Customs Operations Specialist

SE U.S. Customs Operations Specialist A Snapshot of Your Day

The Siemens Energy (SE) Customs team supports SE businesses in all customs related matters, ensuring full compliance with applicable customs regulations and internal requirements in an optimal and efficient manner. The SE U.S. Customs Operations Specialist will facilitate transactional support for U.S. imports and exports.

This role reports to Head of Customs Operations and will be based in Orlando, FL;
Charlotte, NC;
Houston, TX; or may be considered at a remote location.

• Manage day‑to‑day import and export activity, e.g., review of customs documents and broker instructions. Analyze and aggregate causes of customs clearance issues and delays to drive improvement actions with partners and staff.
• Work with U.S. custom brokers, internal and external customers on all matters pertaining to customs and import and export activities. Support with cross‑functional projects related to trade transactions and implementation of regulatory customs requirements for all SE U.S. businesses and its affiliates.
• Develop strong partnerships with SE U.S. business areas, communicating across the organization regarding transactional operational import and export activities. Drive financial optimization through compliant use of special U.S. customs programs such as Temporary Import Bonds (TIB), Chapter 98 and Carnets.
• Prepare and submit clearance instructions to customs brokers while ensuring full compliance with U.S. import and internal requirements.
• Work with various importing requirements such as FDA, EPA, AD/CVD, Section 201, 301, 232, quotas and Free Trade Agreements.
• Ensure full compliance for export transactions, including review of export documentation, filing of Electronic Export Information and record retention.

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

• 2+ years of extensive experience in customs/international trade compliance. Bachelor’s or Associate Degree or High School Diploma and relevant years of experience. U.S. Customs Broker License is a plus.
• Global Trade Management technology/ERP experience such as: SAP (GTS or GTM) or other global trade management software.
• Excellent knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, U.S. Tariff Classification, General Rules of Interpretation and customs brokerage activities.

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company‑paid Health and wellness benefits
• Target Incentive
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siemens Energy is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other federal, state or local laws.