Senior Trade Classification Specialist

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Job Description

Position Summary:

The Senior Specialist is an individual contributor who also works in a team environment on projects affecting Classification for Global Trade (CGT) and other partners. The Senior Specialist will have through knowledge of regulations to determine accurate classification of Harmonized Tariff Codes (HTS), Export Control Classification Number (ECCN), and Country of Origin (COO) for standard and Engineered to Order (ETO) products. You will support global Free Trade Agreement (FTA) programs and participate in global auditing of classification data. Through an understanding of compliance processes, systems and regulations, you will lead discussion of strategies and improvements within the department and provides classification training and advice to other members of the department globally. You will work on issues of diverse scope.

You will report to the Global Classification and Trade Management COE Manager.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance on complex HTS questions and interpreting the different rules and regulations globally; partner with the regional broker/teams; promote action for resolution follow-up
• Conduct analysis of global FTA opportunities and qualification of products for multiple FTA's and other duty savings programs
• Management and application of current and new Antidumping/Countervailing duty cases.
• Review and advise on other government agencies such as FDA, TSCA, etc.
• Lead monitoring of changing regulations and trade policies to determine impact to business and provide risk and cost mitigation
• Lead product classification discussions and reviews which includes producing adequate backup documentation and training for the team
• Manage internal audit program for classification data for accuracy and consistency
• Write and update department work instructions
• Mentor new employees during training period to ensure analyst is performing their assigned tasks
• Manage internal training program through creation and updateing existing trainings
• Ownership for process standardization within the department
• Exemplify subject matter expertise in global classification
• Ensure compliance with Rockwell Automation global procedures.
• Drive results for monthly metrics.
• Improve of Global Customs compliance. Implement process efficiencies, while promoting consistency across team and focusing on regulatory compliance.
• Develop and provide training to employees and guidance/interpretation of the regulations.
• Oversee and guide export and import compliance matters while working with employees at all levels and will work both independently and with other members of the organization on a variety of international trade compliance matters while determining their export/import needs; and develop and implement appropriate strategies to meet our requirements.
• Provide the necessary leadership to perpetuate and enhance the Rockwell Automation culture of providing superior quality and customer service as perceived by the customer.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Typically requires 5+ years of experience in relevant field (e.g. International Business, Business, Trade Compliance, Import, Export)
• Experience in classification, import, export and customs for a high-tech company.
• Working knowledge of international business
• Have excellent written/verbal command of English
• Interface with a variety of levels and positions and exhibit the knowledge to coordinate multiple activities.
• SAP/GTS experience.

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

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At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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