Classification Analyst

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

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.