Import / Export Compliance Specialist

HP • Spring, TX

78d • $59,200 - $87,650

About The Position

The Import / Export Compliance Specialist will be responsible for ensuring compliance with US Import/Export regulations. This includes understanding various compliance regulations such as country of origin, preferential trade agreements, HTS classifications, valuation, duty drawback, and other trade program eligibility. The specialist will strategize, plan, and execute trade compliance topics, identify process improvement opportunities, and drive activities to integrate trade controls into functional work streams. Additionally, the role involves supporting internal and external audit commitments and ensuring a favorable regulatory framework with government authorities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working in and establishing import/export compliance systems with international responsibilities.
• Expert understanding of U.S. trade regulations and government systems (ACE/AES/ITACS, etc.).
• Strong understanding of NA Customs Import & Export Compliance regimes.
• Good relationships with US customs authorities and industry associations.
• Preferred Licensed Customs Broker.
• Experience with FTZ, Bonded Warehouse, First Sale and Duty Drawback programs.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred analytical and data modeling skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong business acumen and technical knowledge within area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of US Import/Export compliance regulations.
• Ability to independently strategize, plan and execute on trade compliance related topics.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, develop recommendations, and execute on recommendations.
• Drive activities that ensure the integration of trade controls into functional work streams.
• Support internal and external audit commitments including assessments, requests for information, process enhancements, and corrective actions.
• Participate in ensuring the regulatory framework for HP is favorable with government authorities.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term/short term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
• 11 paid holidays
• Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees