Customs Compliance Specialist

CITGO Petroleum Corporation; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the refining industry seeks a Compliance Specialist to manage import/export activities and oversee Free Trade Agreements. The role involves ensuring compliance with government regulations and coordinating training programs. Remote work options and various benefits are available.

Benefits

Remote Work options available

Annual Vacation Incentive

Paid Vacation Time

Company-Paid Holidays

Excellent 401(k) Match

Pension Plan

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans

Educational Assistance Plan

Employee Discount Programs

On-site Health Clinic

Qualifications

• 5 years job related experience required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day import and export activities.
• Oversee FTA program for CITGO and PDVMR.
• Coordinate compliance training programs.

Skills

Analytical and critical thinking

Excellent written and verbal communication

Excellent organizational skills

Task and results oriented

Team player

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Right Angle

Job description

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.

At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

Job Summary

Analyze import and export data to establish a reputation as a low-risk importer and exporter. Oversee Free Trade Agreement (FTA) program ensuring due diligence on CITGO and PDVMR issued FTA certificates. Participate in intradepartmental discussions to discuss any new or unique needs of customers while evaluating the compliance risks for the opportunity. Complete various government agency reporting accurately and timely. Remain current on customs regulations, analyze impact of regulations to business activity, and advise business units of changing regulations affecting business decisions. Coordinate compliance training programs for business units.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• SAP experience desired
• Right Angle experience desired
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communicatiion skills
• 5 years job related experience
• Excellent organizational skills
• Task and results oriented
• Team player

Job Duties

1. Manage day-to-day import and export activities to ensure we are fulfilling all the necessary requirements needed to maintain CITGO as a low-risk importer and exporter. Resolve deficiencies with broker and / or business units and proactively implement necessary controls to close any gaps that open CITGO to increased or unnecessary risk. Document and updated written process and procedures, as needed. Coordinate with business units to ensure compliance with customs regulations is followed.

2. Oversee FTA program for CITGO and PDVMR. This includes working with suppliers to obtain FTA certificates and analyzing proper use of FTA on imports as well as preparing and reviewing the accuracy of FTA data prior to submitting to Customs. In addition, identify and recommend other opportunities to eliminate or reduce additional Customs duties and fees. Oversee FTA certificate issuances for CITGO's and PDVMR's customers. This includes analyzing CITGO's exposure, coordinating with the refineries and lubricants to determine FTA eligibility, and ensuring regulatory requirements are fulfilled.

3. Oversee value reconciliation reporting for PDVMR imports and CITGO exports to ensure compliance with government regulations. Coordinate with business units and brokers to prepare post summary corrections and CBP 09 Value reconciliation for submission to CBP.

Job Duties II

4. Coordinate with the different business units to meet new or unique customer requests while ensuring government regulations are followed and risks of fines/penalties towards CITGO are minimized. Analyze, implement, document and updated procedures to ensure gaps are discovered and minimized.

5. Stay abreast of changes to government regulations to minimize the risk of suspension of import and export privileges and/or financial risk. Evaluate this risk by researching our vendors and customers in our different applications. Ensure due diligence with customer and vendor screenings is documented to reflect CITGO's commitment to abide ethically.

6. Prepare and analyze HMF quarterly report data to ensure accuracy and reasonableness and then timely submit information and payment to CBP.

7. Complete other monthly required reporting timely and accurately as requested such as Canadian Energy Regulator reports.

8. Adhere to the Records Management TRIM program to ensure full compliance with government regulations as well as CITGO's Record Management procedures. Coordinate with the RM team to implement any necessary changes that arise.

9. Actively participate and support other Ethics and Compliance areas as requested

Interview Questions

Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.

Here are the incentives we offer:

• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• Options are department and/or location specific
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan
• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)

PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Requisition ID - 1320