Senior Specialist, Trade Compliance at Nordson Corporation in saint petersburg, Florida

Job Description:

Collaboration drives Nordson's success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.



Job Summary



The Sr. Global Trade Compliance Specialist will support Nordson Medical's global import and export operations. This role will develop, maintain, execute, and audit key compliance initiatives, ensuring adheriance to governmental laws and regulations.



Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for import and export compliance questions, providing advice and guidance on compliance, policies, and procedures.


• Ensure that Nordson Medical's activities comply with applicable import and export laws and regulations.


• Create a shared strategic vision and followership among a range of colleagues in various job roles around the world so as to support a cohesive and effect program.


• Provide documentation for and respond to corrective actions associated with import and export audits.


• Develop and maintain standard work documentation relative to the handling of import and export transactions.


• Develop and conduct compliance training as needed.


• Assist in the development of compliance KPIs.


• Assist with assignment of HTS , Country of Origin and ECCN codes to new and existing products.


• Manage adherence to approved Customs broker list.


• Monitor export shipments for commercial red flags.


• Aware of changes to regulatory requirements affecting Nordson Medical. Communicate and ensure appropriate action is taken to stay in compliance.


• Support strategic mergers and acquisitions including due diligence and integration planning.


• Support internal compliance audits.


• Support external requests for information from governmental agencies.


• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Candidate should have At least 5 years of trade compliance experience (with or for a medical device manufacturer preferred).


• Candidate should be familiar with and able to navigate non-US export laws with support from subject matter experts.


• Candidate should have a strong understanding of complex import and export laws, regulations, and references, including but not limited to: U.S. Customs Regulations, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Electronic Export Information Requirements (EEI), Incoterms USMCA Free Trade Agreement; Incoterms


• Licensed Customs Broker and/or Certified Export Specialist certification preferred.


• Familiarity with maquiladora operation preferred.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use analytical skills to collect and study information from various resources and perspectives.


• Exceptional organization and attention to detail.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills.


• Ability to work in a team as well as independently to establish effective solutions.


• Embodies a high degree of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism

Working Conditions and Physical Demands




Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear, occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; requires close vision ability. Noise level is usually moderate, cubicle environment.



Travel Required



Estimated 10%


Pay Transparency: Colorado (check range with HRBP)
"Base Salary Range for this position is: $95,000 to $121,000 annually, and bonus target is 3%. Benefits including Medical, Rx, Vision, Dental, and Health Savings Account (HSA), Retirement and Security benefits including 401k and Life Insurance. In addition to Paid Time Off and paid Holidays, each employee receives 16 hours paid time each calendar year to perform volunteer services for Nordson-sponsored events. Ample opportunities for giving exist at Nordson including our Matching Gifts Program.


The base pay range for this job level is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, business considerations, and local market conditions, as well as candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, and skills"
Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson's Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service. Apply Now