Principal Trade and Compliance Specialist

Within the Supply Chain Department, we ensure supply of Waters’ specialty measurement instruments and related consumables products to our customers worldwide. Specifically, our team are responsible for: production planning, supplier management & procurement, new product introduction, inventory control and logistics & trade compliance. We are committed to the development of leadership, managerial & technical bench strength vital for sustained growth in an inclusive environment

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Trade and Compliance Specialist! You will collaborate with a complementary team who are accountable for both strategic and tactical supply chain activities. This role focuses on supporting management reports & solutions for supply chain operations metrics and business performance. The role also provides hands-on tactical support for Trade, Compliance and freight. The position would suit a team worker who is seeking an exciting career in a dynamic Supply Chain environment.

This role will follow a hybrid work arrangement, requiring on-site attendance at Wexford three days a week - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Role / Responsibilities 

• Manage, maintain & continuously improve all aspects of the Freight, Duty, Customs and Trade Compliance function providing strategic & tactical direction to the supply chain team assuring logistics security, compliance and continuity
• Collaborate & partner with peer groups to ensure alignment and synergy of priorities on an ongoing basis
• Develop and implement strategies and operational plans in support of site & Corp plans
• Manage all physical aspects of inbound / outbound freight logistics
• Manage & maintain Freight & Duty budget
• Evaluate, audit and manage service providers to ensure compliance to business goals and agreed SLA
• Manage & maintain Customs & Duty controls & reporting
• Manage & maintain Trade compliance governance
• Collaborate & advocate best practice / learning with external agencies &/or peer groups / sites
• Execute & deliver to all assigned project plans / milestones 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Business or equivalent primary degree, IIPM Certification and/or ASCM Certified 
• Previous supply chain experience is required 

• Experience of implementation and maintenance of outstanding standards in Supply Chain processes  
• Knowledge of SAP or equivalent MRP system 
• Experience of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and compliance to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485  

What you will receive in return: 

Working 39 hrs per week, with fortnightly pay. 22 Days holidays, plus bank holidays. 

Company Health Insurance Plan is available, along with death in service and a matching contribution pension plan. Free on-site parking and a fully serviced cafe.

We're actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We aim to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve.

We can make reasonable adjustments to our interview process according to your needs. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity, where we can, to work flexibly.

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science. 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.