Job purpose Ernst & Young ("EY") helps clients operate more effectively in moving goods around the world. EY established a Global Trade team to help clients manage export and import classifications, assist with Free Trade Agreements ("FTA") solicitation and qualification analysis, identify other government agencies ("OGA") requirements, and review client transactions. The Global Trade team consists of a dedicated team of trained individuals responsible for analysing the technical characteristics of products and assigning proper export and import classifications, conducting analysis if products qualify for FTAs, identifying OGA requirements and screening client's transactions against different lists of sanctioned parties. Your client responsibilities Global Trade team members are responsible for reviewing the technical properties of a good, assigning the proper import classification based upon the Harmonized Tariff Schedule ("HTS"), and assigning export classification numbers ("ECN") for goods, using appropriate software tools and via collaboration with local EY Global Trade resources. Global Trade team members are also responsible for conducting analysis whether products are eligible for FTAs, identifying OGA requirements, and reviewing client's sales to determine whether those should be released or escalated to the next level of review. The role of the International Trade Staff will include the following. Monitor and manage a workload of classification/transaction assignments sent from the clients Execute key processes and documentation to effectively and timely manage assignments Communicate with clients regarding the products, information needed, and assignment status Provide insight, connectedness and responsiveness to client points of contact while demonstrating a good understanding of their business Make informed decisions in complex and judgmental areas Your people responsibilities Our team is dedicated to providing excellent client service and quality deliverables with fast turn-around time. Requirements (including experience, skills and additional qualifications) Technical skills requirements International Trade Staff should have the following educational or technical experience: An undergraduate degree in international trade, international business, or a related field; or Relevant experience working in technology, consumer products, automotive industries (in capacities where understanding the technical aspects of the products is essential, commodity expertise exists). Additionally, experience in the following areas is desirable but not required: Experience determining tariff classifications in accordance with the Harmonized Tariff System; Export Control classification knowledge Free Trade Agreement programs Additional skills requirements Proficiency with MS Windows, word processing, database and spreadsheet software; Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; Strong written/ verbal communication skills; Ability to analyze regulations and procedures and relate them to operations; Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills; Fluency in English is required
