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Roche

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Logistics
  • Cape Town

AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor’s degree, 2-5 years in trade/export compliance, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, good communication, and ERP software proficiency. ISO, export regulations, and Lean knowledge are pluses.
  • You will manage trade compliance, handle export licenses, draft documentation, optimize operations, liaise with stakeholders, and provide regulatory updates to ensure efficient export control.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • 2-5 Years Proven experience within a Trade Compliance / Export Compliance role
  • Effective troubleshooting and resolving difficult problems in creative ways.
  • Strong organisational and attention to detail skills.
  • Able to take new perspectives on existing solutions, exploring and implementing new concepts and methodologies.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Accountability, flexibility and strong work ethic.
  • Ability to identify and communicate issues proactively
  • Thorough working knowledge of relevant international ISO Standards (13485) and regulations (European medical devices directives) would be advantageous.
  • Understanding of UK & US export regulations with be advantageous
  • Proficiency in use of ERP software (preferably SAP).
  • Knowledge of Lean concepts and applications.

Responsibilities

  • Manages and responsible for the trade compliance and export licences for transportation of goods. Includes interface with regulatory body and managing internal and external audits and self-assessments.
  • Ensures legal compliance and provides import/export administration and control within government rules and regulations, including appropriate licensing for shipments.
  • Drafting timely export licences, technical assistance agreements, and other forms of export licensing requests for submission to regulatory agencies.
  • Support in the assignment of classification of goods in the tares customs tariff in accordance with the general provisions of the harmonised system.
  • Creating and maintaining written procedures and guidelines for export control and customs compliance requirements.
  • Develop and implement strategies to optimise import/export operations. (i.e optimisation of the animal content g-sheet, shipping request form, SAP reports etc.)
  • Interfaces with internal and external customers, foreign order administration, freight forwarders, customs officers and other functional areas to ensure coordination and logistics of export shipments. Also including new product development projects and opportunities.
  • Reviewing and developing company export/import compliance policies, procedures and programs for Roche Dia Cape Town.
  • Works independently within these guidelines and policies, and receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience and provides functional guidance.
  • Maintain effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure that export control is managed effectively and efficiently. The successful candidate will ensure that they hold regular meetings with the operations, research, development and procurement teams to ensure export requirements are in place and met.
  • Communicating and corresponding, as the single point of contact, with the Department of Agriculture SA and hosting periodic Visits. This to support renewal and compliance to export licences.
  • Provide advice to Management regarding changes and updates to Export Control Regulations and detail the business impacts.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Export and Compliance Specialist position?

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience is required for this position.

How much experience is needed for this role?

Candidates should have 2-5 years of proven experience within a Trade Compliance / Export Compliance role.

What are the main responsibilities of the Export and Compliance Specialist?

The main responsibilities include managing export compliance programs, ensuring legal compliance, preparing export documentation, interfacing with regulatory bodies, and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders.

Is knowledge of international regulations important for this position?

Yes, understanding UK & US export regulations is advantageous, along with a thorough working knowledge of international ISO Standards (13485) and relevant regulations.

What skills are preferred for this role?

Preferred skills include proficiency in ERP software (preferably SAP), understanding of Lean concepts, and effective troubleshooting abilities.

Will I have the opportunity to work independently in this role?

Yes, the role requires the ability to work independently within established guidelines and policies.

Does Roche provide opportunities for professional development?

Yes, Roche promotes growth and development, offering a supportive environment for advancing your skills and knowledge.

How does Roche value diversity and inclusion within the company?

Roche fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing that these values are essential to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs and enhancing patient outcomes.

What type of products will I be dealing with in this position?

The Export and Compliance Specialist will manage the exportation of diagnostic products manufactured by Roche Diagnostics.

Is communication with external agencies part of the job?

Yes, the role involves communicating with external customers, regulatory agencies, and customs officers to ensure compliance and facilitate export operations.

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Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Thirty medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry ten years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).