Trade Operations Specialist 80 - 100% (f/m/d) — Hitachi Energy

Description

As a Trade Operations Specialist in Hitachi Energy’s Service Business, you play a central role in ensuring global compliance with foreign trade regulations. As a specialist for non-preferential and preferential origin and the current free trade agreements, we act as a hub function between project management, supplier, customer and our export department. You are part of the Standard Operations team, which is responsible for the distribution of Spareparts to our products worldwide. You are always up-to-date with import requirements in different countries and, in close cooperation with cross-functional teams, contribute to the efficient and compliant handling of international flows of goods and services. This can be achieved by a specialist office in the field of free trade agreements and rules of origin Request of proofs for guaranteeing the preferential and non-preferential origin Preferential calculations according to applicable free trade agreements, management of proofs of origin and classification of goods Origin and HS code determination Cooperation in the continuous improvement and management of corresponding initiatives You bring this with completed technical / commercial training with further education to the / to the foreign trade specialist / manager or corresponding experience in the relevant areas Mind. 3 years of professional experience in the area of free trade agreements and rules of origin or outstanding potential for the development of the required SAP and GTS skills of advantage Very good knowledge of German and good knowledge of English solution-oriented way of thinking and self-initiative Independent and structured working methods Accessible team players with pleasure in achieving ambitious goals together We are convinced that excellence arises where people feel valued, supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits create real added value for our employees and promote commitment, commitment and personal development. Through our focus on well-being and sustainable growth, we create a working environment in which personal and entrepreneurial success go hand in hand. The opportunity As a Trade Operations Specialist in Hitachi Energy's Service Business, you will play a key role in ensuring global compliance with international trade regulations. As a specialist in preferential and non-preferential origin as well as major free trade agreements (FTAs), you will act as a central interface between project management, suppliers, customers, and our export department. You will be part of the Standard Operations team, which is responsible for the worldwide distribution of spare parts for our products. Staying up to date with import requirements across different countries, you will contribute to the efficient and compliant execution of international goods and service flows in close collaboration with cross-functional teams. How you'll make an impact Serve as the subject matter expert for free trade agreements and rules of origin Obtain and manage documentation required to ensure preferential and non-preferential origin compliance Perform preferential origin calculations in accordance with applicable free trade agreements Manage certificates and proofs of origin and support the classification of goods Determine product origin and assign the appropriate HS (Harmonized System) codes Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and lead relevant projects and process enhancements Your Background Completed technical or commercial vocational training, ideally supplemented by further education in international trade, customs, or foreign trade management, or equivalent professional experience in a related field At least 3 years of experience working with free trade agr

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