About the role

AI summarised

The Senior Analyst, Trade Compliance based in Singapore supports Illumina's import and export operations across the AMEA region by ensuring adherence to global trade regulations. The role involves managing customs clearance using SAP systems, collaborating with government agencies and internal stakeholders, maintaining accurate trade data, and driving compliance initiatives. It requires strong operational expertise in customs valuation, HTS classification, and regional trade laws, along with excellent communication and organizational skills.

BiotechOnsite

Key Responsibilities

Act as a subject matter expert and support day-to-day export and import operational transactions in the AMEA region
Work with Illumina’s customs brokers in the APJ region for timely and accurate customs clearances
Use SAP GTS for shipment management, SPL block release, license management, & reporting
Work with local governmental agencies to resolve import and export holds
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate import/export risks across the AMEA region
Support the establishment and enforcement of robust internal controls
Participate in trade compliance training for internal and external partners
Collaborate with global stakeholder teams to develop and implement new trade compliance processes and initiatives across the AMEA region
Drive customs valuation related activities for foreign jurisdictions, working proactively with internal stakeholders (Tax, Legal, etc.) to achieve desired valuation outcomes
Maintain accurate trade data for all products, including HTS codes, Country of Origin, accurate valuation, and invoice accuracy, to ensure timely and compliant customs clearance
Maintain recordkeeping and document management related to import/export transactions
Support internal/external customers by providing timely updates on export/import shipments

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Logistics, Trade Compliance, Supply Chain or Business Administration or other related field
5+ years import / export experience with focus on trade compliance and logistics
Technical expertise in customs valuation and COO requirements
Strong working knowledge of Singapore customs regulations
Experience with Korean, Japanese, Indian, and Australia import and export regulations
Strong working knowledge of HTS code classification for AMEA region
Experience with SAP ECC functions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Judgement, creativity, flexibility
Detail oriented and highly organized
Ability to multi-task several tasks/projects at once
Ability to adapt to rapid change, work with a sense of urgency, and effective time management