Givaudan Careers Customs Classification Specialist

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As a member of the Customs Classification team, reporting to the Head of Customs Tariff Classification, the primary goals of the Customs Classification Specialist include:

• Oversee and ensure daily management of classifications using the WCO Harmonized Commodity for ingredients, raw materials, compounds, manufacturing products and samples.


• Support business on the management of customs classification issues


• Maintain the Group Customs classification management systems and data


• Monitor customs ruling and WCO Harmonized Commodity description and coding system Schedule


• Analysis and review of the customs tariff number for the products portfolio to identify any issues


• Analysis of the customs tariff number for the acquisitions portfolio before being integrated in the company management systems.

Salary expectation based on technical experience: $100,000 to $125,000

This role is primarily based at our New Jersey site but can alternatively be located at our Cincinnati site, following a hybrid schedule (four days in the office, one day remote).

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Daily management of classifications for ingredients, raw materials, compounds, manufacturing products and samples


• Determine and assign the international and local customs classification of products based on the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized coding Schedule


• Maintain the international and national classification codes upon revision of the customs tariff nomenclature


• Analysis and review of the customs tariff number for the products portfolio


• Analysis and review of the customs tariff number for the acquisitions portfolio


• Respond to inquiries regarding HS classification to ensure clearance


• Support the Head of Customs Classification in the definition, maintenance and documentation of HS determination criteria


• Support the Head of Customs Classification to ensure integrity and accuracy of HS and national codes


• Provide overview of the risks, issues and disputes associated with HS classification and their corresponding impact to business to the management


• Work together with the Global classification team to harmonize the understanding on how to classify the families of products

You?

Your professional profile includes:

• University degree in chemistry or similar background such as food engineering or chemical engineering.


• Minimum 5 years of experience in flavor, fragrance, food, chemical or related industry, Customs authorities, Customs brokers and Consulting companies.


• Knowledge of customs and import / export regulations.


• SAP and SAP-GTS experience.


• English is mandatory. Spanish a plus

Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans, tuition reimbursement, high matching 401k

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

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