Global Trade Compliance Specialist

Ashland Inc.

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious? Are you always solving? Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Global Trade Compliance Specialist to join our team. This is a remote position; however, preference will be given to candidates who reside near one of Ashland's sites. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the GTC function. This position will report to Global Trade Compliance Sr. Manager.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Identify Trade Compliance requirements

Monitor Federal Register, Regulations Changes.

HS Classification US & CA - classification of new material worklist, management of change, tariff schedule updates, inquiries, reviews.

Processed improvement Trade Compliance

Map, optimize and promote the automation of trade compliance processes.

Contribute with the development of internal resources, leading knowledge transfer and training of aspects related to international trade.

Stablish and monitor the use of organizational standards and procedures.

Perform Trade Compliance daily activities

Ensure daily activities of imports and exports follow compliance policies, procedures and standards related to Customs and Regulatory Agencies.

Ensure the compliance programs remain consistent with the international trade regulations.

Review the imported and exported products and ensure that internal controls data are updated and kept in ERP.

Direct support for the import group, general questions, direct involvement with forwarders and brokers for import related topics.

Preferential Origin, FTA Analysis, system maintenance, identifying new FTA.

Perform audits on international trade activities, including reviewing documents, processing post-summary corrections, and interacting with supply chain, brokers and freight forwarders to ensure compliance with Customs regulations.

Support to the global strategies of Commercial, Supply Chain and Finance teams.

US customs inquiries, also relating to classification or other topics

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree

3-5 years in Trade Compliance or Export/Import role

3-5 years supporting HS classification

Customs Broker License

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:

Master degree or above

Experience in supporting HS classification for the chemical industry

Trade Compliance Certification

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit to see the innovations we offer.

At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.

Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.

Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.

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