Import Compliance Analyst

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT The Client you will be working for is a Fortune 100 Oil and Gas Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the energy sector in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in energy production and one of the biggest companies in the US. LOCATION Houston, TX 77002 COMPENSATION $48-55 per hour full benefits offered TERM 6-month contract with high likelihood of extension or conversion to a full-time employee SCHEDULE 5/40 – Onsite POSITION OVERVIEW – Import Compliance Analyst The Import Compliance Analyst ensures the company follows its policies and procedures related to local Customs and import laws, regulations, and procedures, as well as applicable sanctions laws. As part of Corporate Compliance, this role interprets, communicates, and guides business units on compliance processes across a wide variety of Customs and import transactions, partnering closely with fellow compliance analysts and trade counsel. The analyst serves as the go-to resource for customs procedures, import law requirements, and tariff impacts, identifies issues and escalates them to counsel as needed, and champions customs and import compliance across the business. Compliance requests are not predictable, so this role must adjust quickly to the needs of the supported Business Segments and Assets and may assist colleagues supporting other business units as projects require. There may also be project opportunities to learn other compliance subject areas. RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as the primary point of contact for supported business personnel needing guidance on customs procedures, import law compliance requirements, and tariff impacts Guide and support the business in managing local customs brokers and related customs filings, including Free Trade Agreements, HTS classifications, valuations, duty drawback, customs marking and labeling, country of origin verification, tariff impacts, and documentation Perform Free Trade Agreement product qualification analysis to support certificate issuance for chemical products Assist trade counsel and local in-country counsel in coordinating with customs brokers to review, respond to, and manage all local Customs inquiries, including requests for information, import entry seizures or denials, and customs audit requests Support the company’s Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Security and CTPAT Trade Compliance membership by coordinating with internal compliance colleagues, security, supply chain, and trade counsel Collaborate with Compliance Analysts and Trade Counsel to draft and implement compliance procedures Deliver training and presentations to business unit personnel and leadership as requested Work closely with Compliance Law and promptly escalate any potential, perceived, or actual violations or issues reported by the business Leverage AI tools to drive continuous process improvement QUALIFICATIONS 10+ years of import compliance experience with consumption entries Intermediate to advanced HTS classification skills Intermediate to advanced experience with Temporary Imports and other special import programs Advanced experience with Free Trade Agreement qualification reviews Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, with a proven ability to interpret and apply concepts and controls to business transactions Experience in the energy industry or another multinational or highly regulated industry Experience analyzing data, preparing presentations or reports, coordinating projects, or supporting process improvements Experience using Copilot, AI, or other digital tools responsibly to improve productivity, analysis, or work quality Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain requirements clearly to audiences ranging from staff to senior leadership, legal counsel, and audit teams, and to give management concise status summaries Proven leadership and project management skills; able to influence teams without direct reportin…

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