European Trade Compliance Import Specialist (m/f/d)

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in scientific services based in Birmingham is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist. This position involves ensuring compliance with import/export regulations, classifying products, and supporting internal audits. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years’ experience in trade compliance within a distribution environment, strong communication skills, and proficiency in both English and German. Join us to contribute to a healthier, cleaner, and safer world.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in commodity code classification.
• Experience in import and export operations.
• Familiarity with export licensing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with import/export laws and regulations.
• Classify products according to commodity codes.
• Facilitate import transactions and coordinate with freight forwarders.
• Support compliance programs through audits.
• Promote trade compliance awareness through training.

Skills

Commodity code classification

Verbal and written communication

Fluent in English

Fluent in German (C1 level)

Ability to work independently

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific for challenging work, valued performance, quality, and innovation. Be part of a successful, growing global organization and encouraged to perform your best. Our annual revenue exceeds $40 billion with the largest industry investment in R&D, providing resources and opportunities for significant contributions.

Our Fisher Scientific channel keeps science moving forward by offering over 2 million products and extensive support services to the scientific research, healthcare and science education markets.

The Trade Compliance Specialist position is essential for efficient cross-border movements, identifying and handling risks.

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 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 German 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 knowledge of commodity code classification, with a minimum of 2–3 years’ experience classifying a wide range of goods and product families.
• Confirmed experience in 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 German customs authorities.
• Familiarity with export licensing procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Fluent in English and German (C1 level)
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• 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

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 100,000 remarkable individuals has an unusual story to share. Join us and contribute to our outstanding mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

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