Trade Compliance Coordinator

Who we are

Every life is unique and so are you!

At Dräger we protect, support and rescue lives day in and day out. We are interested in you if you have the desire to work for an organisation that does something more, something that is truly worth working for.

As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it's about the most important thing: it's about life.

About the role

Manage Draeger Safety UK, Draeger Medical UK and Draeger Ireland volumes linked to Trade Compliance UK & IE Department alongside communication with relevant stakeholders. Ensure procedures and policies are followed. Track, trace, coordinate and follow through to resolution necessary documentation to have all trade compliance and customs compliance processes in order.

Log necessary information onto relevant logs, spreadsheets, and systems in timely manner. Ensure accuracy is up to the best standard. Any related admin processes including but not limited to department’s time & attendance. Engage with internal (i.e. various Draeger departments on local and global levels) and external (i.e. 3rd party brokers, suppliers, HMRC, DIT, ECJU) stakeholders as necessary. Fill in and submit relevant GOV forms (i.e. C122, C2001, C285 etc).

• Must be confident MS Office user.
• Must be willing to learn new systems and adapt fast.
• Must be willing to undertake assigned internal and external trainings.
• Must be willing to undertake level of research as applicable.
• Must be willing to undertake assigned tasks related to business needs of Trade Compliance and Customs & Export Control Department.
• Must be willing to participate in assigned departmental projects.
• Support to Trade Compliance Manager where necessary.
• Support to Lead/Supervisor of Trade Compliance area, Imports area and Exports area where necessary.

If tasks and coordination are assigned for Defense & Security element of the business in relation to Security Control - should be willing to undertake SC Clearance. (A separate discussion would take place for this element however candidate should consider this a possibility within the role).

Trade Compliance and Customs & Export Control Department covers following areas -

 Country of Origin

•  Country of Origin Maintenance
•  Using templates provided to obtain and provide declarations
• Updating and maintaining the Country of Origin records and tracker spreadsheet/ERP SAP
•  Handling notices from suppliers of changes to their provided supplier declaration
• Where needed, calculating Country of Origin

 Export Control (EC) classification and licenses

• Master Data Management and coordination (4 eyes principle)
• Analysis
• Annual updates on changes
• License application for certain controlled products
• Annual license returns

Goods Description

• Master Data Management and coordination
• Drawing review
• Master Safety Data Sheet review
• Analysis
• Annual updates on changes

Export Controls and licenses

• Export blocks and releases
•  License application for certain controlled products
•  Annual license returns
• Sanctioned Party List Screening
•  Manual Dispatch
•  Export clearance
•  Export processes
• HMRC MSS reports review
•  HMRC liaison
•  HMRC forms completion
• Reports and Analysis of the area
•  Tariff Coding
•  Master Data Management and coordination
•  Analysis
• Annual updates on changes

 Import Controls and licenses

•  Import clearances
•  Import processes
•   HMRC MSS reports review
•  HMRC liaison
• HMRC forms completion
•  License application for certain controlled products if necessary, depending of GOV requirements should there be a need
•   Reports and Analysis of the area

Shared responsibilities

All employees have a responsibility:

• to comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.
• to ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions
•  to embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results

Additional Roles

The tasks and responsibilities above are typical of the duties for the Trade Compliance department the postholder will be expected to perform. It is not necessarily exhaustive and other duties of a similar nature and level may be required from time to time.

Reporting Relationships

Manager

• Trade Compliance Manager

Size of team/environment

Trade Compliance UK & IE and Customs & Export Control Department is size of 9-11 people covering:

•  Trade Compliance Area:
• Country of Origin
• Goods Description
• EC classification
•  Imports Processes Area
• Export Processes Area

Department provides support as shared services to various departments across Draeger Safety UK entity, Draeger Medical UK entity and Draeger Ireland.

 Role Requirements  -  *Essential (E*) / Desirable (D*) / Advantage (A*)

• Bachelor’s Degree -D*
• A-level or equivalent -E*
• Customs / Import / Export qualification or courses -D*
• Customs Declaration Entry qualification or courses -D*
• International Trade qualification or courses -A*
• Export Control / Sanctions / HS Code courses-A*
• Understanding of business environment -E*
• Customs processes -D*
• Logistics and supply chain industry -A*
• Work on own initiative and manage / prioritize workload -E*
• Admin tasks -E*
• Ability and willingness to learn,  study and research -E*
• Ability to adapt to changes quickly -E*
• Ability to communicate -E*
• Ability to work under pressure to meet business needs -E*
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines -E*
• Accuracy -E*
• Attention to details -E*
• Problem solving -E*
• Self - organization -E*
• Knowledge of SAP -D*
• Microsoft Office (Word / Excel / PowerPoint -E*
• Understanding of incoterms -A*
• Knowledge / understanding of customs systems /software i.e. ASM Sequoia or equivalent-A*

 Dräger‘s Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days
• Flexi scheme
• Hybrid working available
• Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover and partner life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Subsidised canteen
• Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers
• Cycle to Work
• Gym membership discounts – up to 25%
• Charity Giving scheme

 Dräger‘s dedication

At Dräger we have a clear vision,  to be an organisation  with a working environment that includes a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, stay and grow.

We ensure candidates  with the required qualifications and experience will be considered  for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All are welcome to apply!

From hospitals to fire departments to industrial customers, people around the world rely on our products: cutting-edge technology that combines real engineering with the digital future. With over 130 years of experience, passion and the bold ideas of more than 16,000 employees, we are committed to turning technology into ›technology for life‹.