IMPORT/EXPORT ANALYST

TE Connectivity
Swindon
7 months ago
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At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Trade Compliance Teams interpret laws, rules, and regulations regarding shipping and prepare applications for import/export control certifications and licenses.

We are building a world class Global Trade Services (GTS) organization and the AD&M (Aerospace, Defence & Maritime) Business Unit Analyst plays a critical role in supporting trade operations and compliance within the Business Unit (BU). 
The BU Analyst serves as a trusted advisor and key team member within TE’s Operational Compliance team for the BU. The purpose of this role is to facilitate TE’s compliance, at the BU level, with import and export regulations globally to enhance global trade compliance, reduce risk, increase responsiveness to issues and opportunities, and support effective operational aspects of international trade. 
This role reports into Manager I Global Trade Compliance and is a key member of the Global Trade Services (GTS) team. As part of the GTS team, the Import/Export Analyst will join a group of professionals who are passionate about ensuring the future growth of the business by providing business solutions for compliance with global trade laws and regulations. The successful candidate will be able to collaborate and thrive in a global environment while maintaining integrity, taking accountability, and working together.

Your responsibilities

Trade Compliance Activities in the BU
• Execute trade operations and provide compliance oversight for the assigned BU to ensure TE’s compliance with import/export laws and regulations
• Maintain trade operations and compliance activities in accordance with TE policies, procedures, and controls, in collaboration with key stakeholders throughout the BU
• Act as a point of contact for BU stakeholders on trade-related matters.
• Work with BU stakeholders and counsel to understand business changes and develop trade-related solutions/strategies and controls to ensure compliance
• Maintain BU-level Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reporting to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the operations

Partner with Trade Compliance Professionals and Stakeholders across the Enterprise
• Work with GTS Governance teams to conduct trade compliance audits and oversee corrective action plans 
• Ensure appropriate utilization of the GTS Operations Service Center for product classification (import and export), restricted party screening, and duty savings compliance, and otherwise ensure proper country of origin determination, valuation, and admissibility
• Work with the Operational Service Centers to identify, evaluate and administer opportunities to facilitate trade in a cost-effective and compliant manner (e.g. make use of applicable Free Trade Agreements, Duty Drawback, First Sale for Export, Foreign Trade Zones, etc.) 
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal functions, including corporate functions, to encourage awareness of global trade compliance issues, pro-actively identify trade risk and threats, and develop appropriate trade compliance controls

Talent Development & Leadership
• Create a culture of engagement and performance in alignment with TE’s core values 
• Lead by example and act with empathy

What your background should look like:

Success in the role requires strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, highly developed oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work with interdisciplinary teams (internal and external) to drive issues and projects to conclusion.

In addition, successful candidate will have the following qualifications, experience, and skills:
• Bachelor's degree required (international business, supply chain, law, or related field)
• 3+ years’ experience in global trade compliance
• Functional knowledge of import and export regulations and familiarity with customs practices in countries across the region
• Proven ability to work with variety of business groups, including supply chain, legal, procurement and finance
• Ability to foster teamwork and internal and external relationships
• Excellent organizational habits and priority management 
• Customer focused with a commitment to quality
• Travel may be necessary in fulfillment of responsibilities

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!

• Competitive Salary Package
• Performance-Based Bonus Plans
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
• Employee Resource Group

Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.

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