Sr. Analyst, Trade Compliance

2 months ago

Houston, Texas, United States SABIC - Saudi Basic Industries Corp. Full time

Sr. Analyst, Trade Compliance



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International Logistics



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Houston



Chemistry that MattersTM

A career at SABIC provides you with an opportunity to leave a lasting positive impact to the world and yourself. From excellent health and well-being benefits to our comprehensive learning programs. We offer a wide range of benefits and offerings that recognize that our people have unique motivations and ambitions. It's all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. Let's explore what matters

As one of the world's largest diversified chemical companies, we activate the power of human capital to address society's future challenges. Through partnerships, we enable life-saving medical innovations and help fight world hunger. We are driving the circular economy for the benefit of communities and our planet through sustainability initiatives, such as our TRUCIRCLETM portfolio. Our success is built upon the collective excellence of our 32,000 employees in 50+ countries. Our values – Inspire, Engage, Create, and Deliver – are the foundation of our success. To learn more about these and how we strive to Be the Impact, click here.

Our purpose is "Chemistry that Matters". This is what drives us to do what we do. "Chemistry" goes beyond applying science and technology to enhance the supply of essential materials to the world. It is how we work, to build long-lasting relationships of trust. "What Matters" is making a meaningful impact for the world – through the customers and communities we collaborate with, so that we succeed and grow together.

It is all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. We are mindful about the importance of the team we are building and how our team members impact to our culture. We believe that good ideas come from anywhere, being inclusive to diverse perspectives is stimulating, encourages innovation and is critical to our mission. Let us explore this together

For an overview of our benefits here at SABIC, please visit:

Job Summary

SABIC has legal liability to US Customs and Border Protection and other agencies for compliance with regulations relating to US imports. 3rd parties perform many critical roles in SABIC's import processes, but internal central ownership and understanding is critical to keep SABIC trade compliant. All business units share regulatory requirements, so central ownership of related processes is critical to efficient and compliant ownership of US export and import processes.

How You Can Be the Impact

  • Identify, recommend and implement compliant trade processes that effectively serve the business unit strategies while minimizing cost and regulatory risk. SABIC's international transactions should comply with all customs & other agencies that govern import and exports for the US, Mexico & Canada. Lead process development for operations or projects as a Subject Matter Expert with internal SABIC functions like Supply-Chain, Legal, Finance, IT and others, as needed to ensure set up and execution of compliant transactions.
  • Maintain regular oversight of imports and exports to/from US, Canada and Mexico, free trade, drawback, reconciliation, and other customs-related and trade activities
    • Manage duty preferential FTA programs (ex. USMCA)
    • Manage foreign trade permits, import licenses, import regulatory requirements, through the Unique Foreign Trade Portal in Mexico
    • Oversee the IMMEX program and VAT Certification in Mexico
    • Manage CARM- SABIC Canada CBSA payment processing
    • Accurately classify products and determine free trade eligibility for imports and exports in accordance with the global HS and US HTSUS, as needed
    • Use Customs Portal to submit chemical specific quarterly reports
  • Ensure timely and accurate documentation filing and document retention in accordance with regulations both virtually and physically
  • Develop regular communications, internal controls manual, standard operating procedures (SOP's), and develop and deliver training for Supply-Chain, Business Unit and Sales in particular, to ensure awareness of changing regulations and processes to effectively and legally conduct cross border transactions. Act as a Power User to ensure compliant access for Trade Process authorizations.
  • Direct 3rd Party Customs Brokers that manage imports and exports to US, Mexico & Canada. Ensure annual contract management, establish and monitor KPIs, ensure timely and accurate payments. Audit Customs Broker fees and freight forwarding payment, issue PR, PO and SES in SAP and request approval to management.

What Matters to SABIC

  • Bachelor's degree, in business, supply chain/logistics, industrial engineering, international trade, or economics
  • 5+ years of supply chain, logistics or trade operations experience in a global business, or freight forwarder
  • Import & Export Certifications and Licenses (desired)
  • Experience maintaining and operating SAP GTS (Desired)
  • Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), Certified Export Specialist (CES), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), and / or relevant International Trade Certification (CUSECO, USICO, CITM, IATA etc.) desired.
  • Knowledge of the U.S, Canada, and Mexico, Import & Export Regulations
  • Prior experience with C-TPAT (desired)
  • Knowledge of trade documentation, classification of goods and technology, valuation, country of origin, duty preference programs, denied party screening and boycott or sanctioned country restrictions, Incoterms etc.

Eligibility Requirements

  • You must submit your application for employment online to be considered. Please submit your resume using the "Apply Now/Apply" option on this page.
  • You must be 18 years or older
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work for SABIC in the United States on a full-time basis.

Work Availability

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work (e.g. Monday – Friday) during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.

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