EMEA Trade Compliance Specialist/IPR Coordinator (m/f/*)

Thank you for your interest in working for our Company. Recruiting the right talent is crucial to our goals. On April 1, 2024, 3M Healthcare underwent a corporate spin-off leading to the creation of a new company named Solventum. We are still in the process of updating our Careers Page and applicant documents, which currently have 3M branding. Please bear with us. In the interim, our Privacy Policy here: continues to apply to any personal information you submit, and the 3M-branded positions listed on our Careers Page are for Solventum positions. As it was with 3M, at Solventum all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job Description: 3M Health Care is now Solventum At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below. As an EMEA Trade Compliance Specialist/IPR Coordinator (m/f/*), you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Coordinating, overseeing, and executing the Trade Compliance program, Inward Processing Relief (IPR) program for KCI Manufacturing Unlimited Company, Ireland and other similar Trade Compliance programs, activities, and responsibilities in EMEA managed by the EMEA Trade Compliance Control Tower.
• Leading, optimizing, managing and coordination of the IPR program according to current customs law and regulatory requirements. This includes also common customs audits.
• Local contact requiring good communication skills both written and oral with internal and external customers including customs authorities.
• Functional responsibilities include, but not limited to e.g. Broker Management, Export Control, Customs Management, duty management & AEO certification.
• Reporting to EMEA Trade Compliance Control Tower Lead and being part of the Global Trade Compliance team whereby you will support Trade Compliance colleagues in EMEA!
• Reporting dotted line to KCI Trade Compliance Organization for KCI IPR, Ireland.
• Collaborates with EMEA & Global Trade Compliance colleagues to execute the TC strategy and program to minimize the risk for the cooperation, enhance service and optimizes costs savings.
• Drive improvement in compliance and business efficiency performance. Define, maintain, and communicate key compliance and efficiency performance indicators (KPIs) as well as SOP’s, ICP and training material.
• Assist EMEA Trade Compliance control tower lead to assess country compliance and capabilities. Identify gaps and propose solutions to address gaps. Highlight and recognize best practices and develop strategies to expand their use. 
• Drive improvement through process optimization and project management.

Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• For IPR Ireland: In depth experience working in Import-Export Compliance and specifically in filing IPR submissions to Irish Tax & Revenue or other EU-countries with a minimum of 2-3 years.
• Bachelor´s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• In depth Trade Compliance (three years) experience in a private, government or military environment.
• Knowledge of regional trade regulations in various EMEA countries. Interested to keep learning and growing responsibilities.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Ability to work in large, complex, multination organizations.
• ERP Oracle experience
• SAP GTS experience
• Experience with complex principal business models & supply chains!
• Hands on person experienced with processes and communication.
• Good analytical and communication skills.
• Excellent skills in Excel, Business Objects, and other software for data analysis
• Self-organized; able to work quickly and accurately with minimum supervision.
• Able to work under strict deadlines.

Work Type: Hybrid Work location (3 Options):  1.) On-Site - Athlone, Ireland 2.) On-Site - Loughborough, UK 3.) Remote Travel: May include up to 5% Domestic Travel Relocation Assistance: No relocation Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). Supporting Your Well-being   Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.  Diversity & Inclusion (*) We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation , age, civil status, disability, family status, or membership of the travelling community. Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process. Applicants must remain alert to fraudulent job postings and recruitment schemes that falsely claim to represent Solventum and seek to exploit job seekers. Please note that all email communications from Solventum regarding job opportunities with the company will be from an email with a domain of @solventum.com . Be wary of unsolicited emails or messages regarding Solventum job opportunities from emails with other email domains. Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly. Solventum Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at Solventum are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms. Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.