Trade and Compliance Customs specialist

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Trade & Compliance Customs Specialist to manage end‑to‑end customs compliance across our import/export operations. You will own customs documentation, product classification, and continuous monitoring of trade rules, enabling frictionless cross‑border movements and minimizing risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Customs Documentation & Records
  • Prepare, review, and maintain accurate import/export documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, COO, licenses, permits).
  • Ensure complete, audit-ready records retention in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policy.
• Tariff Classification & Origin
  • Classify goods using applicable tariff schedules (e.g., HS/HTS) and determine country of origin per relevant rules.
  • Maintain product classification database and coordinate with Engineering/Procurement for accurate technical specs.
• Valuation & Duty Management
  • Validate valuation methodology, Incoterms, and duty/tax applicability; support duty drawback and preferential trade programs (as applicable).
• Regulatory Monitoring & Governance
  • Track changes to trade regulations, sanctions, embargoes, licensing requirements, and free trade agreements; translate updates into actionable internal guidance.
  • Support policy development, SOPs, and internal controls to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Broker & Stakeholder Coordination
  • Liaise with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government authorities to resolve queries, holds, and compliance issues.
  • Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Legal, and Commercial teams to enable compliant and timely shipments.
• Risk Management & Audits
  • Conduct periodic compliance checks, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Support internal/external audits and respond to regulatory inquiries.
• Training & Continuous Improvement
  • Deliver training on customs requirements to internal teams; champion process improvements and digitalization initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience required:

• Demonstrated experience with HS/HTS classification, origin determination, and customs documentation.
  • Working knowledge of key trade regulations and regimes (e.g., EU customs rules, UK/Ireland requirements, sanctions/export controls).
  • Proficiency with ERP/TMS and broker portals; strong Excel/analytical skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication.
• 3+ years in customs, trade compliance, or international logistics (manufacturer or broker/forwarder environment).

• Regulatory acumen; ability to interpret and operationalize rule changes.
• Data accuracy and documentation excellence.
• Cross-functional collaboration and vendor/broker management.
• Continuous improvement mindset and process orientation.
• Integrity, confidentiality, and risk awareness.

What can Vantive offer to you:

• A stable and secure work environment.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, company pension scheme, and annual bonus scheme.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology.
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance.

Reasonable Accommodation

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