Full-Time
Import Export Officer
Trade Compliance & Logistics
Posted on 9/17/2025
Fortive
5,001-10,000 employees
Global industrial tech company for safety
No salary listed
Norwich, UK
In Person
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- Proven experience in import/export operations and trade compliance
- Strong understanding of UKGT codes, Incoterms, and dual-use regulations
- Proficiency in Oracle and Descartes systems
- Familiarity with SPIRE/LITE platforms and Chamber of Commerce procedures
- Excellent organizational and audit skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
- Degree, Diploma or Certification in international trade and/or customs compliance (preferred)
- Carrier declarations (Direct Representation)
- FYCO internal audits
- Customs license condition reviews
- UKGT code matching with IP/OP licenses
- Dual-use and X002 MSS checks
- Invoice statement reviews (non-standard Incoterms/notes)
- Dual-use attachments for MVS
- Master Data attribute reviews (MVS)
- Trade compliance screenings (9Hz, sales)
- Archiving checks (5-year data retention)
- Customs values list updates
- Non-standard service flows
- CVP OP/VAT relief categorization
- MSS IM/EX report reviews
- Dual-use license usage reporting via SPIRE
- Export shipping invoice instruction audits
- PLM audit of UKGT changes
- Oracle: EUK Inquiry & OM Export Compliance
- Oracle: Remove EC holds and amend attachments
- Descartes: Company/individual compliance screening
- SPIRE/LITE for dual-use licensing
- Chamber of Commerce: Certificates of Origin and Carnets
- F15 Legal and Operations Forms
- Must have access to a phone for operational coordination
- Willingness to attend regular internal and external compliance meetings
- Ability to work from Norwich office and collaborate with EMEA teams
Fortive is a global industrial technology company that provides essential tools and systems in key safety and productivity sectors, including healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and building environments. Its products combine hardware, software, and services to help customers improve safety, efficiency, and patient care. The company operates with a startup spirit at scale, guided by the Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate continuous improvement and positive impact. Fortive differentiates itself through its emphasis on mission-critical, field-ready solutions and a culture of collaboration, learning, and growth across about 10,000 employees worldwide. Its goal is to solve large-scale problems for customers and partners around the world, making workplaces safer, facilities more reliable, and healthcare providers more focused on patient care.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
2016
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q1 2026 core revenue grew 5% with 29.3% EBITDA margin.
- $1.1B and $1.5B bonds maintain 2.8x debt-to-EBITDA flexibility.
- Tariffs diminish by Q3 2026, unlocking margin expansion.
What critics are saying
- Regal Rexnord's 2022 Altra acquisition erodes motion control pricing.
- Tariffs compress gross margins 100-150 bps through Q3 2026.
- Precision spin-off strips $1.1B revenue, exposes to cycles.
What makes Fortive unique
- Fluke instruments specified in 1/3 of data center operations protocols.
- SmartTrace 2082 integrates with PointMan for recurring software revenue.
- AI-enabled launches target gas-detection and data center demand.
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Company News
Fortive subsidiary Fluke Corporation has launched the SmartTrace 2082 Series Underground Locators, which integrates with ProStar's PointMan platform for real-time digital documentation of underground utilities and assets. The product aims to improve field accuracy, safety and infrastructure protection. The launch reinforces Fortive's strategy towards higher recurring revenue and software-enhanced tools following its Precision Technologies spin-off. SmartTrace's connected infrastructure mapping aligns with the company's focus on digital workflows and recurring software services, which analysts view as central to improving revenue visibility and margins. However, the product does not materially change near-term catalysts or key risks, including public-sector spending softness, tariff exposure and M&A execution challenges. Fortive's narrative projects $4.5 billion revenue and $741.9 million earnings by 2028.
Fortive Corporation, a global industrial technology company specialising in automation and measurement tools, has underperformed compared to broader infrastructure stocks. With a market capitalisation of $17.34 billion, Fortive's shares have declined 25.7% over the past 52 weeks, whilst the Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF has gained 33.1% over the same period. The stock is currently trading near its 200-day moving average after falling below its 50-day moving average in mid-March. However, shares rose 10.6% intraday on 4th February following better-than-expected Q4 results, with revenue increasing 4.6% year-over-year to $1.12 billion and adjusted EPS rising 12.5% to $0.90. Analysts project fiscal 2026 EPS to grow 8.9% annually to $2.95. The company remains focused on its "Accelerated" strategy targeting profitable organic growth.
Fortive shares surged 9.6% after the industrial technology company reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that exceeded analyst expectations and provided optimistic guidance for 2026. The company posted adjusted earnings of $0.90 per share, beating the anticipated $0.84, whilst revenue reached $1.12 billion, up 4.6% year-over-year. Fortive forecast full-year 2026 adjusted earnings between $2.90 and $3.00 per share, notably above the analyst consensus of $2.84. The projection signals management confidence in future performance. Despite the recent gain, Fortive shares remain 28.4% below their 52-week high of $82.98 from February 2025, though they are up 7.3% year-to-date. The stock has shown relatively low volatility, with only five moves greater than 5% over the past year.
Fortive has forecast annual profit above Wall Street estimates, driven by resilient demand in its industrial automation business. The Everett, Washington-based company expects adjusted earnings of $2.90 to $3 per share for fiscal 2026, surpassing analysts' average estimate of $2.84 per share. The industrial products maker's shares rose 3% in premarket trading. Revenue at its intelligent operating solutions segment, which produces industrial measurement equipment and software-enabled automation, grew 5.3% in the fourth quarter year-on-year. For the quarter ended 31 December, Fortive reported adjusted profit of 90 cents per share, beating expectations of 84 cents. Quarterly sales increased 4.6% to $1.12 billion. The company has benefited from businesses investing heavily in optimising industrial operations.
Fortive has reported fourth quarter 2025 results with revenue of $1.12 billion, up 4.6% year-over-year, and 3.3% core revenue growth. Adjusted EBITDA rose 7.8% to $358 million, whilst adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 12.5% to $0.90, exceeding full-year guidance. For the full year 2025, Fortive posted revenue of $4.16 billion, up 1.9%, with adjusted EBITDA of $1.23 billion. The company deployed $1.6 billion towards share repurchases during the year, including $265 million in the fourth quarter alone. CEO Olumide Soroye said the results demonstrate solid execution of the company's Fortive Accelerated strategy. The company has initiated 2026 guidance of $2.90 to $3.00 adjusted earnings per share. Fortive completed separation of its Precision Technologies segment in June 2025.