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The Purpose of the Role

The incumbent is expected to be the primary interface between freight forwarders, Government agencies, customs brokers and designated Honeywell affiliates in regard to trade compliance. This person will be responsible for the following key areas: Expert knowledge of, & ability to design programs to comply with laws and regulations related to trade compliance business activity in their region, must be proficient working with, and the requirements of, trade authorities in Saudi Arabia and GCC; must be proficient working with compliance software and SAP; strategic trade programs such as duty exemptions and free trade agreements, customs audits of import and export processes and documentation, license determination, recordkeeping, valuation, and classification of internationally shipped goods.

Responsibilities:

· Design and Implement Honeywell import/export compliance program within the designated segment(s) - activities may include, but are not limited to, creation and implementation of programs to comply with customs regulations across GCC and the surrounding region, valuation reviews, tariff classification, duty and cost avoidance, assist tracking and training of associates on new trade policies Conduct complex customs-related research and analysis, using substantial understanding of customs practices and procedures with minimal input from line managers.

· Deliver savings and cost avoidance for Honeywell by ideating and implementing continuous improvements to trade processes and risk mitigation.

· Manage relationship with customs brokers and freight forwarders. Act as primary business stakeholder and collaborate with Honeywell Commercial on brokerage sourcing initiatives. Leads reviews of Broker performance periodically.

· Develop and implement processes to ensure compliance with FTA programs or other duty/cost avoidance programs including Foreign Trade Zones or other initiatives. Ensure eligibility and record retention requirements are met.

· Communicate new requirements to Honeywell associates via training, newsletters, and SOP creation.

· Customs Audit.

· Delivers holistic compliance auditing annually, in accordance with Honeywell SOP's.

· Identifies and implements corrective action plan resulting from audits or investigations leveraging advanced technical knowledge.

· Utilizes Trade Compliance Software to perform audits of import/export entries, and where software may not be utilized, complete manual audits of import/export requirements, recommending tools where needed.

· Monitor procedures used by other Honeywell manufacturing facilities and vendors to ensure compliance with governmental trade regulations.

· Conduct audits to ensure compliance with import/export documentation retention.

· Other audit activities as assigned by the Trade Compliance Lead.

Qualification:

• Minimum 5-6 years progressive experience in Trade Compliance, or consulting environments
• Specialized, advanced knowledge in trade and customs compliance regulations required for Saudi Arabia - GCC countries.
• Secondary Education preferred. Brokers License or Master’s Degree/ Certificate in Compliance.
• International Trade , Logistics, Customs Work, Law, or International Studies preferred
  Arabic Speaker is required
• Analyze Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
• Resolve and make decisions regarding trade compliance issues and problems that arise in connection with business activities involving Honeywell units.
• 2nd Level review of HTS classification and maintenance of classification database in accordance with Customs procedures as needed.
• Create and execute business procedures, best practices and internal controls necessary to ensure customs compliance to minimize business and legal risk.
• Provide consultations to internal customers on import/export requirements, tariff systems and other customs-related matters to mitigate compliance risks.
• Develops and influences adoptions of policies, identifies need, creates, implements, and updates SOP’s to reflect world class compliance standards
• Serve as problem solver, act as compliance liaison to government authorities for customs issues, may be liable for signature on customs documents
• Identify new procedures/methods to continuously improve and expedite clearance and cost avoidance for import/export shipments

WE VALUE

• Some experience in import/export auditing
• Proactive engagment.
• Ability to use judgement to drive solution
• Able to make decisions using data provided.
• Proficient computer skills

Additional Information

• JOB ID: HRD265179
• Category: Legal
• Relocation Tier: Not Applicable
• Security Clearance:
• Aviation Authority (FAA for US):
• Band: 03
• Referral Bonus: 13000
• Requisition Type: Standard Requisition
• US Citizenship:
• FLSA Statement:
• FLSA CODE: Exempt