ECC Professional 3
Location: Alpharetta, GA 30005
Duration: 6+ Months
Description: Required Skills / Experience:
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts
• Minimum five years in international trade compliance / trade management with 2 years focus in Product Classification for HTS US
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Advanced skills with MS Office products
Preferred Skills / Experience:
• Engineering, drafting, or material management experience is a plus
• Bilingual with Spanish or German as second language
The Classification Specialist is a member of the Classification team within the Siemens US Customs organization, and reports to the Regulatory Compliance Manager for US Customs. The Classification Specialist role is responsible for determining product classifications (HTS US) for Siemens US imports and exports.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Documenting, implementing and maintaining standard processes and work instructions
• Working with Siemens US Customs peers and the business to identify opportunities to drive efficiencies
• Obtaining necessary information, applying the standard methodology, and documenting the rationale for determining the HTS US product classification.
• Performing periodic audits of product classifications
• Compiling and reporting information relevant to product classification
• Retaining records in accordance with Customs regulations
• Ensuring conformance with applicable laws and regulations
• Providing training to peers, Siemens US Customs community and/or the business to facilitate awareness of and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identifying risk and actively working with the department, management, and others as necessary to develop and communicate change to: mitigate risk, improve compliance, facilitate business trade activities and harmonize process methods and standards
• Identifying, developing, communicating and actively pursuing opportunities for standardizing and streamlining processes across the US
• Consulting with the Siemens US Customs community, management, and others on an ongoing basis on complex issues and/or proposed change
• Collaborating with various team members on cross-departmental activities
• Understanding complex global transactions and applying the correct guidance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and the Internal Control Program
The successful candidate must have the following abilities:
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Work with minimal guidance or direction
• Detail oriented
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities
• Effectively manage change
• Work in multi-cultural corporate business setting
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communications
• Review / comprehend technical specifications, drawings, or other product information
• Perform research (online or otherwise) to obtain necessary product details for classification purposes
• Ability to review / comprehend technical specifications, drawings, or other product information
Required Skills / Experience:
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts
• Minimum five years in international trade compliance / trade management with 2 years focus in Product Classification for HTS US
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Advanced skills with MS Office products
Preferred Skills / Experience:
• Engineering, drafting, or material management experience is a plus
• Bilingual with Spanish or German as second language