Global Trade Compliance Specialist

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION

As a Global Trade Compliance Specialist, you will ensure compliance with Korean customs regulations and global trade requirements while supporting efficient international trade operations. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and global teams to manage customs compliance risks, support regulatory audits, and drive continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage preparation and coordination of Korean customs audits, regulatory inquiries, and compliance reviews.
• Review and manage customs valuation matters, including transfer pricing (TP) policies, intercompany transactions, and Advanced Customs Valuation Adjustment (ACVA).
• Oversee customs compliance activities related to Incheon Free Trade Zone (FTZ) operations.
• Provide compliance guidance on HS classification, country of origin, customs valuation, FTAs, and import/export regulations.
• Manage import regulatory requirements, including animal quarantine and other applicable regulatory approvals
• Identify and mitigate trade compliance risks through internal controls, monitoring, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with customs authorities, external advisors, and cross-functional teams to resolve compliance issues.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 4 years of experience in customs compliance, global trade compliance, or related fields.
• Licensed Korean Customs Broker (관세사) or equivalent professional expertise strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Korean customs regulations, customs valuation, transfer pricing, and import/export procedures.
• Experience in customs audits, ACVA, regulatory inquiries, and government authority communications.
• Knowledge of FTZ operations, HS classification, rules of origin, and FTAs preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to independently manage projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional and global teams.
• Excellent communication skills in both Korean and English.