EU Trade Data Specialist

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately 40$ billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

Position Summary:

Join our dynamic and highly skilled Global Trade Data team, where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the seamless movement of goods across borders. As a valued member of our team, you will closely collaborate with international teams to ensure the utmost integrity in trade data, precise merchandise classification with HTS codes, meticulous determination of export control classifications, and identification of the country of origin. Your contributions will be instrumental in ensuring compliance and efficiency in cross-border transactions.

Key responsibilities include, but are not exclusively:

• Perform customs classification for imported and exported merchandise

• Communicate relevant product information to internal teams to support accurate classification

• Provide technical mentorship and guidance during customs clearance

• Perform audit activities related to data integrity and import/export transactions to ensure compliance with regulations

• Lead internal projects aimed at improving effectiveness within trade data management

• Identify, investigate, and resolve data process and data issues

• Collaborate closely with various departments, including Global Trade Compliance, R&D, Engineering, Sourcing, Logistics, and Quality

• Drive continuous improvement process to enhance the PPI (Practical Process Improvement) Business System

• Perform analysis to find opportunities for duty refunds and cost savings

Minimum Requirements:

• High School education (or higher) preferably with technical base or administration, logistics or equivalent

• Proficient Czech and English language skills (written and spoken)

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Experience in data integrity and project management

• Technical affinity

Nice-to-have requirements:

• Knowledge of HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule Code), TARIC (Customs tariff database of the European Union), HN (Harmonized System), CN (Combined Nomenclature), Binding Ruling, Explanatory Notes, ECCN classification (Export Control Classification Number), Valuation, Rules of Origin

• Technical documentation review and revision experience

• Previous work experience in customs area and with international team

Skills and abilities:

• Strong sense of responsibility

• Strong interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written

• Strict in following processes and rules

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and cope with stress

• Endurance, interpersonal skills, and tact in the relationship with internal customers

• A dedication to detail, accuracy, and follow-through

• Able to work independently and as a member of a multi-functional team

• Prioritize work quickly to meet changing demands, must be motivated to learn on the job and take initiative for trainings

• Able to identify and take corrective action in resolving issues as they relate to internal systems, data, processes, customers, suppliers, and service providers

Benefits

• Flexible working hours to better balance your personal life. 25 days of vacation and 5 sick days/year

• Option for partial home office, hybrid working model

• Financial benefits - annual bonus, meal allowance, pension insurance allowance

• Further employee benefits - mobile tariff for you and family members for great prices, free Multisport card, possibility of life or health insurance

• We offer modern work environment including relax zones, power yoga lectures, gym, outside playground and massages in the building. In the company canteen there is always fresh fruit and vegetable for free