Sr Trade Compliance Analyst or Import Compliance Officer
Location: Charlotte or Phoenix
Hybrid 3:2 First 90 days in office
As a Senior Trade Compliance Analyst or Import Compliance Officer (ICO) here at Honeywell, you are responsible for maintaining compliance with customs laws and regulations in all countries where Honeywell acts as the Importer of Record.
You will report directly to our Customs Manager, Import Compliance and you’ll work out of our Phoenix or charlotte location on a hybrid work schedule.
In this role, you will impact Honeywell's ability to navigate international trade regulations, maintain compliance, and facilitate the seamless movement of goods across borders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Guidelines and Procedures
+ Develop and maintain site Customs standard operating procedures (SOP)
Guidance and Training
+ Support Import Compliance program development
+ Provide guidance on Other Government Agency requirements
+ Provide training to increase knowledge of Import regulations and enhance compliance
Classification
+ Assignment of tariff codes (HTS, commodity codes) to imported and exported goods. For all classification requests use the Classification request tool
+ Maintain importer database within ERP system and provide regular updates to customs brokers
Import Processes
+ Inform the SBG Customs Manager about any customs audit, requests, and issues
+ Investigate and prepare draft responses to Customs inquiries and notices
+ Support any internal or external customs audit
+ Conduct site audits and work corrective actions accordingly
+ Customs certification – Assist with site readiness for the customs portion of compliance programs like Trusted Trader, Authorized Economic Operator, etc.
Valuation
+ Determining proper Customs valuation
Origin and Marking
+ Determining country of origin and provide origin marking guidance if applicable
Free Trade Agreement Qualification
+ Analyze and determine eligibility for certifications under Free Trade Agreements and Trade Preference Programs for imported goods
+ Assist site with the qualification of exported products for duty preferences under available Free Trade Agreements
Special Customs Regimes
+ Manage and maintain special customs regimes (Bonded Warehouse, Foreign/free Trade Zone, Civil aircraft relief, Temporary Imports, Inward Processing Relief, etc.)
Incoterms
+ Provide guidance on Incoterms requirements
AEO
+ Responsible for the Import related processes delegated to the import team by Integrated Supply Chain (ISC).
Recordkeeping
+ Collect and analyze import document packages in Documentum and other tools to support a recordkeeping program
+ If it is unclear whether the broker provides customs entry packages to Documentum, check with Ondrej and if needed identify the best process to be used
Broker Management
+ Provide instructions to customs brokers regarding Customs clearance of goods
+ Provide and maintain SOPs covering Broker import clearance processes
o Use latest templates stored with the broker management personnel.
o Make sure the broker has a proper billing instruction described in the SOP and Hone
+ Manage local customs broker(s) and monitor their performance through the Broker scorecard
o Make sure monthly import reports are sent to Honeywell. Check with the Intrastat and Productivity team to determine whether the broker provides monthly reports for a particular entity
o If the broker doesn’t provide monthly reports for particular legal entity, check with the broker management specialist on the import center of excellence team what options are available for the particular broker (consolidated country reports, regional or global reports, local reports) and identify the best process to be used
Site Management
+ Act as the trade focal point with sites, vendors, and suppliers for Import matters
+ Make sure all duty saving opportunities are identified and savings strategies are implemented
+ Perform post entry audits and post-importation monitoring consistent with Honeywell trade compliance standards and requirements
+ Address any customs issues generally
YOU MUST HAVE
+ 6+ years of experience in trade compliance, preferably in a multinational company
+ Strong knowledge of import and export regulations, including customs laws, export controls, and sanctions
+ Experience in managing trade compliance programs, including classification, licensing, and compliance audits
WE VALUE
+ Attention to detail and strong organizational skills to ensure accurate and timely compliance
+ Ability to work self-reliantly and in a team, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals • Strong people-oriented and communication skills to build relationships and effectively communicate trade compliance requirements
+ Ability to adapt to changing regulations and requirements, staying updated with industry trends and best practices
ABOUT HONEYWELL
Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world’s most critical demands around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company dedicated to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe.
THE BUSINESS UNIT
The Corporate Strategic Business Group (CORP SBG) at Honeywell is a division focused on corporate-level functions and initiatives that facilitate the overall operations and strategy of the company. It is accountable for overseeing areas such as finance, legal, human resources, communications, and corporate governance, working closely with other business units and SBGs to ensure alignment and coordination across the organization.
The CORP SBG plays a crucial role in the overall strategic direction and management of Honeywell's corporate functions and operations, assisting the company's business objectives. Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, care or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.