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Job description : European Trade Compliance Import Specialist

When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work, and join a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With annual revenue exceeding $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.

Our Fisher Scientific channel keeps science moving forward by offering over 2 million products and extensive support services to the scientific research, healthcare and science education markets.

The Trade Compliance Specialist position is vital to ensure that the requirements and business processes associated with the cross-border movements, run efficiently whilst ensuring that any risks are identified and handled optimally.

What will you do?

• Ensure that all import and export activities align with the applicable laws and regulations, minimizing the risk of fines and penalties.

• Classification of products, i.e. commodity codes and Dual Use Regulations

• Facilitating import transactions – this includes importing goods from outside the EU/UK & providing classifications and instructions to freight forwarders.

• Consulting with internal departments and functions to make sure procedures are followed

• Liaising with and consulting with customers (internal and external to the company)

• Support the company's compliance program by participating in internal and external audits

How will you get here?

• Previous experience working with imports and exports in a distribution or manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of commodity code classifications.

• Strong customer management skills (internal and external).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong communication skills – verbal, written, presentation.

• Facility to work on your own initiative.

• Comfortable working on multicultural team

• Ability to work with and influence a wide range of levels in organisation, establishing positive working relationships.

• Capability to remain up-to-date with the constantly evolving landscape of trade regulations, tariffs, and sanctions imposed by various countries.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us (https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/5-reasons-to-work-at-thermo-fisher-scientific) . As one team of more than 100,000 colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.