Customs Regulatory Advisor
About the role
Location: United States of America, Texas, Houston
Company: Siemens Energy, Inc.
Organization: SE CFO
Business Unit: Taxes & Customs
Full/Part time: Full-time
Experience Level: Professional / Experienced
How you’ll make an impact (Responsibilities)
- Provide expert guidance to business units on U.S. customs regulations, export controls, product classification, rules of origin, and trade compliance requirements to support compliant international operations
- Develop, implement, and maintain internal import/export compliance controls, licensing processes, and operational procedures aligned with U.S. regulatory requirements and Siemens Energy standards
- Conduct internal audits, assessments, and gate reviews related to technical data, foreign travel, shipments, and trade activities to verify compliance effectiveness and identify process improvement opportunities
- Analyze trade compliance metrics, maintain regulatory records, and support investigations and resolution of complex compliance issues in partnership with legal and regulatory stakeholders
- Build and maintain strong relationships with government regulatory agencies while supporting cross-functional alignment with supply chain, logistics, procurement, engineering, operations, and legal teams
- Develop and deliver trade compliance training programs while coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals and serving as a subject matter expert within the organization
Export Control Requirement
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
What you bring (Requirements)
- Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Law, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in international trade compliance, customs regulations, export controls, and import/export operations within a corporate or industrial environment
- Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) certification required
- Strong knowledge of U.S. customs regulations, export controls, rules of origin, product classification, trade agreements, and regulatory compliance requirements
- Demonstrated experience managing compliance programs, conducting internal audits, implementing internal controls, and driving process improvements within trade compliance operations
- Strong Data analytical, risk assessment, and investigation skills with the ability to independently resolve complex compliance challenges and provide practical business guidance
- Excellent collaboration, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively across legal, supply chain, logistics, engineering, procurement, and operational teams
Rewards
- Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
- Company paid Health and wellness benefits
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- 401K savings plan with company match
- Family building benefits
- Parental leave
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.