supporting documentation required to recover duties.
• Maintain audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and ongoing monitoring of drawback procedures.
• Monitor, advise, and provide training to internal groups in regard to import/export laws and regulations, policies and procedures.
• Monitor data entry of shipment information into SAP shipping module and activate billing upon delivery confirmation.
• Work with customs broker(s) to ensure all required procedures and documentation are complied with.
• Assist with internal and/or external audits and assessments.
• Support others within team with other reporting and operational responsibilities as necessary

Skills

Excel

MS Office

SAP

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.
In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

As a Trade Affairs Specialist you will coordinate activities associated with duty drawback program including routine maintenance, reporting, and compliance related processes. Assist with other reporting and import/export related tasks as business needs demand.

Your Title: Trade Affairs Specialist

Your Location: Cincinatti

Reporting to:Regional Transport and Trade Affairs Mgr

Salary range for this position based on candidate experience 70-95 per year.

Responsibilities

• Manage Duty Drawback compliance, licensing, annual claims, broker coordination, and issue resolution.
• Manage customs clearance instructions in SAP and ensure import documentation supports drawback eligibility.
• Coordinate import/export declarations and supporting documentation required to recover duties.
• Maintain audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and ongoing monitoring of drawback procedures.
• Monitor, advise, and provide training to internal groups in regard to the application of import/export laws and regulations, applicable policies and procedures, etc.. which impact duty drawback eligibility
• Monitor data entry of shipment information into SAP shipping module and activate billing upon confirmation of delivery.
• Work in conjunction with customs broker(s) to ensure all required customs clearance procedures and documentation are complied with.
• Assist with internal and/or external audits and assessments.
• Support others within team with other reporting and operational responsibilities as necessary

You?

• Bachelor degree preferred
• 3 or more years of experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, or Regulatory in a manufacturing environment preferred
• 1 to 2 years of experience in Project Management
• Proficiency in Project Management related activities
• Creating of SOPs
• Project Updates
• Stakeholder Management
• Proficient in MS Office Suite especially Excel
• Analytical Skills – Intermediate
• SAP Experience Preferred

Benefits:

• Great compensation package.
• Major medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous 401k matching program.

Givaudan takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications/certifications and education, and internal equity.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual’s voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.