Trade Compliance Senior Specialist
Core
Design and implement import/export compliance programs, manage customs audits, and serve as the primary liaison between Mars, freight forwarders, and government agencies in the MEA region.
Role type
Senior Trade Compliance Specialist
Builds
Import/export compliance programs, audit processes, and cost avoidance strategies for Mars in the MEA region.
Domain
International Trade & Customs Compliance (MEA Region)
Required skills
Trade compliance regulations expertise, Customs procedures, SAP proficiency, Trade compliance software, HTS classification, Duty drawback/FTA programs, Audit management, Broker/Forwarder relationship management, SOP development, Risk mitigation, Cost avoidance analysis
Preferred skills
Brokers License, Law Degree, Compliance/International Logistics/Customs degree or certificate
Technologies
SAP, Trade Compliance Software
Responsibilities
Design and implement import/export compliance programs within designated segments/countries; Conduct complex customs-related research and analysis; Manage relationships with customs brokers and freight forwarders; Develop and implement processes for FTA programs and duty/cost avoidance; Identify and implement corrective action plans from audits; Resolve trade compliance issues and act as liaison to government authorities; Determine HTS classification and maintain classification database; Provide analytics and reporting on compliance activities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC