Linde Engineering North America LLC
Senior Trade Compliance Specialist
The Woodlands, TX, United States | req25101
What you will enjoy doing*

• In this role, you will be managing Import/Export Operations: Overseeing day-to-day import/export activities, including HTSUS classification of goods (ADD/CVD analysis), Schedule B and ECCN analysis for exports, documentation, and interactions with customs brokers and other stakeholders
• You will also be staying up-to-date on regulations: Monitoring changes to US and international trade laws and regulations and communicating those changes to relevant teams
• Duty optimization and preferential trade agreements are part of your role: Identifying opportunities to minimize duties and taxes using trade agreements and other legal mechanisms throughout Linde's global supply chain
• Further, you will be resolving compliance issues: Investigating and resolving any identified compliance topics, including potential penalties or audits
• You will be conducting audits and assessments: Regularly reviewing import and export processes to identify potential risks and ensure adherence to regulations
• Managing relationships with regulatory agencies: Interacting with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other relevant agencies on trade compliance matters is part of your role
• Additionally, you will handle day-to-day functions of the trade compliance department and other duties as assigned

What makes you great

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., business, international trade, supply chain management) or equivalent experience is required for this role
• You have experience in performing complex HTSUS classification and ADD-CVD analysis for the Oil & Gas Engineering Industry preferred
• You also have knowledge of using online resources of CBP for classification and ADD-CVD analysis, as it is required for this role
• You have 3-5 years' experience in international trade either as importer/shipper or in a freight forwarder/customs brokerage environment
• Understanding of the HTS and its application to product classification and ability to assess the risk of anti-dumping and countervailing duty liability is ESSENTIAL to this role
• You also have a deep understanding of US import regulations, including classification, valuation, and entry procedures
• Experience with EAR, which governs the export of dual-use items
• Further, strong understanding of cross-border operations, global trade regulations (e.g., EAR, Customs, FTA, sanctions) is important for this role
• Familiarity with the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations, which restrict trade with certain countries and individuals
• You have experience with import/export operations and relevant regulations
• Effective computer skills; Microsoft Office Software and other company and discipline specific software applications
• Additionally, you have proven communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the company

Why you will love working with us
Linde Engineering Americas (LEA) is a member of the Linde Engineering Division of Linde plc. LEA is a single-source technology, engineering, procurement and construction firm focused on providing innovative solutions to customers. Areas of expertise include hydrogen solutions, air separation, carbon capture, adsorption, gas processing, deep cryogenics, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and fired process equipment.

In this role you must learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions.
What we offer you!
At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you're looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a wide range of medical options to suit everyone's needs. Other benefits include; educational and professional development, employee discount program, 401K, pension plan, and life insurance, just to name a few.
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We are looking forward to receiving your complete application.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.

#LI-SW1In this role, you will be managing Import/Export Operations: Overseeing day-to-day import/export activities, including HTSUS classification of goods (ADD/CVD analysis), Schedule B and ECCN analysis for exports, documentation, and interactions with customs brokers and other stakeholdersYou will also be staying up-to-date on regulations: Monitoring changes to US and international trade laws and regulations and communicating those changes to relevant teamsDuty optimization and preferential trade agreements are part of your role: Identifying opportunities to minimize duties and taxes using trade agreements and other legal mechanisms throughout Linde's global supply chainFurther, you will be resolving compliance issues: Investigating and resolving any identified compliance topics, including potential penalties or auditsYou will be conducting audits and assessments: Regularly reviewing import and export processes to identify potential risks and ensure adherence to regulationsManaging relationships with regulatory agencies: Interacting with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other relevant agencies on trade compliance matters is part of your roleAdditionally, you will handle day-to-day functions of the trade compliance department and other duties as assigned