Senior Import Export Compliance Specialist

Job Description

This position is part of our Global Trade Compliance Team who act as the main contact for global trade compliance within Vietnam to manage general trade compliance mission in Vietnam site and execute export and import compliance operations activities. This position will work onsite at one of Coherent’s offices in the Vietnam

* General Trade Compliance

• Serve as the main contact for global trade compliance within Vietnam and support global trade compliance mission
• Develop strong working relationships with government officials and respond to official requests; participate in trade organizations
• Support implementation of global trade compliance program at Vietnam-based sites
• Advise senior management on the impact of changes to trade compliance laws and regulations
• Act as the main contact for global trade compliance within Vietnam
• Ensure compliance with federal and foreign regulations governing the shipment, receipt, and documentation of imported/exported products to and from domestic and international facilities
• Conduct internal trade compliance training for employees and drive process improvement
• Audit import/export processes as required, report results, and implement corrective actions.
• Research and resolve trade compliance issues with third parties, including customs brokers, suppliers, and customers

Develop proactive strategic solution to support business operations

*Plan shipment (inbound and outbound

Ensure shipping docs compliance with Customs regulation

Work out accurate timeline for planning import.

Ensure that shipment information is accurate and provided by related department as well as forwarders on a timely basis.

Work with forwarders to ensure that all inbound and outbound shipments are done efficiently with cost-effective.

Cooperate with other sections to meet customers’ satisfaction.

*Export Compliance

Perform export hold release related activities

Perform jurisdiction and classification determinations and update site classification matrices

Manage the Vietnam related system for export holds

Complete license/permit application development for Vietnam exports

Act as regional lead liaison with foreign agencies, providing requested information or responses

Run a regular export compliance training for Vietnam sales, service and other employees

Execute local operations within framework of Global Trade Compliance goals and objectives

Coordinate with Global Trade Compliance on compliance with foreign export licenses

*Import Compliance

• Strengthen import compliance program for Vietnam facilities
• Manage performance of corporate customs brokers
• Conduct internal audits of compliance processes and procedures and drive improvements
• Conduct import brokerage “other regulatory agencies” reviews and compliance audits
• Determine proper HS code classification
• Determine proper valuation for goods imported into the Vietnam
• Assure imports into Vietnam under free trade agreements/other duty reduction programs comply with local laws.

*Others

• Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.