The Senior Regulatory Specialist Trade Compliance is responsible for supporting trade compliance programs and activities for Ecolab's global business with a primary focus on EU export/import, cross border trade and free trade regulations.
The objective of this role is to support export/import, goods movement compliance management, including: classification, trade market authorization, auditing, database management, process development / maintenance, training, reporting and metrics. This objective is aligned with Ecolab’s Global Regulatory Affairs mission of supporting business growth while reducing risk of compliance gaps.
How you'll make an impact:
- Provides regulatory trade compliance business support/guidance for EU operations
- Trade master data classifications: Tariff code (annual updates, standardization, coordination with other regions for global compliance harmonization); Controlled items like Drug Precursors, Dual Use goods (ECCN), PIC, Explosive Precursors; Excise goods.
- Support internal questions with respect to tariff codes and other above mentioned trade compliance regulations
- Monitors & responds to EU customs/authority inquiries related to regulatory trade
- New product introduction and maintenance trade reviews
- Coordinate, monitor required export/import registrations/notifications, like: PIC; Drug precursors; Dual Use goods; Explosive Precursors
- Restricted Country reviews and approvals
- Supports denied party screening activities
- Support for internal compliance training programs
- Support development of procedures and system controls to comply with exp/imp and cross border market access regulations
- Manage SAP tickets for regulatory trade compliance data and functionality (submissions, functional specs, testing, approvals)
- Interface with operational groups to gather trade compliance data
- Leading/supporting internal or external assessments/audits
- Monitors and reviews new government regulations and assesses impact on organization as needed.
- Support supervisor in developing strategies to comply with trade regulations
- Manage small to large projects – oversees adequately scoped projects and can provide supervision to other team members
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in chemistry, chemical engineering and or logistics area
- Over 5/10 years professional experience in the Regulatory Affairs area of Trade Compliance, Product Compliance, Customs market access requirements, International logistics for chemical products e,g. biocides, detergents, energy and or equipment
- Familiar/Experienced with trade compliance regulations, requirements, standards, classifications governing import/export, cross border sales in EU
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, additional language(s) are a plus.
- Good project management & problem-solving skills
- Collaborative and able to develop relationships across multiple functions, divisions & cultures
- Must posses a high level of autonomy and be able to succeed with little supervision
- Demonstrated time/self management ability - managing tasks, deadlines, and changing priorities in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge and experience with regulatory trade compliance regulations, classifications and analytical capability to interpret regulations.
- Familiarity with imp/exp, intra EU cross border trade regulations and its registrations like: EU PIC, Drug precursor, Dual Use Goods, Excise Goods, International Incoterms, Union Customs Code, trade agreements, origin, REACH
- Paralegal, Audit or Customs broker training with chemical background
- International Regulatory cross functional and or logistics background
- SAP enterprise software knowledge a plus
- Project management skills
- Experience with automation or process improvement projects and gap analysis assessments.
Knowledge
- Familiar with Chemical Products, DG regulations, HazCom regulations (label/SDS/GHS), product market access requirements (e.g. biocides, detergents, REACH), equipment compliance
- MS Office Suite ; Outlook, Access, Excel, Word, Project, Power Point
- Familiarity with import / export trade classifications, permits, licenses, approvals
What’s In For You:
Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary (Base pay & Variable Plan) and benefits package (private medical care, life insurance, stock purchase, lunch subsidy, sport cards)
Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements with hybrid model of work (approx. 60% from the office and 40% from home)
Matrix Organization: Thrive in our matrix organization, working across Europe with various teams and cultural backgrounds
Collaborative Environment: Strong teamwork and diverse interactions
Development Opportunities: Personalized plans with rapid progression
Versatile Career Paths: Professional growth supported by active committee for different career levels
Supportive Culture: High employee satisfaction and responsive feedback
Learning and Innovation: Continuous learning and technical training incl. subject matter experts’ trainings, soft skills and management trainings and LinkedIn learning
Relocation Support: Assistance for international candidates and candidates living outside of Krakow
Social events such as family events and charity auctions.
Comfortable working environment (library, relaxation area, casual dress code)
Parking space for cars and bikes
About Ecolab:
At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in chemistry, chemical engineering, logistics, or a related area
- More than 5 years of professional experience in regulatory affairs, trade compliance, product compliance, customs market access, or international logistics for chemical products
- Experience with trade compliance regulations, requirements, standards, and classifications governing EU import/export and cross-border sales
- Excellent written and oral English communication skills
- Good project management and problem-solving skills
- Ability to collaborate and develop relationships across functions, divisions, and cultures
- High level of autonomy and ability to work with little supervision
- Demonstrated time and self-management skills in a changing team environment
- Knowledge of EU PIC, drug precursor, dual-use goods, excise goods, Incoterms, Union Customs Code, trade agreements, origin, and REACH
- Paralegal, audit, or customs broker training with a chemical background
- International regulatory, cross-functional, or logistics experience
- SAP enterprise software knowledge
- Experience with automation, process improvement, or gap analysis assessments
- Familiarity with chemical products, dangerous goods, HazCom, labeling, SDS, GHS, biocides, detergents, REACH, and equipment compliance
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Familiarity with import/export classifications, permits, licenses, and approvals
Ecolab Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides strong retirement programs, including a 401(k) with employer matching and a pension, alongside options like an employee stock purchase plan. Offerings such as retiree healthcare benefits and diverse investment choices reinforce long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is broad, with HSA plan options and company contributions, prescription benefits, dental and vision, and virtual care and mental health support. Company-paid wellness programs and income protection (short- and long-term disability, life and accident) further strengthen core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility support, adoption assistance, and paid parental leave, complemented by counseling and resource services. These offerings are positioned as supportive of employee well-being across different life stages.
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What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com, or follow us on twitter.com/ecolab, facebook.com/ecolab or instagram.com/ecolab_inc.
