ROLE OVERVIEW
The Product Compliance Specialist will be responsible to help meet the ultimate goals of supporting increasing volumes and providing amazing client experience by researching new products being shipped
by clients, sourcing documents, or assisting with database management projects. You will be expected to provide a support function on day-to-day shipments, supporting the Service Team by providing accurate Product and Compliance data.

The Product Compliance Specialist will be responsible for:
• Researching and obtaining an understanding of customs compliance requirements for products shipped by our clients for the export, import and transportation.
• Working on product research for new signed clients.
• Working with the Operations and Service team in order to apply compliance requirements to live shipments.
• Responsible for keeping our Product Compliance data-base up to date.
• Calculation and review of forecast duties and taxes
• Become an expert in the import and export compliance requirements of specific regions
• Managing supplier relationships across our global network
• Checking supplier compliance capabilities and costings

SKILL SET AND DESIRED COMPETENCIES
• Excellent knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Applications (i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Excellent use of the English language, both written and verbal
• Maintain effective daily communication with relevant team members
• Maintain relationships with various internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to coordinate large high-value projects and keep track of and successfully manage all elements on each high-value project
• Analytical, research-driven and ability to solve problems head-on
• Independent-thinker and resourceful
• Energetic, enthusiastic and personable
• General business acumen

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• LLB, BCom Law or similar
• Honours Degree advantageous
• Work experience advantageous
• Strong academic track record required