Honeywell Senior Trade Compliance 

Kenya, Nairobi County, Nairobi 

538794053

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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.

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.

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.

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

Other audit activities as assigned by the Trade Compliance Lead.

• Minimum 5-6 years progressiveexperience in Trade Compliance, or consulting environments
• Specialized, advanced knowledgein trade and customs compliance regulations required for Saudi Arabia - GCCcountries.
• Secondary Education preferred. Brokers License orMaster’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 classcompliance standards
• Serve as problem solver, act as compliance liaison togovernment authorities for customs issues, may be liable for signature oncustoms documents
• Identify new procedures/methods to continuously improve and expedite clearance and cost avoidance for import/export shipments

• 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

• JOB ID: HRD265179
• Category: Legal
• Location: 3rd Floor, Olaya Tower A,Riyadh,AL RIYADH,11321,Saudi Arabia
• Exempt