Commodity Classification Expert

REF:
- DETECTIONAPAC01269- DIVISION:
- Smiths Detection- JOB FUNCTION:
- Operations**Job Description**:
**SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:

- Devise consistent classifications supporting company strategies and priorities to meet business needs that will enhance Smiths branding and market competitiveness. The position will report to Senior Manager, International Trade Compliance for the APAC region. The job holder will need to work closely with Divisional and Group International Trade Compliance colleagues and teams.Duties & Responsibilities

**SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO**:

- Perform Harmonized System (HS) Tariff Classification for raw materials, spare parts and finished goods.
- Perform Export Classification (ECCN/ECN) for hardware, software and technology for APAC countries where strategic goods regulations are in place.
- The applicant must be familiar with several APAC countries HS Tariff and Export classifications.
- Should have experience with recordkeeping and managing data, coordinating workflow with other experts, advising internally and externally on technical aspects of import/export classification, and licensing issues.
- Good technical understanding of detection product range.
- Search for technical information, record the details into the system, review and determine the classification.
- Once classification is determined, record reasons for choice of classification and upload the results into the system.
- Perform periodic systems updates when country level Tariff changes or other regulatory updates requires system information to be revised.
- Collaborate with Global Data Governance (GDG) team for executing system upload and downloads.
- Engage and support internal and external stakeholders on import duty determination.
- Prepare classification results to share with Customs Brokers.
- Ensure the highest possible level of accuracy per the country specific regulations.
- Review and implement classification process for each country in APAC.
- The classification expert will also collaborate with other regional team members and Smiths Group to determine when a customs ruling request is appropriate.
- Where Customs rulings are absent, assist local teams or country Trade Compliance Officers to prepare for classification requests or Customs rulings.
- Recommend process improvements for area of responsibility.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with team members and external vendors.
- Prioritizes tasks, takes responsibility for results, and uses escalation paths if needed.
- Collaborate and communicate relevant information to leadership to optimize the import of goods under the most eligible duty rate using appropriate import regulations in APAC countries.
- Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
- Classification expert is expected to take continuing education courses to maintain their trade compliance expertise and, for the HS Classification Team, knowledge of our products, and are supported in doing so.
- Trade Compliance Officer.
- Other duties as assigned. You are authorized to act within the jurisdiction and capacity in your job scope to deliver the results/output expected of your job function.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

The Individual

**POSITION REQUIREMENTS**:
**Education**:

- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline / Logistic / Supply Chain / Business Administration or equivalent.
- Customs brokerage license or qualification is preferred.

**Experience**:

- Experience with applicable export and import controls, economic sanctions, anti-bribery/anti-corruption and other trade laws, regulations, and requirements administered by local legislation.
- Experience with applicable export and import controls, economic sanctions, anti-bribery/anti-corruption, and other trade laws, regulations, and requirements administered by jurisdictions.
- Experience advising others on complying with Trade requirements.
- Experience giving training presentations.
- Experience conducting internal assessments and drafting reports.
- Experience assisting with internal investigations of potential non-compliance.

**Knowledge/Skills**:

- Good skills in Excel.
- Knowledge of SAP/OCR Ease/Customs Tariff code/ Certificate of Origin processes and related requirements.
- Team Player with Positive Mindset.
- Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
- Able to work independently under mínimal supervision