Free Trade Agreement and Compliance Specialist

Do you want to be part of making everyday life easier for people around the world? Without seeing it, you meet us every day in your everyday life. We are in your soles, in your mobile and in the newspaper you read. With a common commitment to innovation, sustainability and safety, our employees work daily for a sustainable future.
An exciting opportunity has become available to join Nouryon’s trade compliance team. In this role you will execute the strategy and implementation of a sophisticated trade, classification, and preferential origin qualification program. This position is based at the Regional Logistics Hub in Gothenburg and reports directly to the Global Logistics Improvement Leader.


Main responsibilities
In this role you will be responsible for the trade-related requirements and regional execution of global harmonized schedule classification, free trade agreement qualification and tracking, and executing the procedures provided by the Nouryon Trade Compliance team. You will serve as a cross-functional coordinator who is involved in the import/export process to ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies, including, but not limited to, programs related to import/export declarations, documentation, Free Trade Agreement assessment and certification.
Further responsibilities:
Manage proper use and maintenance of product classification (HTS/HS/NCM/EU Commodity) databases as directed by Nouryon Trade Compliance. Properly assign WCO Harmonized System classifications as assigned to Nouryon products.
Conduct system checks for import and export controls and ensure that declarations are correct.
Work with business to maintain and create accurate preferential and non-preferential certificates of origin.
Support the delivery and execution of a standardized, compliant global free trade agreement and program to support global business in coordination with the Trade Compliance Team



Qualifications
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering and mathematic (or a relevant business field)
Minimum of 3 years import/export experience with emphasis on customs regulations, classification, and free trade agreements.
Subject matter expert level knowledge of the Harmonized Tariff System with major emphasis of Chapters 28 to 38 for chemicals and chemical products.
Subject matter expert level knowledge of and practical experience with Free Trade Agreements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English is required.
Ability to travel regionally and globally as required, with reasonable planning and notice.


You have previous experience managing the license or certificate lifecycle, ensuring communication of scope and status to all concerned parties. You also have experience working with trade compliance tools and processes, analyzing bills of material and costs. You have the ability to apply critical and creative thinking to complex problems, delivering solutions for businesses and the company, as well as demonstrated ability to manage and adjust priorities in a dynamic business environment. You also have the skill to develop and maintain interpersonal working relationships across functional and business organizational lines.

Why join us?
Are you passionate about sustainability, innovation, safety, and collaboration? Do you want to grow together with a company that is forward-looking and continuously improving how they work? Our employees have ideas on how to build a sustainable future and the drive and passion to realize them. They believe that building long-term relationships and integrity are keys to success. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. We offer you countless career opportunities. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

Additional information
This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Global Improvement Leader Logistics Integrated Supply Chain, and based in Gamlestaden, Gothenburg.
Please apply via our online recruitment system with an uploaded job specific resume and cover letter. We do not accept applications via e-mail, these applications will be disregarded.
For additional information about the vacancy please contact Darren Mostiller, Global Logistics Improvement Leader, malcolm.mostiller@nouryon.com
For information about the recruitment process or your application, please contact Karin Johansson, HR Business Partner, Karin.Johansson@Nouryon.com
For unions related questions please contact:
Akademikerklubben: Katarina Risö +46709577427
Unionen: Helene Rosenlund, +46 708 21 18 39
Ledarna: Sanna Backman, +46 709 57 71 03


If you have any general questions or need assistance, please contact: Recruiting.SE@Nouryon.com

About Nouryon
Nouryon is a global, specialty chemicals leader. Markets and consumers worldwide rely on our essential solutions to manufacture everyday products, such as personal care, cleaning goods, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Furthermore, the dedication of more than 9,700 employees with a shared commitment to our customers, business growth, safety, sustainability and innovation has resulted in a consistently strong financial performance. We operate in over 80 countries around the world with a portfolio of industry-leading brands. Visit our website and follow us @Nouryon and on LinkedIn.

The application process
After the closing date, we will start the selection process.
In our first selection we thoroughly go through all the applications. If your skills and qualifications match the profile we are looking for, you will be invited to an initial phone interview that takes approximately 30 minutes. If you proceed in our selection process, we invite you to a face-to-face interview that takes about 1,5 hours.


We look forward to your application!

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