Trade Compliance Classification Specialist a part of a team that is at the core of ensuring that we meet Philips’ promise to comply with trade and transportation regulations.

You will be the key player in determining the US HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) classification of our systems and the spare parts needed to repair/recondition these systems.

Your role:

• Classify medical devices, systems and spare parts using the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, CROSS and other industry tools.

• Develop and lead automated solutions to compliantly and efficiently classify products.

• Train and act as the gatekeeper with team members in classification best practices and tools.

• Obtain and maintain partnering governing agency information such as FDA, EPA, etc.

• Keeping Philips current with the new and evolving regulations and trade initiatives pertaining to product classification such as ADD/CVD, EPA, duty savings.

• Provide data and reports regarding the performance of compliance functions within the business unit.

• Review inbound and outbound shipping documents and processes to ensure import/export compliance, to include export licenses, duty drawback, FDA clearance, harmonized tariff codes, FCC, and other governmental agencies.

• At the direction of the manager/lead take on day-to-day projects of varying scope and manage them through to the finish with attention to due dates and timelines.

You're the right fit if:

• You have a High School Diploma with 5+ years of experience facilitating the import/export of products with US customs and partnering government agencies, focused on classification of products. (Advanced degree is preferred)

• You have acquired 5+ years with direct USHTS classification experience with medical devices, systems, spare parts and general use products (Preferred)

• Your skills include being a highly intellectual problem solver, self-motivated, and collaborative team player

• You have Customhouse Broker (CHB) License (aka Licensed Customs Broker [LCB]) (Preferred

• You possess an advanced knowledge of AD/CVD, PGA’s and USHTS use & application (Preferred)

• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position .

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is an onsite position. The Trade Compliance Classification Specialist can be based in Nashville, TN, Murrysville, PA, Orlando, FL, Plymouth, MN, Stamford, CT or Cambridge, MA.

About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.

• Learn more about our business (https://www.philips.com/a-w/about.html) .

• Discover our rich and exciting history. (https://www.philips.com/a-w/about/our-history.html)

• Learn more about our purpose. (https://www.philips.com/a-w/about/environmental-social-governance/our-purpose)

• Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion (https://www.careers.philips.com/na/en/diversity-and-inclusion) .

Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in TN, PA, CT, FL, and MN is $77,000 to $130,000

The pay range for this position in MA is $80,000 to $135,000

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.  

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here (https://www.philipsusbenefits.com/) .

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Nashville, TN, Murrysville, PA, Stamford, CT​, Orlando, FL, Plymouth, MN, or Cambridge, MA .

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