Givaudan

Customs Classification Specialist

Givaudan$100K — $125K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in chemistry, food engineering or chemical engineering
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in flavor, fragrance, food, chemical industries or customs consulting
  • Strong knowledge of customs and import/export regulations
  • Experience with SAP and SAP-GTS
  • Proficiency in English; Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily management of product classifications using WCO Harmonized Commodity
  • Support the management of customs classification issues within the business
  • Maintain and update Group Customs classification management systems
  • Monitor customs rulings and WCO coding system
  • Analyze customs tariff numbers for both product and acquisitions portfolios
  • Respond to inquiries on HS classification for clearance
  • Collaborate with Global classification team for consistent product classification

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • High matching 401k
Full Job Description
As a member of the Customs Classification team, reporting to the Head of Customs Tariff Classification, the primary goals of the Customs Classification Specialist include: - Oversee and ensure daily management of classifications using the WCO Harmonized Commodity for ingredients, raw materials, compounds, manufacturing products and samples. - Support business on the management of customs classification issues - Maintain the Group Customs classification management systems and data - Monitor customs ruling and WCO Harmonized Commodity description and coding system Schedule - Analysis and review of the customs tariff number for the products portfolio to identify any issues - Analysis of the customs tariff number for the acquisitions portfolio before being integrated in the company management systems. Salary expectation based on technical experience: $100,000 to $125,000 This role is primarily based at our New Jersey site but can alternatively be located at our Cincinnati site, following a hybrid schedule (four days in the office, one day remote). Your main responsibilities will include: - Daily management of classifications for ingredients, raw materials, compounds, manufacturing products and samples - Determine and assign the international and local customs classification of products based on the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized coding Schedule - Maintain the international and national classification codes upon revision of the customs tariff nomenclature - Analysis and review of the customs tariff number for the products portfolio - Analysis and review of the customs tariff number for the acquisitions portfolio - Respond to inquiries regarding HS classification to ensure clearance - Support the Head of Customs Classification in the definition, maintenance and documentation of HS determination criteria - Support the Head of Customs Classification to ensure integrity and accuracy of HS and national codes - Provide overview of the risks, issues and disputes associated with HS classification and their corresponding impact to business to the management - Work together with the Global classification team to harmonize the understanding on how to classify the families of products You? Your professional profile includes: - University degree in chemistry or similar background such as food engineering or chemical engineering. - Minimum 5 years of experience in flavor, fragrance, food, chemical or related industry, Customs authorities, Customs brokers and Consulting companies. - Knowledge of customs and import / export regulations. - SAP and SAP-GTS experience. - English is mandatory. Spanish a plus Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans, tuition reimbursement, high matching 401k Givaudan takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications/certifications and education, and internal equity.

About Givaudan

Givaudan is a Swiss multinational manufacturer of flavors, fragrances, and active cosmetic ingredients. As of 2020, it is the world's largest company in the flavor and fragrance industries. Givaudan's flavors and fragrances are used in a wide variety of consumer goods, including perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages. The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs over 14,000 people. Givaudan was founded in 1895 in Zurich, Switzerland, and has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 2000. In 2019, Givaudan reported sales of CHF 6.2 billion.
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