European Trade Compliance Import 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 Compliance Specialist, you'll ensure international trade operations comply with complex regulatory requirements while enabling our mission to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. You'll work collaboratively across functions to drive trade compliance excellence through policy implementation, transaction monitoring, and process improvements.

This position offers opportunities for professional growth and development in an innovative organization committed to integrity and excellence. You'll make meaningful contributions to facilitating global trade while ensuring regulatory compliance and managing risk.

What will you do? 

• Ensure that all import and export activities align with applicable laws and regulations, minimizing the risk of fines and penalties. 

• Classify products accurately according to commodity codes and Dual-Use regulations. 

• Facilitate import transactions, including coordinating imports from outside the EU/UK and providing classification details and instructions to freight forwarders. 

• Collaborate with internal departments and functions to ensure trade compliance procedures are updated and consistently followed. 

• Liaise and consult with internal and external customers to provide guidance and support on trade compliance matters. 

• Support the company’s compliance program by participating in internal and external audits. 

• Lead communications and activities related to external customs audits, including collaborating closely with customs authorities. 

• Promote trade compliance awareness across the business through training and guidance initiatives. 

How will you get here? 

• Strong understanding of product classification (HTS, ECCN) and licensing requirements, with a minimum of 2–3 years' experience classifying a wide range of goods and product families. 

• Confirmed experience on import and export operations within a distribution or manufacturing environment. 

• Proficient in managing partnerships, demonstrating effective communication with both internal and external clients. 

• Experience working with customs authorities. 

• Familiarity with export licensing procedures. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Comfortable working in multicultural team 

• Ability to work with and influence various organizational levels, establishing positive working relationships 

• Capability to stay up-to-date with the constantly evolving landscape of trade regulations, tariffs, and sanctions imposed by various countries