Classification Analyst

REPORTING LINE

Profiler and Classification Centre (PCC) Supervisor

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides the applicable HS code for subcontracted files, classification requests received from the affiliates and contested classification reported on SGS’ certificates.

o Analyzes received classification cases.

o Advises the relevant affiliate of the applicable HS code and the justification behind this within the required time frame.

o Effects the HS code update, correction or amendment in the system based on the advised applicable HS code, as needed.

• Registers resolved cases in the Classification Database.
• Investigates classification automation issues referred by the affiliates and updates the matched automation trigger, as needed.
• Handles risk management for assigned contracts.

o Validates risk information provided by the affiliates as well as those found in various websites and Publisher reports.

o Defines the key elements necessary for efficient matching.

o Registers validated risk information in the Profiler application.

o Conducts periodic reviews of the registered risk records to determine if the risks are still relevant and updates Profiler accordingly.

PROFILE

• With University degree or minimum 5 years of experience related to the product of his field of expertise.
• Technical work industry experience in automotive, food, textile, pharmaceuticals, electronics, machineries or any other industry.
• Very good understanding and comprehension of the WCO HS General Interpretative Rules.
• In-depth knowledge of ones’ technical and professional skills, and can relate these to HS classification.
• Very good understanding, comprehension and application of the HSEN Sections, Chapters and the Explanatory Notes relating to the products of his specialization.
• Proficient in written and oral communications.
• Computer literate and knowledgeable in MS Office applications.

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