Global Trade Compliance Analyst

About the role

This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in our The Woodlands, Texas office, with flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and lead global trade compliance, control regulations, operations data and assess impact on company products to assure compliance in applicable regions where we do business, with a focus on North America.
• Aid Global Supply Chain to ensure highly efficient, effective, and compliant End to End processes for USMCA trade, Duty Drawback and FTA processes and certifications.
• Coordinate with appropriate internal and external stakeholders to ensure that Nexeo Plastics’ export and import objectives adhere to applicable laws and company policies.
• Daily USMCA tasks:
  • TSCA certificate creation as needed
  • ISF filing reports and compliance audit (import shipments)
  • AES, CARM filing reports and compliance audits
  • K-84 Canadian taxes review and payments, as applicable
  • Certificate of Origin requests and monitoring, including HS Codes accuracy
  • USMCA/FTA request and issue creation as needed
  • End User reviews, screens, and legal diligence (sanctions review)
• Provide guidance on impact of tariff regulations and monitor and communicate changes to relevant stakeholders
• Answer inquiries regarding CTPAT and other similar certifications
• Provide guidance on Duty Drawback processes
• Conduct monthly FTA audit
• Periodically review Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Trade Compliance purposes
• Create and provide training on global trade compliance matters and applicable regulations to internal stakeholders
• Subject matter expert on Free Trade Zones and Free Trade Agreements in the North and South America region (e.g., IMMEX, USFTZ, others)
• Request and prepare annual letters to manufacturing companies for FTA/COO inquiries as needed
• Provide Global Trade notifications to all Nexeo Plastics Teams as needed
• Create, maintain, and update Nexeo Plastics’ Global Trade documentation and training
• Provide regional support for the movement of cargo from both export and import sides of transactions
• Interface with suppliers, 3PL’s, customs brokers, and customers and audit relevant import/export data to support cross-functional teams
• Provide support and assistance to global business units as required for emergency shipments, global trade questions, supplier documents and/or other information
• Act as liaison on companywide projects related to compliance initiatives
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to strengthen compliance program and implement solutions with support from internal stakeholders
• Work closely with Customer Service, Sales, Logistics and Procurement Teams and assist/advise on export/import compliance
• Conduct SAP Export/Import database accuracy audits to ensure recordkeeping requirements are met
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or logistics
• 5 to 7 years of International Trade Compliance experience
• 3 years of Drawback and FTA knowledge
• Knowledge of USMCA, FTA/FTZ trade and freight forwarding concepts (e.g., Incoterms, bill of lading, custom forms)
• Extensive understanding of U.S. export and import regulations
• Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office
• Ability to communicate with all levels of company management