HS Classification Specialist
Schneider Electric · Posted Oct 6
Energy management, automation, software, and sustainability solutions
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About the role
Schneider Electric is a global company working at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. This role sits within the group's Customs and Trade Compliance function, owning product Harmonized System (HS) customs classification across the SE group companies and maintaining the global customs automated trade tool database. The specialist also handles classification disputes, audits with Customs authorities, and monitors global and country legislation affecting product classification.
What you will do
- Execute SE group companies’ classification policy and guidelines.
- Be accountable for Customs classification for commercial references products, collecting and analyzing technical data from LoB products experts and uploading into SE global customs automated trade tool database.
- Act as the final arbiter for product Customs classification disputes between entities within the SE group company organization.
- Perform periodic audits on product Customs classification.
- Ensure that the Customs classifications used by the SE Group is compliant with the local regulations.
- Prepare defending position and arguments to be provided to Customs Authorities in case of audit or any Customs classification inquiries/disputes.
- Develop arguments for and manage product Customs classification ruling requests with local Customs authorities, with support of local BU and external resources.
- Monitor global and country legislation related to product Customs classification to update or amend accordingly product classification in SE global database.
- Prepare periodic reports & metrics to monitor the customs classification database robustness.
- Support on other Customs classification-related projects.
- Review / comprehend technical specifications, drawings, or other product information.
- Perform research (online or otherwise) to obtain necessary product details for Customs classification purposes.
- Strong analytics on power electronics and electronic components, having a good overview of SE products offer and their functionalities.
- Capable to anticipate impact of legislation and / or business decisions.
- Effectively change management.
- Work in multi-cultural corporate business setting.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communications.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Minimum five years in Customs & Trade Compliance with particular focus on product Customs classification.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
- Experience with global customs automated trade tools.
- Advanced skills with MS Office with particular focus on Excel and Access.
- Engineering, drafting, or material management experience is preferred.
- Fluent in English.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is a global leader in digital automation and energy management, driving efficiency and sustainability for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industries. Combining world-leading energy technologies, real-time automation, software, and services, the company helps customers turn operational ideas into a more resilient and sustainable future.
- Industry
- Energy Management
- Company size
- 10001+ employees
- Founded
- 1836
- Location
- Rueil-Malmaison, France
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer
Nathan Fast
Chief Financial Officer
Charise Le
Chief Human Resources Officer
Esther Finidori
Chief Sustainability Officer
Peter Weckesser
Chief Digital Officer
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