Job Overview

The Certificate of Origin (COO) Specialist determines, validates, and maintains certificates of origin for all products and materials, ensuring regulatory compliance and consistency across global processes. This role requires specialized expertise in Trade Compliance and Manufacturing. Knowledge of applying the concepts of Rules of Origin; Tariff Shift, Value Add, understanding Production Process Rules, Sets, and what constitutes minor processing; the ability to read and understand Engineering drawings and technical specifications; and understanding production processes and techniques. Should be able to work cross-functionally to obtain knowledge of the parts, including but not limited to: Engineering, Product Management, Supply Chain, Finance, GTS.

Job Requirements

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

COO Determination and Validation:

• Analyze and assign the correct origin for new part numbers and review existing ones to identify potential errors and risks.
• Apply specific rules (e.g., kit vs. assembly) to ensure uniformity across all sites.
• Prior experience determining the non-preferential origin of manufactured goods

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with international and local regulations related to certificates of origin.
• Minimize exposure to sanctions, fines, and customs-related risks.

Risk Management:

• Prevent loss of critical knowledge due to retirement or staff turnover.
• Avoid financial risks associated with overpaying tariffs due to incorrect origin designation.
• Tariff Mitigation

Cross-Department Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with Procurement, Costing, Manufacturing, PDM, and GTS teams to ensure proper integration of COO processes.

Scalability and Continuous Improvement:

• Build a strong foundation for future regional responsibilities (e.g., sustainability reporting, duty mitigation initiatives).
• Support acquisition integration through the standardization of COO practices.

Center of Excellence:

• Consolidate critical knowledge in Trade Compliance and Manufacturing into a centralized role to eliminate gaps and reduce errors.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in international Trade, Logistics, Customs, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Trade Compliance, Certificates of Origin, or related areas.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and tariff classification.
• Strong understanding of international trade regulations.
• Analytical skills and close attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination abilities.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and data management tools (SAP, GTS, PDM).
• Prior experience in determining the non-preferential origin of manufactured goods
• Knowledge of applying the concepts of Rules of Origin; Tariff Shift, Value Add, understanding Production Process Rules, Sets, and what constitutes minor processing.
• Able to work with cross-functional collaboration to obtain knowledge of the parts TE produces, including but not limited to: Engineering, Product Management, Supply Chain, Finance, GTS.
• Ability to read and understand Engineering drawings and technical specifications and understand production processes and techniques
• Knowledge and understanding of Harmonized Tariffs (HS) Codes

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional level experience; Masters degree or higher or local equivalent may be preferred at this level

Competencies