Fluidra is looking for a Contract Trade Compliance Specialist to join our team in Carlsbad, CA.
WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
The Trade Compliance Specialist main responsibilities involve creating and implementing internal policies to ensure a company-wide compliance with domestic and international shipping requirements, custom regulations, and trade laws for products imported or exported.
The Trade Compliance Specialist leads, manages, and provides expertise with export and import activities in reaching Fluidra business objectives. Ensures that global transactions are undertaken in compliance with import/export laws, regulations and controls administered by the government agency as appropriate to the business location. Additionally, you will:
- Provides expertise and training regarding trade compliance for export and import activities.
- Manages and performs classification of products for export in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Ensures that procedures related to trade regulations and reporting requirements are in place for all appropriate areas of responsibility and personnel at manufacturing or Distribution Center sites.
- Investigates and gathers information to create reports for potential or verified matters of non-compliance.
- Manages and conducts regular monthly audits on import and export to ensure compliance.
- Maintains Trade Compliance record keeping processes.
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
WHAT WE SEEK
-
3+ years of relevant experience in customs compliance and international trade
- Excellent understanding of trade compliance, such as the Denied Party List, Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and others
- Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize with changing situations.
- Ability to solve problems that are more complex by analyzing possible solutions using technical expertise, judgment, and precedents.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion.
-
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools
EDUCATION
-
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain or other relevant field
- Certifications preferred: International Trade Compliance (HS Classification, Incoterms, Customs procedures, Free Trade Agreements and Countries of Origin, Customs valuation, Transfer pricing, Export controls, Transport vendor management)
WHAT WE OFFER
An exciting opportunity to dive in and begin your career with a company that offers a competitive total rewards package that includes:
- On-site self-service café / free gourmet coffee stations
- Company sponsored FUN events!
- On-site gym, ping-pong, foosball, outdoor bocce ball court, BBQ & firepit
WHO WE ARE
Fluidra is a publicly listed company focused on developing innovative products, services and IoT solutions for the residential, commercial and wellness pool markets, globally. The company operates in over 45 countries, has over 7,000 employees and owns a portfolio of some of the industry’s most recognized and trusted brands: Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP, S.R. Smith, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover‐Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects® , Dell® and Nature2® names. With these combined resources we’re able accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy-efficiency, robotics and the Internet of Things.
Our focus is on creating the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly. We take our mission to heart, and our employees embody these guiding principles in everything we do: passion for success, honesty & trust, customer collaboration, teamwork and inclusion, learn and adapt, excellence and innovation.
Don't meet every single requirement listed? At Fluidra, we thrive on building an inclusive workspace, so if you are excited about this role and your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may be just the right candidate for this role or another role in the organization. Fluidra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fluidra recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.
Expected hourly rate range is $31.25 – $33.65 per hour. Fluidra offers a comprehensive total rewards / benefits program that includes base salary, annual bonus based on performance of individual and company objectives, competitive 401K matching, paid vacation and sick time, full range of health benefits, educational assistance, etc. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience and location. Your recruiter will provide additional details on our compensation and total rewards program.
