Job Description
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Formulate and manage Smiths’ international trade compliance program and activities in Malaysia, Singapore,
- India, China, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Japan and Taiwan.
- Implement Smiths Group trade compliance policies and lead improvement activities with key stakeholders.
- Develop and implement local site trade compliance procedures.
- Provide day-to-day guidance to the sites on complying with applicable local and foreign trade laws, regulations
- and requirements
- Conduct regular internal self-assessments of sites’ activities and report on sites’ compliance with local and
- foreign trade laws, regulations and requirements, in coordination with relevant functions
- Monitor changes to applicable local and foreign trade laws, regulations and requirements and advise the sites
- on the potential impact and recommendations on changes required. Duties & Responsibilities
SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Act as Smiths Detection Trade Compliance Officer (TCO) for Malaysia and the APAC countries mentioned above.
- Prepare for and work with the relevant functions to enable successful bulk strategic goods licenses in Singapore. Work with the relevant functions to maintain, renew and ensure compliance of the conditions relating to the bulk export licenses
- Serve as a subject matter expert providing clear compliance advice on international trade activity matters in Malaysia, Singapore and the other APAC countries.
- Engage and work with Smiths Group International Trade Compliance (“ITC”) and Legal team and external consultants, when necessary, to provide same advice.
- Manage day-to-day trade compliance activities at the site, including the following activities: Managing LMW requirements where it relates to imports and exports and customs duties/reliefs.Product and technology classifications including HS classification and Export Controls classificationMaintenance of a site Product & Technology Matrix/Database (i.e. a table/spreadsheet that lists the export and import classifications of the site’s products and technology)Conducting export licensing determinations and applying for export licenses where required,Supervise the application for relevant import permits,Supervise export and import transaction government filing requirements,Supervise restricted party screening,Supervise the release of trade compliance delivery blocks, where applicable, in SAP GTS (or any other equivalent ERP systems),Country of origin analysis and applications for Certificates of Origin,International free trade agreement benefits eligibility analysis and claim processing,Reviewing trade compliance clauses in contract and other agreements,Addressing and escalating (as necessary) potential trade non-compliance issuesDeveloping and delivering trade compliance training to relevant functionsRecordkeeping
- Develop tools and other resources as necessary or otherwise appropriate to facilitate the trade compliance program (eg. Trade compliance checklists, forms, guides etc)
- Lead and manage the conduct of regular internal assessments of Smiths’ trade compliance activities, identify the gaps and track completion of corrective measures, if any
- Collaborate with Smiths Group ITC and Legal team on internal or external investigations of potential non-compliance in Malaysia and the other APAC jurisdictions as required.
- Engage and work with other functions, including across the Divisions, with respect to sharing advice, tools, and best practices, for the benefit of the site and Smiths global TCO community.
- Serve as a main point of contact for Smiths’ international trade compliance programs in APAC
- Drive Smiths Group Trade compliance goals and objectives in coordination with relevant functions
- Regularly report status of trade compliance activities at the sites to Smiths Group ITC team
- Other duties as required Diversity & Inclusion
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
The Individual
Education/Training:
- A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) required.
- A post-graduate’s degree a plus. Languages:
- Must be able to speak, read and write proficiently in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Fluency in Mandarin would be an added advantage Experience:
- A minimum of 7 years of employment experience with customs compliance, LMW regulations, strategic goods control and trade compliance responsibilities with a company with international operations.
- 4-5 years recent experience in managing global international trade issues within a complex global supply chain environment.
- Experience in developing and deploying compliance policies, processes and procedures, including implementing and maintaining an Internal Compliance Programme approved by MITI Malaysia or Singapore Customs.
- Experience with export and import controls, economic sanctions, and other trade laws, regulations and requirements administered by the United States/EU and Malaysia.
- Experience conducting compliance audits and drafting reports.
- Experience assisting with internal investigations of potential non-compliance.
- Experience in developing and delivering training programs.
- ERP and manufacturing systems literate. Experience in SAP is a plus. Knowledge/Skills:
- Established skills in HS classification and export control classifications across a variety of industrial products and parts.
- Self-motivated.
- Skilled multi-tasker.
- Person of integrity and trust.
- Assertive and able to maintain a firm stance on compliance
- Results oriented.
- Strong organizational, project management networking, negotiation and relationship building skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and works well with others / team player. Travel Requirements: Up to 15 percent travel mainly within the APAC region may be required.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Able to comprehend and propose solutions to complex practical problems of various complexity
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Skilled at working effectively under deadline pressures.
- Confident and assertive
- Self-aware with excellent judgement.
- Compliance driven but at the same time commercially aware.
- Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, employees, customers and vendors.
- Open to receiving advice and instruction and acting upon it.
- Able to travel domestically, as well as internationally as required. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment mainly will be an office or manufacturing site environment located at a Smiths location in Smiths
Detection Malaysia (Johor) during normal or extended business hours. The work environment may also include time off
site while traveling or at other locations as required, and occasionally employee’s home.
About Smiths
At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 23,000 colleagues, based in 55 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with an almost 170 year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.
About Smiths Detection
Smiths Detection is a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies for aviation, ports and borders, urban security and defence. With more than 40 years of field-tested experience, we deliver the solutions needed to protect society from the threat and illegal passage of explosives, prohibited weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals and narcotics. Every minute of every day our technology and our people make the world a safer place. Smiths Detection is part of Smiths Group, a global leader in applying advanced technologies to markets in threat as well as contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications and engineered components. Smiths Group employs around 23,000 people in more than 50 countries.
