Job Information
HP Inc. Customs Specialist in Spring, Texas
Description -
This role will be responsible for managing import and export Operations in North America with primary focus in the U.S. and Canada. The role requires a solid understanding and application of import regulations (US import regulations are a must). Activities will include, but not be limited to:
Reviewing and identifying Customs compliance issues
Operational escalations
Managing customs brokers, including QBRs and SOPs
Maintaining/publishing trade-related metrics
Establishing and leading relationships with cross-functional partners to embed operational trade compliance concepts and requirements
Proactively identifying value-add opportunities to improve cross-border operational efficiencies, minimize compliance risks, and reduce costs
Serve as trade compliance subject matter expert, including monitoring and communicating pertinent trade-related regulatory changes and, when necessary, ensuring that process updates are made, communicated, and implemented
Providing advice and guidance concerning trade matters to global stakeholders
Coordinating and communicating country and business-specific cross border requirements
Leading and/or representing the team in projects to support trade-related process/practice enhancements
Establishing and deploying best practices and facilitating internal and external training to teams/vendors that directly or indirectly manage activities that impact export and import compliance
Developing, documenting, maintaining, and driving enforcement of policies and procedures regarding trade (including Classification, Country of Origin, Valuation and Recordkeeping)
Performing compliance performance and risk assessments of HP vendors and driving implementation of corrective actions
Establishing vendor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Balance Score Cards (BSCs) relative to trade compliance and import/export performance
Serving as primary point of contact for brokers and forwarders
Mining and analyzing data to enable trade compliance management, including quantification of commercial risk, and other metrics
Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications
5+ years' experience in Customs regulations, clearance, and brokerage preferably in technology environment
Knowledge and understanding of Tariff Classifications and Country of Origin
Strong project management and prioritization skills
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) skills
BA/BS in international business or related fields /MS or MBA preferred
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of import and export operations compliance in the US, including use of special programs, country of origin, HTS, ECCN, customs valuation
Experience in developing and deploying process improvements and best practices across organizational functions with a strong focus on results
Strong presentation, communication, and teamwork skills
Demonstrated experience working with and managing multiple vendors and fundamental understanding of supply chain/logistics
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with SAP a plus
Experience with supply chain security programs such as the CTPAT, OEA, etc.
Experience with Duty Drawback
Self-starter, ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively in a fast-paced, changing environment
Structured problem solving - ability to take a large, complex problem and break it down into components
Facilitation - ability to work with several organizations with differing needs and develop an agreed upon solution to meeting the requirements
Partnership/teamwork - ability to work well with a variety of people and be flexible to take on different roles/responsibilities as projects change
Supervisory skills, including delegation, training, and evaluating performance a plus
Pay & Benefits
The pay range for this role is $65,600 to $101,000 USD annually with additional
opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United
States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related
knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:
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
US benefits overview https://hpbenefits.ce.alight.com/
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this
posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time,
with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.