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    Trade Compliance Specialist

    Location Nänikon, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland Date posted May 26, 2025 Job ID 19116
    Our Opening and Your Responsibilities
    For the global supply chain management within the Trade Compliance area in Nänikon-Greifensee, we are looking for a committed and independent Trade Compliance Specialist 100% (all genders)

    In this role, your responsibilities would include: 
    • You determine the country of origin for manufactured products and accessories, for various sites located in different regions
    • You maintain the country of origin for products, accessories, components and spare parts 
    • Play an active role and provide trade compliance input to effectively implement ESG initiatives
    • You improve Cargo Security programs  
    • You establish accurate TARIFF classifications across a very broad assortment of products, components, materials, and spare parts; and maintain appropriate material master data 
    • Ensure compliance with all customs rules and regulations and execute assigned projects and initiatives 
    • Last but not least you monitor and coordinate shipping activities to ensure compliance with governmental requirements
    What You Need to Succeed
    Following requirements are necessary for this role: 
    • You have a commercial education with good experiences in import/export customs clearances and relevant work experiences at least 3 years in a similar role preferably within an international industrial company
    • Customs-specific further training (logistics specialist, foreign trade specialist or similar training) is an advantage 
    • Very good MS Office (Excel) and SAP user skills are a prerequisite for daily business, experience in SAP MDG is an advantage
    • You like to work independently, with a high degree of personal responsibility, are proactive, flexible as well as well-positioned as well as team-oriented and stand out with good analytical skills and a pronounced quality mindset
    • Furthermore you have fluent communication skills in English and German
    Our Offer to You
    We offer:
    • Flexible working hours (depending on the role), a hybrid work model, and a wide portfolio of training opportunities
    • A 40-hour work week with at least 25 vacation days per year, plus 4 to 7 additional days off between bank holidays
    • Free parking and direct access to public transport
    • Healthy lunches cooked onsite at our own METTLER TOLEDO restaurant, with special prices for employees 
    • A dynamic and innovation-driven corporate culture that promotes teamwork, personal development, and a passion for excellence.
    • A range of additional attractive benefits, including employee discounts at select area businesses
    You can expect challenging, interesting, and varied tasks in an innovative and international environment, with the opportunity to network globally and achieve your career goals.

    Have we raised your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application at our Job portal.

    Please note that we do not accept any application documents via e-mail, only applications submitted on our job platform due to our data protection guidelines. Furthermore, we do currently not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this role.

    If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition Team ta-ch@mt.com.

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    About Mettler Toledo
    METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.
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