Import - Export Specialist

Sugar Land - United States

The Import - Export Specialist is responsible for providing import/export process efficiency. The Import - Export Specialist works with logistics services providers to ensure that the movement of goods in and out is done in compliance with customs regulations while aiming to improve on-time delivery of goods to Product Lines.

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Analyze import and export documentation for incoming and outgoing shipments and ensure accuracy of documentation and verify compliance standard.
• Update import and export systems as needed or locally defined in the assigned country, including data and document storage where necessary.
• Analyze customs duty exemptions and free trade agreements to reduce cost of imports and exports.
• Be responsible and accountable for performance factors related to service level agreements in the country.
• Manage daily customs broker operations and ensure performance is monitored, targeting lead time and cost reductions.
• Liaise with customs and local authorities for daily operational issues.
• Be responsible and accountable for ensuring all import and export duty tariff codes are correctly applied to incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Comply with customs requirements and manage customs duty costs to a minimal exposure; regularly conduct regulatory self-audits for compliance to the latest customs regulations; keep customs documents in proper filing, maintenance and retention systems.
• Manage daily customs and trade compliance issues and reports as per compliance standard.
• Act as a customs knowledge holder for local organizations in the country.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 3 yrs. of working experience in a Trade Compliance or International Logistics role. Oil & Gas industry is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Trade compliance: HTS knowledge (certification is a plus); experience with import/ export operations and the government agencies that regulate US Import/ export transactions
• Computer skills: knowledge of ERP systems, SAP is a plus. Proficient use of Microsoft office. Data Analytics is a plus
• Communicates effectively both verbally and writing. Customer service approach
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, team environment
• Leadership skills- resolving issues and establishing process improvements
• Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in the US, without sponsorship

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, or other characteristics protected by law. We are an “Equal Opportunity Employer".  For more information regarding your rights, refer to the latest version of the "EEO is the Law" poster, the "EEO is the Law-Supplement" poster, and the "Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision" located here: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact accommodationhotline@slb.com to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

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