Permanent - Export Compliance Specialist - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - South Africa

Reporting to the EMEA Foreign Trade Manager.

Responsible for the company's Trade Compliance Program for the South African Operations.

Proactively works to minimize compliance risk while maximizing operational and cost efficiency. Will be required to support the excellence of the company's Supply Chain organization.

• Function as an expert resource to all South African Operations in the areas of import/export transactions, Export Control regulations, Free Trade Agreements, (Bonded Warehouse is an advantage), policies and procedures with a strategic focus to streamline efficiencies and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Design, implement and manage a robust trade compliance program for the ZA Operations, including the ongoing development and maintenance of local procedures and training program.
• Conduct risk assessments, identify compliance issues, and oversee implementation of corrective measures; assist with governmental audits.
• Manage import transactions on an operational level: handle broker requests, ensure data quality and import entry file completeness, lead time and import entry archiving in document management system.
• Implement and manage internal import compliance audits.
• Monitor utilization of beneficial duties (Free Trade Agreements); apply for refund if required.
• Ensure compliant application of Tariff Codes (HTS) and Country of Origin.
• Support the company's international cargo security and AEO licensing programs.

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• Bachelor's/master's degree in business, law or comparable.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Trade Compliance (main focus on import compliance).
• Ability to contribute expertise in a matrix organization.
• Excellent interpersonal and communicational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Demonstrated proactive investigative / problem-solving / lateral thinking skills.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships within the business.