Stryker Corporation
Job Overview
We are seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist (contract) with a strong background in both import and export, with a heavier focus on the import side. The ideal candidate will have experience with customer screening, HTS classification, country of origin determination, and global customs, along with a solid understanding of export classification.
Key Responsibilities
- Customer Screening/Due Diligence: Conduct screenings of customers in compliance with global trade regulations and ensure due diligence processes are in place for high-risk entities.
- HTS Classification: Perform HTS classification for a wide range of products to ensure accurate tariff compliance and to optimize duty savings.
- Country of Origin: Determine and verify the country of origin for products, ensuring compliance with trade laws and regulations.
- Global Customs Experience: Apply knowledge of global customs procedures, regulations, and trade agreements to facilitate international trade operations.
- Export Classification: While the focus is on import compliance, some experience with export classification and the ability to manage export documentation is preferred.
Qualifications and Experience
- Must have prior experience in high-tech or highly regulated industries (e.g., Defense, Aerospace, Semiconductor).
- Candidates with a background in the semiconductor industry are particularly preferred.
- Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience with Import Compliance, including HTS classification, country of origin determination, and global customs.
- Exposure to Export Classification is a plus, but not mandatory.
- Experience in Customer Screening and Due Diligence related to trade compliance.
- Industry Experience: Must come from a high‑tech or highly regulated industry (Defense, Aerospace, Semiconductor industries are strongly preferred).
- Skills: Proficiency in HTS classification, customer screening, global customs procedures, and country of origin determination.
- Work Experience: 3+ years of experience in trade compliance or customs roles, with a focus on import compliance.
- Education: A degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, or a related field is preferred.