Customs Compliance Specialist

National Oilwell Varco; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Oilwell Varco is seeking a U.S. Customs Compliance Specialist to ensure import activities meet CBP regulations. The role emphasizes policy implementation, accurate entry processing, and ongoing monitoring of compliance across departments.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in compliance, knowledge of HTS, valuation, and origin rules, and strong communication skills. ERP and Work Management system experience is preferred, with certification as a plus.

Qualifications

• Understanding of U.S. Customs regulations, HTS classification, valuation, country of origin rules, and FTAs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to convey complex concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Certifications such as Certified Customs Specialist are a plus.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Experience navigating ERP and Work Management systems.

Responsibilities

• Policy & Procedure Implementation across departments to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee timely preparation and submission of customs entries.
• Conduct post-entry reviews and identify improvement areas.
• Manage relationships with customs brokers and service providers.
• Provide training on customs compliance to employees.
• Maintain accurate import documentation, classifications, valuation, and duties.
• Implement procedural changes in response to regulatory policy shifts.
• Collaborate with supply chain, legal, finance, and operations teams.
• Support other duties as assigned by Customs Compliance Manager/Director.

Skills

Communication

HTS classification

Valuation

Country of origin rules

Excel

ERP systems

Work Management systems

Education

Certified Customs Specialist (plus)

Tools

ERP systems

Work Management systems

Job description

Job Requisition: U.S. Customs Compliance Specialist

Position Overview:

We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented U.S. Customs Compliance Specialist with expertise in policy and procedure implementation. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our company's import activities comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations. This role requires an ability to work in a fast-paced environment while possessing an openness to learn and understand new concepts and evolving frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Policy & Procedure Implementation: Implement NOV’s customs compliance policies & procedures across all relevant departments, ensuring adherence to regulations and minimizing the risk of non-compliance.
2. Customs Entry Processing: Oversee the timely and accurate preparation & submission of customs entries, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements.
3. Entry Review & Monitoring: Conduct regular post entry reviews and assessments to evaluate accuracy of our Customs brokers, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
4. Broker Management: Manage relationships with customs brokers and other service providers, ensuring that they meet established performance standards and comply with all contractual obligations.
5. Training and Education: Provide training and education to employees involved in import activities to ensure awareness of customs compliance requirements and promote a culture of compliance throughout the organization.
6. Documentation Management: Oversee the maintenance of accurate and complete customs documentation, including import records, classifications, valuation, and duty calculations.
7. Regulatory Compliance: Implement procedural changes in response to instructions from management regarding regulatory policy shifts.
8. Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including supply chain, legal, finance, and operations teams, to ensure alignment of customs compliance efforts with overall business objectives.
9. Other: Other duties as deemed necessary by the Customs Compliance Manager and/or Director

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of working experience, preferably in a Compliance role.
• Understanding of U.S. Customs regulations, including Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification, valuation, country of origin rules, and free trade agreements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex customs compliance concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Customs Specialist) are a plus.
• Intermediate level Excel
• Experience navigating ERP and Work Management systems.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Must be willing to work flexible hours to accommodate business needs.