Global Trade Compliance Specialist

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover impactful work, innovative thinking and a culture dedicated to working the right way, for the right reasons - with the customer always top of mind. The work we do matters, like helping customers find cures for cancer, and protecting the environment. As the world leader in serving science, with the largest investment in R&D in the industry, our colleagues are empowered to realize their full potential as part of a fast-growing, global organization that values passion and unique contributions. Our commitment to our colleagues across the globe is to provide the resources and opportunities they need to make a difference in our world while building a fulfilling career with us.

Location Information:

This role is based at our Burlington, Ontario facility, supporting our Lab Automation group, an ISO 9001 certified organization. At this location we design, manufacture, and install robotic solutions globally to help our major customers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields accelerate their drug discovery and synthetic biology research. To learn more about Laboratory Automation please visit our website https://www.thermofisher.com/ca/en/home/life-science/lab-equipment/lab-automation.html

How you will make an impact: 

As a Global Trade Compliance Specialist, you will ensure Thermo Fisher Scientific complies with international import/export regulations by interpreting and following global trade compliance policies. You will manage relationships with customs brokers, oversee product classification, perform regular audits, and monitor changes in trade laws. Your efforts will help maintain efficient global trade operations, contributing to our organization's success.

What you will contribute:

• Ensure compliance will all Canadian and global Import/Export Regulations
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with trade laws and regulations and Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Global Trade Compliance Management System (GTCMS).
• Manage relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and other logistics partners.
• Perform and evaluate the process for accurate transaction screening and review of transactions, including denied and restricted party screening
• Build and Implement a Free Trade Agreement program for applicable imports and exports
• Classification of all imported and exported products: HTS, ECCN, COO and maintaining the ERP System.  Interaction with suppliers required.
• Interact and coordinate data gathering with suppliers, establishing a tracking method for material classifications
• Records retention: handling the Import/Export transaction documentation and performing random audit check as required by company policy and regulations
• Perform regular audits of trade compliance processes and documentation and establish KPIs
• Monitor and interpret changes in trade laws and regulations and advise on their impact on company operations
• Follow the timely reporting obligations to appropriate customs authorities and site/divisional leadership
• Identify training needs, co-develop and provide training
• Support the continuous improvement of the company’s trade compliance program

Keys to Success:

Continuous Improvement: Our business is rapidly growing so it is vital that we continuously improve and advance the materials management processes and systems to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery.

How will you get here?

Education & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience within Canadian and U.S. import/export control compliance functions, ideally in an international environment.
• Expertise in Free Trade Agreements (FTA) and Certificates of Origin (COO).
• Knowledge of HTS, ECCN classification, and Country of Origin.
• Experience with Global Trade Compliance Software (e.g., OneSource).
• Familiarity with various ERP systems (e.g., Navision, SAP).

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to adapt and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail
• Familiar with continuous improvement activities (PPI, Kaizen, JDI)
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of MS Suite Software
• Self-motivated and driven with excellent collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, proactive, with a positive demeanor

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 125,000 outstanding minds has a unique story to tell. Join us on our mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Compensation

The estimated annualized pay range for this position in Ontario is $68,700.00–$91,600.00.