3+ years in Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, or Regulatory in manufacturing
1-2 years in Project Management
Proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Excel
Intermediate analytical skills
SAP experience preferred
Responsibilities
Manage Duty Drawback compliance and issue resolution
Oversee customs clearance instructions in SAP
Coordinate import/export declarations for duty recovery
Maintain audit readiness and regulatory compliance
Provide training on import/export laws affecting duty drawback
Monitor shipment data entry in SAP and activate billing
Collaborate with customs brokers for clearance procedures
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous 401k matching program
Attractive overall compensation package
Full Job Description
As a Trade Affairs Specialist you will coordinate activities associated with duty drawback program including routine maintenance, reporting, and compliance related processes. Assist with other reporting and import/export related tasks as business needs demand.
Your Title: Trade Affairs Specialist
Your Location: Cincinatti
Reporting to:Regional Transport and Trade Affairs Mgr
Salary range for this position based on candidate experience 70-95 per year.
Manage customs clearance instructions in SAP and ensure import documentation supports drawback eligibility.
Coordinate import/export declarations and supporting documentation required to recover duties.
Maintain audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and ongoing monitoring of drawback procedures.
Monitor, advise, and provide training to internal groups in regard to the application of import/export laws and regulations, applicable policies and procedures, etc.. which impact duty drawback eligibility
Monitor data entry of shipment information into SAP shipping module and activate billing upon confirmation of delivery.
Work in conjunction with customs broker(s) to ensure all required customs clearance procedures and documentation are complied with.
Assist with internal and/or external audits and assessments.
Support others within team with other reporting and operational responsibilities as necessary
You?
Bachelor degree preferred
3 or more years of experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, or Regulatory in a manufacturing environment preferred
1 to 2 years of experience in Project Management
Proficiency in Project Management related activities
Creating of SOPs
Project Updates
Stakeholder Management
Proficient in MS Office Suite especially Excel
Analytical Skills - Intermediate
SAP Experience Preferred
Benefits:
Great compensation package.
Major medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Generous 401k matching program.
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.
