Trade Compliance Specialist

Lubrizol Corporation•Deer Park, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Trade Compliance Specialist maintains Lubrizol’s right to operate by ensuring consistent, compliant tariff classifications and participating in tariff-related trade and manufacturing activities that maintain or improve the company’s competitive advantage. The role works with regional trade compliance teams, business leadership, Information Technology, auditors, customs authorities, and other internal and external stakeholders. It reports to the Senior Manager of Trade Compliance and Classification. The position assigns tariff classifications across a range of materials and items, supports classification problem-solving, resolves classification issues, and implements process solutions for major events and changes. It also evaluates classification challenges and free trade agreement rules, supports customs ruling requests, leads external HTS review audits and CBP information requests, and evaluates SAP Global Trade Services issues, controls, and improvements. The role is full-time and primarily onsite, with four days in the office and one day working from home. Locations are Wickliffe or Brecksville, Ohio, or Deer Park, Texas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biology.
At least three years of experience in tariff classification, compliance, or a related field.
Ability to analyze information required for audits and address import/export regulatory challenges.
Ability to identify issues and recommend solutions.
Demonstrated proficiency in accurately and efficiently assigning tariff classifications of all complexities.
Experience implementing low-complexity solutions and responding to internal and external challenges and questions.
Strong knowledge of tariff classification assignments and associated data requirements.
Strong knowledge of global tariff regulations and requirements.
Attention to detail, a holistic mindset, and strong organizational and project management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate information requests to and from business leaders.
Ability to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including timely consultation and change management.
Ability to maintain a customer focus while managing customer questions and challenges.
Ability to prioritize problem-solving with corrective actions and demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

Certified Classification Specialist (CCLS).
Certified Customs Specialist (CCS).
Customs Brokers License.
Potential to manage interns or temporary employees with classification and other trade responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Assign classifications to raw materials, intermediates, complex research samples, and non-chemical items; support other team members with classification questions and problem-solving.
Identify and resolve issues and implement classification process solutions for major events and changes, including mergers and acquisitions, system changes, and partner changes.
Review and interpret new classifications and requirements and implement a course of action for compliance.
Evaluate low-complexity internal and external classification challenges and questions.
Assign chemistry-based free trade agreement rules in low-complexity situations.
Support the lead in authoring customs ruling requests by gathering data, documents, and other necessary information.
Lead external HTS review audits and/or CBP requests for information regarding HTS classifications.
Evaluate complex SAP Global Trade Services system issues and improvements, and lead implementation of new solutions, including new or more complex procured tariff content files and processes associated with classification metrics.
Evaluate and release SAP holds for moderate- or high-complexity system controls.
Assist with implementation and testing of new SAP GTS controls in collaboration with the Global Process Owner, Process Leads, IT, and business managers.