Export Compliance Specialist (Trade Compliance Lead Coordinator) - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) at Unique Personnel

Key Responsibilities: 

• Function as an expert resource to all 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 operational level: handle broker requests, ensure data quality and import entry file completeness, lead times 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

Qualifications and experience : 

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in business, law or comparable 
• Min. 3 years’ experience in Trade Compliance (main focus on import compliance)
• Ability to contribute expertise in a matrix organization 
• Excellent interpersonal and communicational skills 
• Continuous learning ability in a very dynamic environment 
• Fluent in English, further languages preferred