Trade Compliance Analyst

Purpose

Responsible for ensuring import and export transactions are compliant with both US and International Customs rules and regulations. The position acts as a liaison among several internal groups to ensure proper adherence to trade control laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Properly classifies BVI products with the appropriate harmonized tariff code, ECCN and Country of Origin
• Verifies and maintains international product data including tariff codes, ECCN, Country of Origin and FDA Master Data in the classification database.
• Provide shipment clearance instructions to BVI Customs Brokers, ensuring full compliance with CBP, the FDA, and other government agencies.
• Prepares Certificates of Origin as required in certain jurisdictions.
• Audit import entries for global BVI business units to ensure adherence to clearance instructions
• Reviews and approves shipping documentation from overseas suppliers to ensure accuracy of documentation for a timely and efficient customs clearance process.
• Responsible for record retention of import/export documents in accordance with government regulations and Company policy.
• Assists with preparation for participation in government programs, such as CTPAT and ISA , in coordination with the Director, Global Trade Compliance
• Participates in the creation of Import and Export Compliance procedures and work instructions
• Prepares export documentation to ensure compliance with US Government laws and regulations and files Electronic Export Information in ACE
• Prepares and maintains documentation in support of qualification of products under preferential trade programs.
• Knowledge of US trade laws and regulations such as the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Regulations, US Customs and Border Protection Regulations, FDA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Provides support, guidance and direction to import/export coordinators outside the US.
• Supports investigations, internal and external audits, and other compliance initiatives as required by the business.
• Performs other trade management and compliance related duties as assigned
  
  

Qualification

• Three to five years in Import/Export Compliance roles processing import and export transactions.
• Knowledge of international supply chains, including expertise in international transportation and management of in-bond routings
• Strong understanding of US Customs and Other Government Agency regulations, including FDA, is essential.
• Thorough knowledge of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and expertise in classification of a diverse range of products
• Experience with EAR and OFAC Export compliance programs required
• Bachelors degree or equivalent
  
  

Company

BVI® is refocusing the future of vision.

As one of the fastest-growing, diversified surgical ophthalmic businesses in the world, our purpose-built portfolio of trusted brands includes: Beaver® (Knives and Blades), Visitec® (Cannulas), Malosa® (Single-Use Instruments), Vitreq® (Vitreoretinal Surgical Products) and PhysIOL® (Premium IOLs), and spans more than 90 countries.

We’ve set our sights on touching the lives of millions of patients affected by conditions such as cataracts, refractive error, glaucoma, retinal disease, and dry eye. Unburdened by legacy or bureaucracy, we have developed our strategy around a simple concept – taking pride in delivering innovative solutions for our physicians and patients, based on their needs. We trust and empower our associates to make decisions and solve problems because collaboration drives us. Valuing agility, simplicity, and transparency, we stay committed to listening to our customers, delivering for our patients, and keeping the future in focus.

Learn more at www.bvimedical.com