Job Overview

We have built a world-class Global Trade Services (GTS) organization, including Operational Service Centers focused on critical trade services. This new role is for an Analyst in the Duty Savings Operational Service Center (OSC), which supports centralized core activities for managing Customs Duty Payments and Savings projects, as well as shared services, across all locations where TE operates. 
This role will be responsible for executing key aspects of the Duty Savings OSC, delivering centralized management of Duty Savings tariff mitigation, free trade agreement and free trade zone management, bonded warehouse management, duty drawbacks, anti-dumping compliance, and other aspects related to duty savings to support TE's operations. Key responsibilities relate to the Duty Savings OSC include, but are not limited to, program execution, training, and systems deployment and optimization. The role reports to Ryan Supek and joins a team of global trade professionals passionate about ensuring the business's future growth by providing solutions for compliance with global trade laws and regulations.  
The successful candidate will be able to collaborate and thrive in a global environment while maintaining integrity, taking accountability, working together, and championing change.

Responsibilities:
•    520(d) and FTA reconciliation management, constructing and finalizing claim submissions
•    Tariff shift and Regional Value Content (RVC) assessments for all 520(d) and FTA reconciliation submissions 
•    HTS classification review with the GTS Jurisdiction Classification Service Center (JCSC) escalation in support of 520(d) and FTA reconciliation
•    Identify & review past USMCA qualifications for inclusion of FTA reconciliation & 520(d) 
•    Support FTA work, such as annual USMCA solicitations and recordkeeping 
•    Support new FTA system implementation and testing 
•    Provide Duty drawback support to the DMSC team for annual claims
•    Support the miscellaneous duty savings programs such as 9801, TIB, or others
•    Procedure and CRI development and review existing command media
•    Support business units in identifying further cost savings opportunities and progress to mitigation where possible

What your background should look like

Success in the role requires strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills; strategic analysis and planning capabilities for complex situations; highly developed oral and written communication skills; and the ability to coordinate interdisciplinary teams (internal and external) to drive issues and projects to conclusion.  

In addition, a successful candidate will have the following qualifications, experience, and skills:
•    Bachelor's degree required (international relations, supply chain, law, or related field preferred)
•    4+ years of experience in international trade, focusing primarily on trade compliance and management of customs and duty savings programs
•    Preferred: 3+ years of experience in communications, industrial, or transportation industries
•    Functional knowledge of customs, free trade agreements, free trade zones, bonded warehouses, and other topics related to duty savings in multiple jurisdictions
•    Proven ability to build trust and work with a variety of business groups in a dynamic global organization
•    Highly developed decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
•    Proven ability to execute and provide results despite challenges and setbacks.
•    Excellent organizational habits and priority management 
•    Customer-focused with a commitment to quality
•    Some travel may be necessary in fulfillment of responsibilities

Competencies