Global Trade Regulation Specialist in Construction Chemistry in Treviso, Italy

Do you want to bring your major to the next level? Extend your knowledge in chemistry and chemistry-related topics with hands-on experience in the ever-developing field of international trade regulations! Master Builders Solutions as one of the global players in the construction chemistry industry is seeking a skilled chemist or chemistry-related major to support the global customs and trade control team with experience on chemical substances and mixtures. While we prefer candidates based in Treviso, Italy, or Madrid, Spain, we welcome applications from any of our global locations. Proficiency in English is essential. Please send your CV in English!

What You Bring:

• Educational Background: Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.

• Experience: Work experience in Customs and Trade Compliance, R&D, or EHS is preferred, but not necessary.

• Technical Skills: Knowledge in HS Code classification and Trade Control regulations (e.g., Chemical Weapons Convention, Dual-Use) is a plus.

What You’ll Learn:

• Product Classification: Accurately determine the Harmonized System Code (HS Code, 6-digits) for our product portfolio and identify the relevant local tariffs, e.g., EZT and TARIC codes in Europe, TARES Switzerland, and UK Global Tariff.

• Compliance Assurance: Ensure customs and trade control compliance through guidelines, training, and clear communication. Provide expert consultation and training to internal teams worldwide on customs and trade control classification.

• Stay Updated: Monitor and implement changes in legal regulations, such as updates to the HS Code System and TARIC.

• Data Management: Optimize and ensure compliant use of classification data within SAP GTS and S4/HANA, covering processes such as OTC, P2P, and MM. Review and decide on trade control blocks, document decisions, guide processes, and provide evidence during customs audits.

• Regulatory Evaluation: Classify and assess products according to trade control legal requirements (e.g., Dual-use, CWC, PIC, CBAM), maintain consistent classifications, and initiate necessary changes.

• License Application: Apply for import and export licenses from authorities (e.g., BAFA) and ensure all necessary obligations and regular reports (e.g., Dual-use AGG from BAFA; PIC from ECHA) are met.

• Reporting: Compile internal reports and evaluations related to customs tariff and trade control classification and initiate binding tariff information.

Your Toolkit:

• Software Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office; ideally experienced with SAP GTS and SAP S4-HANA.

• Research: Ability to investigate topics on the borderline between chemistry and international trade regulations by consulting and combining technical literature, legislative texts and other resources.

• Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills to interface effectively with internal departments (Marketing & Sales, SCM, R&D, Procurement, EHS & Product Safety) and external stakeholders (Customs authorities, Logistic service providers, Customs brokers, Customers, and Suppliers).

Why Master Builders Solutions?

At Master Builders Solutions, we believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive. Join a diverse team of hands-on experts with various backgrounds and be part of a global network that is committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in the construction chemicals industry.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us build a better future!