Trade Compliance Specialist

Trade Compliance Specialist

Are you passionate about international trade? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team in a growing business area? The Atlas Copco Power Technique Business Area (PTBA) of Atlas Copco is looking for a Trade Compliance Specialist with a continuous improvement mentality.
This role is an exciting opportunity if you want to play a critical role in supporting the enhancement and maximizing the efficiency of our trade compliance activities for Americas region.
As PTBA Trade Compliance Specialist you will report to the PTBA Trade Compliance Manager - NASA.
  
Mission:
•    Implement the Group’s trade compliance policies and procedures within the Power Technique Business Area across the Americas region
•    Make sure that trade compliance activities in the Americas region are compliant with applicable import/export, customs and trade sanctions regulations in the countries where we operate
 
Main responsibilities:
•    Manage relationships with customs brokers and freight forwarders. Monitor performance of brokers and forwarders through monthly review meetings and analyzing KPI’s 
•    Respond to broker inquiries regarding HTS classification, OGA qualifications, country of origin and valuation
•    Conduct entry audits to ensure customs brokers are maintaining the required 95% accuracy and are following established SOPs
•    Partner with Sourcing, Planning and Logistics teams to gather required information when needed and prevent delays to customs clearance.
•    Maintain document retention standards in compliance with US Customs requirements
•    Gather and maintain information from other government agencies (OGA) and look for opportunities for process efficiencies 
•    Assist the PTBA Trade Compliance Manager in conducting internal trade audits and risk assessments and providing training to PTBA entities in Americas region, 
•    Support sanctioned party screening, product classification, export license determination and customs compliance matters. 
•    Monitor and analyze changes in trade compliance regulations for Americas region impacting PTBA entities and provide guidance for policy updates
•    Assist the PTBA Americas TC Manager with assigned projects and initiatives
•    Align with other business areas and share best practices

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.
•    Bachelor’s degree in International Business and Trade, Logistics or related field or equivalent work experience
•    Minimum 1 year experience in trade compliance
•    Familiar with ECCN/HS classification and dual use as well as denied party screening.
•    Experience with SAP S/4 Hana, GTS, or other similar systems used in trade compliance management preferred
•    Able to quickly learn new processes and systems and able to develop and implement process improvements
•    Strong logical and analytical skills and able to operate in a fast-paced environment
•    You have an eye for detail and are customer-focused
•    You are self-motivated and you are able to efficiently bring projects to completion.
•    You have strong written and verbal communication skills (English is a must).
 
Work ethics requirements:
•    You are an Innovator, striving to create better solutions and ways, to challenge the status quo
•    You value high standards, always finding better way and not compromising on quality
•    You embrace entrepreneurial thinking on all the way from identifying the customer needs to bringing the added value 
•    You are resilient & Agile in the face of uncertainty in ever-changing environment
•    You are open minded & collaborative to accept new ideas, can learn from mistakes, willing to work in team
•    You are focused with “can do” attitude, ready to go beyond the job description scope and keep finding the solution
•    You are passionate for making a better world, a true believer with full alignment on personal values  

In return, we offer

•    A friendly atmosphere 
•    Plenty of opportunities to grow and develop
•    A culture known for respectful interaction, ethical behavior, and integrity
•    An organization that uses diversity as a driver of performance
•    Potential to see your ideas realized and to make an impact
•    New challenges and new things to learn every day

Job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our location in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA.

Contact information

 Talent Acquisition Team: Tameka Carpenter