Senior Trade Compliance Specialist (m/w/d)

The Trade Compliance team partners with the business to identify opportunities for improvement in operations and processes that will result in increased efficiency and productivity and profitability. The Senior Trade Compliance Specialist is responsible for using a broad range of technologies, analytical techniques and methodologies to retrieve and analyze data to provide predictive insights and support business decision making. The Senior Trade Compliance Specialist (m/f/d) reports into the EMEA Regional Trade Compliance Manager and will be based in our Leipzig/Halle office in Germany (hybrid working model).

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Supports the coordination of import/export shipments with the Corporate Logistics, Compliance departments and customs brokers.
• Manages Global Trade Services (GTS) module of SAP, performs SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) export compliance screening, set up restrictions in SAP GTS for regulatory concerns, and manage shipments with export restrictions.
• Maintains and assists with implementation of Bio-Rad’s export and import compliance procedures and work instructions.
• Supports projects focused on improving business operations and processes.
• Partners on initiatives to support the creation of new reports, KPIs metrics and dashboards based on business needs.
• Acts as a liaison between end-users, IT and other cross functional teams and professionals in the analysis, design, configuration, testing and maintenance of systems to ensure optimal operational performance in SAP GTS and ATLAS.
• Troubleshoots, reports on and tests new system/tool functionality.
• Provides necessary compliance training to operational personnel. 
• Is responsible for all compliance aspects of the business unit within a single country, and for taking corrective action when there are issues with non-compliance.
• Is responsible for HTS Classification and origin calculation.

What You Bring:

• Master's or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in International Business, Business Administration, Business Information or commercial education, preferably as a forwarding agent or equivalent with relevant professional experience in the field of customs.
• Extensive professional experience in database management.
• Extensive professional experience in a dynamic Global Trade environment.
• Experience working in biopharma, medical, chemical or life science related companies.
• Knowledge of trade compliance regulations in more than one country.
• Expert knowledge about how to qualify items under various Free Trade agreements, Customs Reconciliation & Duty Reductions Programs.
• Advanced knowledge of EU Customs Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Import/Export regulations (Export control, ATLAS, NCTS).
• Extensive professional experience in dealing with German customs authorities and maintaining/applying customs licenses.
• Advanced quantitative skills with proficiency in data analysis (SAP/MS Access) modeling (MS Excel) and presenting (MS PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in English and German; other languages welcome.
• Ability to work on projects and tasks with significant complexity that are both local and regional in scope and impact. 
• Ability to exercises significant judgement with latitude to propose and implement improvements in the Trade Compliance policies and processes.
• Demonstrated experience in working in cross functional teams driving, developing and implementing Customs related procedures and work instructions.
• Ability to explain and teach new data models and functions.
• Ability to think analytically and work independently in a complex environment; use good sense of judgement regarding when to seek direction or advice.
• Customer oriented with a service mentality.
• Flexibility to travel.
• Willingness to potentially lead other Trade Compliance Specialists.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

Benefits: Bio-Rad's biggest asset is its people, and the reason why our Total Rewards deliver programs that provide value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Our robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle. Bio-Rad is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation program to attract, motivate and retain qualified employees. In addition to a competitive 13 month salary our employees can assess their contribution to the company's success through annual performance reviews and bonus programs. Our benefits include 30 days of paid time-off as well as a vacation allowance, on top of extensive learning and development opportunities, life and accident insurance, a pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, meal allowances, birthday vouchers, and regular team events. Family-friendly trust-based working time models and the option to work remotely for up to two days per week allow for maximum flexibility. 

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with disabilities, and people of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, and orientations are encouraged to apply. 

Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

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