Senior Regulatory Specialist Trade Compliance

The Senior Regulatory Specialist Trade Compliance is responsible for supporting trade compliance programs and activities for Ecolab's global business with a primary focus on EU export/import, cross border trade and free trade regulations. The objective of this role is to support export/import, goods movement compliance management, including: classification, trade market authorization, auditing, database management, process development / maintenance, training,  reporting and metrics.  This objective is aligned with Ecolab’s Global Regulatory Affairs mission of supporting business growth while reducing risk of compliance gaps. How you'll make an impact: Provides regulatory trade compliance business support/guidance for EU operations Trade master data classifications: Tariff code (annual updates, standardization, coordination with other regions for global compliance harmonization); Controlled items like Drug Precursors, Dual Use goods (ECCN), PIC, Explosive Precursors; Excise goods. Support internal questions with respect to tariff codes and other above mentioned trade compliance regulations Monitors & responds to EU customs/authority inquiries related to regulatory trade New product introduction and maintenance trade reviews Coordinate, monitor required export/import registrations/notifications, like: PIC; Drug precursors; Dual Use goods;  Explosive Precursors Restricted Country reviews and approvals Supports denied party screening activities Support for internal compliance training programs Support development of procedures and system controls to comply with exp/imp and cross border market access regulations Manage SAP tickets for regulatory trade compliance data and functionality (submissions, functional specs, testing, approvals) Interface with operational groups to gather trade compliance data Leading/supporting internal or external assessments/audits Monitors and reviews new government regulations and assesses impact on organization as needed. Support supervisor in developing strategies to comply with trade regulations Manage small to large projects – oversees adequately scoped projects and can provide supervision to other team members Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in chemistry, chemical engineering and or logistics area  Over 5/10 years professional experience in the Regulatory Affairs area of Trade Compliance, Product Compliance, Customs market access requirements, International logistics for chemical products e,g. biocides, detergents, energy and or equipment  Familiar/Experienced with trade compliance regulations, requirements, standards, classifications governing import/export, cross border sales in EU  Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, additional language(s) are a plus.  Good project management & problem-solving skills  Collaborative and able to develop relationships across multiple functions, divisions & cultures  Must posses a high level of autonomy and be able to succeed with little supervision  Demonstrated time/self management ability - managing tasks, deadlines, and changing priorities in a team environment Preferred Qualifications  Knowledge and experience with regulatory trade compliance regulations, classifications and analytical capability to interpret regulations.  Familiarity with imp/exp, intra EU cross border trade regulations and its registrations like: EU PIC, Drug precursor, Dual Use Goods, Excise Goods, International Incoterms, Union Customs Code, trade agreements, origin, REACH  Paralegal, Audit or Customs broker training with chemical background International Regulatory cross functional and or logistics background  SAP enterprise software knowledge a plus  Project management skills  Experience with automation or process improvement projects and gap analysis assessments. Knowledge   Familiar with Chemical Products, DG regulations, HazCom regulations (label/SDS/GHS), product market access requirements (e.g. biocides, detergents,