US Customs Compliance Specialist

Overview of Position:

The corporate Customs team is responsible for (i) assessing, monitoring, proactively mitigating and reporting on Siemens’ Customs and Border Protection (CBP) risks, and (ii) establishing and implementing the strategy across US business units.

This position on the US Customs team is integral to the success of the Siemens Customs compliance program. This individual is responsible for providing customs regulatory guidance and internal requirements, in an optimal and efficient manner, to the operational business. They must be able to balance tactical and strategic objectives, effectively communicate with Customs team members and help Siemens US meet its obligations under the Siemens Internal Control Program, including providing advice, consulting, training, and strategic guidance.

The position reports to the Head of US Customs Governance.

Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation and communication of standards on U.S Import Compliance in accordance with:
  • Government regulations; and
  • Siemens Internal Control Program requirements
  
  
• Conduct various post-entry audit activities
  • Identify corrective actions based on results
  • Evaluate and drive new processes
  • Compile documentation to support post entry corrections
  
  
• Analyze Customs metrics, statistical reporting, and legislative updates to determine business impact and present content to key business stakeholders
  • Data compilation and analysis
  • Evaluate and identify risk along with business impact
  • Trade Remedy analysis
  • Monitor various trade related news and internally communicate as required
  
  
• Serve as the subject matter expert in HTS Classification when needed.
  • Oversee the accurate and timely review on the classification of products according to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
  • Monitor the entry impacts to product HTS changes
  • Support the preparation of Customs ruling requests
  
  
• Serve as the subject matter expert for Free Trade Agreements
  • Advise on Rules of Origin
  
  
• Identify, create and provide training on Customs related topics
• Support external, internal audits, M&A and Divestiture activities
• Collaborate with peers, managers, Customs Operations team functional leaders, and global counterparts to support optimized processes

Required knowledge, skills, education and experience:

• BA/BS Degree or equivalent of education and experience in related field
• Minimum of 5-8 years of related or similar experience
• Project skills; including analytics, effective prioritization, implementation strategies, metric measurement and continuous monitoring expectations and deliverables
• Robust knowledge of international trade regulations and effect on business processes
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred knowledge, skills, education and experience:

• Licensed Customs Broker
• Process and power applications, (e.g., Power Automate, Alteryx, and Mendix)
• Microsoft Teams workspace for real-time collaboration and communication, meetings, file and app sharing
• Comfortable with using AI tools to save time on everyday tasks (e.g., Microsoft 365 Copilot) Experience working with, or for, a law firm, accounting firm, or customs broker in International Trade Compliance
• Presentation and articulation skills when addressing an audience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate, negotiate, influence and implement change within the business
• Ability to work and influence remotely and across country lines
• Ability to work independently

You’ll benefit from:

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
• The pay range for this position is $80,150-$137,400 and the annual incentive target will be 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

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About Siemens:

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