
Import Classification Manager
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Permanent
- Full-time
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Taipei, Taiwan; Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in an in-house Trade Compliance role or other Import classification role, with a focus on Global or APAC region.
- Experience working with Harmonized Tariff Schedules including interpretation and application of classification concepts and references (e.g., General Rules of Interpretation, Section, Chapter Notes, Explanatory Notes, Rulings).
- Experience in import/export classification for high-tech goods (US EAR, ECCN), with a Customs Broker License.
- Experience with Global Trade Management (GTM) systems (e.g., SAP GTS) and data analytics/visualization tools (e.g., Tableau).
- Familiarity with international agency requirements, including China CIQ and Singapore Competent Authority (CA) codes.
- Excellent investigative and project management skills to grow in a fluid, collaborative, cross-functional environment.
- Ability to communicate in Mandarin Chinese fluently as this role requires interactions with the local department or agencies.
- Serve as the primary import classification subject matter expert for the APAC region, accurately classifying commodities using local Harmonized Tariff Schedules and providing global support as needed.
- Collaborate with global trade compliance teams and other functional leads to ensure seamless operations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, customs brokers, and freight forwarders to gather product information and ensure accurate customs declarations.
- Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all regional classification processes to ensure consistency and efficiency.
- Conduct internal audits and risk assessments to verify compliance with trade regulations and identify opportunities to strengthen controls.