What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trade Compliance Product Specialist position at Quaker Houghton?
About Us:
At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.
Position Summary:
The Trade Compliance Product Specialist manages product data required for Customs import and export declarations. This person determines tariff and export classifications, country of origin, preferential origin status, manages classification data in our systems, and monitors and ensures compliance and consistency with Quaker Houghton policies, processes and regulatory requirements
Job Accountabilities:
Supports the global organization regarding trade compliance activities and/or questions:
- Possesses and builds on knowledge of QH chemistries and products to apply regulations correctly, and communicates with internal and external stakeholders (brokers, suppliers, customers, government agencies, etc.) productively regarding those determinations
- Pursues ongoing development of regulatory knowledge supporting thorough research and analysis of the existing and evolving regulations of trade compliance and beneficial trade programs
- Supports the Global Trade Compliance leader to ensure the organization operates within the requirements of local legislation, sets up and/or maintains, implementation and enforcement of Customs and policies; also supports the business teams in meeting these requirements.
- Determines correct customs reference and maintains data in (JDE) system (HS/CN import and export codes, Origin, Dual Use, etc.); ensures consistent global categorization as well as understanding exception circumstances
- Analyzes trade activities with the expectation of identifying opportunities with an ongoing focus of continuous improvement.
Key Education or Certification Required
- Higher degree or Bachelor level in field of Supply Chain, Material Management, Economics or related field(s) [Commensurate experience may be considered]
Required Minimum Number of Years of Relevant Experience
- 3 to 5 years in customs/excise environment like customs broker, export department, etc. or supporting those activities
- Employee needs to have knowledge of company/industry chemistries
- Employee needs knowledge of international trade nomenclatures (WTO, WCO, EU Taric, harmonized tariff; export as well as import).
- Employee must have knowledge of appropriate legislation and sources: EU customs and Excise Legislation, EU/US sanction legislations and knowledge of trade documentation and dangerous goods.
- Customs Broker's License, Certified Customs Specialist, Customs Practitioner or similar certification preferred
Required Skills and Competencies
- Team player, able to work under pressure, accurate, flexible, focused on results and has good communication skills.
- Professional communication skills
- Collaborative mindset
- Knowledge of ERP systems (JD Edwards/Oracle) and customs management systems
- High level analytical skills
- Understanding of international trade lanes
- Knowledge of Customs and Excise Legislation
- Experience of product classification in field of Customs, Excise and Sanctions
Quaker Houghton is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who need assistance applying for a position may email OneHR@quakerhoughton.com.
