Trade Compliance & Customs Coordinator

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Summary:

• Provides advanced support to the International Trade and Customs operations in Belgium.
• Proactively coordinates and monitors import/export compliance with international trade, customs and other government agency laws and regulations to minimize the risk of penalty and fines due to non-compliance.
• Responsible to help develop and audit the international trade program (incl. Export Control Regulation – Sanctioned Party List Screening).
• Assists with the creation of reports and makes recommendations for system refinements. Serves as a consultant for interpretation of regulations, duty reduction opportunities and general process improvements.
• Reports directly to the EMEASr. Trade Compliance Manager (based in Belgium).
• Assists in the management of freight forwarder and customs broker compliance.
• Interacts with internal functions like, amongst others, distribution, export, import, finance sales and external service providers.
• Guiding customs officers and health authority officers at official audits.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides support for day to day import / export operations and compliance with international trade, customs, and other government agency regulations.
• Supports EMEASr. Trade Compliance Manager with identification, qualification, implementation and operation of strategic cost savings initiatives such asfree trade agreements, duty suspension regimes (IPR), etc.
• Conducts comprehensive audits for the import and export programs, implement corrective action with analysts and review results with the EMEASr. Trade Compliance Manager on a regular basis.
• Coordinates review and update all internal procedures and help develop associated training modules.
• Support local preparation for Brexit.
• Manages responses to official government requests.
• Overseas interaction with service providers, regulators and internal business to facilitate import entry clearance or export filing.
• Assists the Sr. Trade Compliance Manager with local deployment of Regional projects.
• Drives standardization of import/export processes and internal control procedures (incl. Draft of local SOP/procedures for trade compliance & customsactivities).

What are some of the benefits of working at Baxter?

• Competitive total compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• High importance placed on work life balance
• Commitment to growing and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce

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