Trade Compliance Sr.Representative

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic, and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications, and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek -so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com

• Responsible for the compliant, efficient, and economical movement of goods (materials, products, and equipment) across international borders, in accordance with functional policies and relevant local, country, and/or international trade laws & regulations. These may include customs compliance, WW export controls (EAR, ITAR, NRC, EU & AP export controls etc.), dangerous goods, and sanctions, by accurately classifying products (HTS and ECCN), managing import/export processes, and applying for necessary licenses.
• Consults with internal departments and external customers, including legal counsel, order administration, customs/export control officials, and logistics service providers to ensure compliance with import/export governmental requirements.
• Develops and communicates global and domestic import/export compliance policies and procedures based on applicable regulations to all operating units to ensure compliance.
• May provide trade compliance training.
• Interprets trade regulations and establishes business processes for all necessary export and import licenses, permits, certifications, and technology release determinations.
• Monitors and stays current on the rapidly changing trade environment, trade-related regulatory import & export control changes, customs rulings, and court decisions; communicates their impact to the business, and takes appropriate action to protect and deliver benefit to the business.
• Manages customs duty/tax spends, which may include reconciliation process, duty drawback, and develops customs duty saving opportunities for Agilent’s financial strength.
• Develops and implements trade compliance risk mitigation programs and strategies which may include the development and implementation of functional Trade policy.
• Management of customs brokers and may manage logistics service providers in region (includes accountability of KPI’s and SOPs for providers).
• Provides advice, and direction for customs classifications, customs valuation, preferential origin programs, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), Country of Origin determination-related interactions and negotiations, and other global trade compliance programs such as US CTPAT, AEO, STS/STP etc.
• Represents Agilent in negotiating with external government authorities on local, national, and/or international trade issues, audits, and investigations.
• Communicates facts associated with local, country and/or international trade transactions to external government agencies to protect Agilent’s trade privileges.
• Advises the Agilent businesses and infrastructure functions on key projects and initiatives that increase the competitive landscape of Agilent products and strategies.
• Well-versed with SAP GTS or other Trade ERPs to effectively manage and streamline compliance operational processes.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Assign Customs-Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS/HS) & Export Control (ECCN) classifications of Agilent products for WW countries. Maintain documentation to support the ECCN/ HTS classification assigned.
• Trade order hold management and Sanctioned Party Screening (SPL).
• Management of SDA helpdesk to resolve day to day shipment related queries via arranging necessary details.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Controls Monitoring, Legal, Internal Audit, Logistics, and Supply Chain, to ensure uninterrupted support.
• Continuous focus on process improvements and attending to various customer requests in reference to compliance activities. 
• Preparing various reports which assist in daily operations.
• Implement and improve all trade standard operating process and procedure documents.
• Solve reasonable level of complex problems requiring breadth/depth of knowledge of classification processes, strategies and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Biotechnology, International Business, or equivalent experience in Trade Compliance
• Typically, at least 4+ years relevant experience for entry into this level.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required:

No

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Legal