International Import Specialist

International Import Specialist

At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.  

We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you? 

In your future role as an International Import Specialist, you will

The Import Logistics Specialist Role will provide import and customs support to all Businesses and Functions that import to North America.

The role is responsible for the trade-related requirements associated with the import of products and in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures provided by Nouryon Trade Compliance. The Import Specialist will perform duties related to import documentation review, entry filing for Customs release, and coordination to ensure timely delivery. This includes, but is not limited to, programs relating to import declarations, classification, documentation, valuation, country of origin assessment, Customs entry audits, TMS management, and final leg deliveries. 

The Import Specialist Role will be a partner in executing the trade compliance program, including the maintenance of company procedures and providing information for Trade Compliance reporting and tracking purposes. 

• Monitor Customs compliance and import activities within the designated area.
• Maintain SAP import invoice data and track changes related to Customs declarations or new statistical HTS numbers.
• Ensure correct valuation based on goods cost at the border and proper use of incoterms.
• Manage and track temporary imports for accurate Customs declarations.
• Collaborate with business to maintain accurate certificates of origin.
• Track and report Free Trade Agreement usage and savings to the Trade Compliance Team.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and policy changes through daily monitoring and guidance from Nouryon Trade Compliance.
• Provide daily import guidance to business units and service providers, including brokers and transport companies.
• Coordinate communications and approvals for timely import clearance per incoterms.
• Manage import declarations and Customs approvals with Customs Broker.
• Prepare necessary Partner Government Agency documents for import activities.
• Audit and assess importer compliance with Customs regulations.
• Coordinate and manage product and equipment return processes.
• Monitor shipment schedules and track shipments to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain accurate records of all import transactions and related documentation.
• Analyze and improve import processes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Prepare and present reports on import activities, costs, and performance metrics.

We believe you bring

• 2 -7+ years import experience with emphasis on Import Customs regulations:
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience will be considered.
• Experience with customs clearance and other customs formalities;
• Experience with certificates of origin for both non-preferential treatment and preferential treatment under one or more Free Trade Agreements;
• Knowledge of import Government Agency processes;
• Experience managing the import process
• Ability to identify compliance-related risk and make recommendations for mitigating risk;
• Experience working with trade compliance tools and processes;
• Strong collaborative skills
• Knowledge on Dangerous Goods Handling
• Strong understanding of import (HTS) classifications.

Good to know
 

This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to Sonia D’Souza, who is located in Houston, TX - USA.

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/  

We look forward to receiving your application! 

We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.  
 

We encourage you as a valued Nouryon employee to share talents from your network to help us to bring in new Changemakers through our new Employee Referral Program! Bringing in new, skilled people with a great mindset is beneficial for both you and Nouryon. All info you need to make a referral is here. Join us in growing Nouryon!  

About Nouryon

We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today. 

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment. 

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Contact

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or your application or need assistance, please contact: katie.kilroy@nouryon.com

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