GerTEK is an engineering consultancy company specialising in project management, talent solutions and commissioning qualification and validation services. We partner with many of the world’s largest life science & technology companies who entrust in us to deliver their most strategic and important projects with our technically strong personnel ensuring all important activities meet both current requirements and client’s needs. We are currently hiring for a Global Trade Compliance (GTC), Analyst.

Role title – Analyst, Global Trade Compliance (GTC)

The purpose of this position is to manage the import/export compliance and operational activities as well as all efforts in Ireland to ensure adherence with laws, improve operational efficiency, and facilitate reduction of tariff and non-tariff barriers.

Key responsibilities include coordinating all operational imports/exports related to Irish Mfg sites, secondary liaison with Irish Customs Authorities and other relevant Government Agencies, provide guidance to local business personnel and assist in developing & deploying trade compliance procedures/policies for the Global Trade Compliance organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• • • Work directly with EU manufacturing sites and with BPO to ensure that all import/export transactions are in compliance with Customs Law and resolve day-to-day issues that result in border delays.
    • Act as the secondary point of contact with Irish customs to address any requests for audits and inspections.
    • Provide guidance to local business personnel on matters concerning import & export requirements.
    • Assist in managing the integrity of trade data for local Irish purposes (i.e. tariff code, country of origin, valuation) and support monitoring of the system in which they are maintained.
    • Provide guidance on documentation, tariff classification, customs valuation, and country of origin determination.
    • Monitor trade compliance regulatory and legislative changes and alert the appropriate parties internally to the impact on the business.
    • Help develop and drive solutions/strategies to issues faced by the businesses and the necessary controls around any change.
    • Participate in import/export/duty management projects that focus on driving efficiencies or cost savings for the company (e.g. Inward Processing). This includes performing detailed analysis of trade processes to eliminate non-value add activities and quantifying the impact.
    • Provide trainings and knowledge sharing to improve business knowledge and operational performance and ensure compliance with importing/exporting regulations.
    • Facilitate the capturing and analyzing of metrics associated with the Irish operation for reporting up to the site and Global Trade Compliance leadership.
    • Support GTC managers in the deployment of a self-audit program to ensure continued compliance with customs law and internal policies.
    • Monitoring of the supply chain customs and security programs (AEO) and reporting of findings to Global Trade Compliance leadership.

     

     

    Qualifications

    • Proficient in English
    • 3-5 years of experience working in a broker’s agency, multinational company, or consulting firm, in customs authority or logistics/supply chain.
    • Knowledge of Administration, Foreign Trade Law, Customs Law, Tariff Codes, etc.
    • Knowledge on import/export regulations and activities, etc.
    • Knowledge and experience on Irish Customs
    • Proactive, negotiation and flexibility abilities.
    • Strong communications skills.
    • Computer Skills: must have excellent ability managing Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, Visio, SAP GTS, ECC and BW

    Scope of Responsibilities:

    • Irish Manufacturing sites

    Reporting Line(s):

    • Reports to Manager, Global Trade Compliance-Ireland

    Travel –

    • Domestic in Ireland
  • Employment type – Full-time
  • Work location – Hybrid/Remote