GLOBAL TRADE SERVICES ANALYST III

Job Overview

Maintains operations and compliance activities in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and controls.

Job Requirements

• Reviewing and contributing to maintain import and export compliance policies and procedures.
• Contributing to trade data analytics to identify compliance risks, cost-savings opportunities, and other metrics of value and effectiveness.
• Enforcing import and export compliance policies and procedures to ensure sound and consistent business practices and broad company awareness to requirements.
• Reviewing trade compliance regulatory and legislative change and assessing potential impact to the business.

Responsabilities

Trade Compliance Activities in the Automotive BU
• Execute trade operations and provide compliance oversight for the assigned BU to ensure TE’s compliance with import/export laws and regulations
• Maintain trade operations and compliance activities by TE policies, procedures, and controls, in collaboration with key stakeholders throughout the BU
• Act as a point of contact for BU stakeholders on trade-related matters.
• Work with BU stakeholders and counsel to understand business changes and develop trade-related solutions/strategies and controls to ensure compliance
• Maintain BU-level Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reporting to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the operations

Partner with Trade Compliance Professionals and Stakeholders across the Enterprise

• Partner with GTS Governance to monitor trade compliance, regulatory, and legislative changes, assess the potential impact on the BU, and determine the necessary actions and communications to the appropriate stakeholders
• Work with GTS Governance teams to conduct trade compliance audits and oversee corrective action plans
• Partner with GTS Governance to develop and administer practical trade compliance training as required throughout the region and organization 
• Ensure appropriate utilization of the GTS Operations Service Center for product classification (import and export), restricted party screening, and duty savings compliance, and otherwise ensure proper country of origin determination, valuation, and admissibility
• Work with the Operational Service Centers to identify, evaluate, and administer opportunities to facilitate trade in a cost-effective and compliant manner (e.g., make use of applicable Free Trade Agreements, Duty Drawback, First Sale for Export, Foreign Trade Zones, etc.) 
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal functions, including corporate functions, to encourage awareness of global trade compliance issues, proactively identify trade risk and threats, and develop appropriate trade compliance controls

Talent Development & Leadership

• Create a culture of engagement and performance in alignment with TE’s core values 
• Lead by example and act with empathy

What your background should look like

Success in the role requires strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, highly developed oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work with 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 business, supply chain, law, or related field)
• 4+ years’ experience in global trade compliance
• Preferred: 3+ years’ experience in supporting trade functions within an industrial, communications, transportation, or similar business
• Functional knowledge of import and export regulations and familiarity with customs practices in countries across the region
• Proven ability to work with a variety of business groups, including supply chain, legal, procurement, and finance
• Ability to foster teamwork and internal and external relationships
• Excellent organizational habits and priority management 
• Customer-focused with a commitment to quality
• Travel may be necessary in fulfillment of responsibilities

Competencies