Senior Trade Compliance Strategy Advisor

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• ExxonMobil is looking for an experienced Trade Compliance Advisor to become part of the Leadership Team and help drive the transformation of our compliance program and organizational design to enable the successful adoption of SAP GTS.
• Senior Trade Compliance Advisor is responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of the strategic trade compliance roadmap, working alongside the Global Trade Compliance Leadership Team and ExxonMobil's business units and enabling functions.
• In partnership with the Global Trade Compliance Manager identify and drive transformational initiatives (people, process, technology) in the areas of import / export classification, valuation, customs compliance and preferential trade, utilizing industry best practices.
• Identify and operationalize value generation opportunities via FTAs, FTZs, duty drawback and other regional trade programs

• Design future state processes based on industry best practices, organizational footprint, risk and the utilization of SAP GTS as enabling technology
• Align organizational structure and define roles & responsibilities to enable efficient, fit-for-risk execution of future processes
• Identify additional enabling technology requirements to achieve desired outcomes and optimize automation vs. manual execution
• Provide oversight for overall project management of executing the strategic roadmap
• Redesign key performance indicators and define underlying data & analytics requirements
• Analyze global trade data and identify additional opportunities for value generation and savings via utilization of trade programs, FTAs, FTZs, duty drawback, etc.
• Work alongside Global Trade Compliance Leadership Team to provide oversight and governance of strategic activities
• Act as focal point for SAP GTS project team to advise on implementation impacts and industry best practices

Skills and Qualifications

• Master's degree or similar education.
• 8-10 years' experience in Trade Compliance Leadership, including working level knowledge of SAP GTS
• Proven experience with Trade Compliance process development and implementation, preferably in Oil & Gas industry
• Demonstrated expertise in the areas of Classification (HTS & ECCN), Country of Origin, Valuation, Customs Declarations (U.S. & Global) and Preferential Trade
• Excellent business and subject matter knowledge related to customs compliance, regulations, and applicable laws globally
• At least 5 years of experience with preferential trade (FTAs, FTZs, duty drawback). Oil & Gas experience is and advantage
• Experience in Trade Compliance process integration across Supply Chain, Logistics, Materials Management and Procurement
• Proven ability to drive transformation and process improvements
• Experience with Customs Broker and Freight Forwarder engagement, including oversight and Key Performance Indicators
  
  

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Customs Broker license is an advantage
• Recognized expertise in Customs Regulations, Import / Export Operations, Free Trade Agreements
• Proven experience in project management
• Ability to manage complexity with speed and efficiency
• Demonstrated professional leadership, with a strong sense of ownership for deliverables and strategic thinking
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to interact with all levels and management, team player
• Ability to work with people in a culturally diverse environment and matrix organization

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• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as "Flex your Day", providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

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