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.