Import Compliance Associate

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what's possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world's most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

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Import Compliance Specialist (Houston, TX)

We are looking for an Import Compliance Specialist to support all Air Products business areas importing into the US and Canada. This position manages the import process, including relationships with brokers and compliance with relevant regulations. You will work closely with various stakeholders, ensuring the accuracy of import documentation, compliance with free trade agreements, and smooth processing of transactions.

What's In It for You:

At Air Products, we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matters. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)

• 401k with 100% vested company core and match

• Paid vacation, holidays + sick time

• Paid parental leave (Up to 8 weeks for both parents)

• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit

• Adoption assistance

• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)

• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D

• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage

• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

• Many more supplemental benefits available

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Extensive experience classifying goods under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS and HTSCA)

• Knowledge of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) compliance and other Free Trade Agreements

• Ability to act as a liaison between Air Products business areas, customs brokers, and freight forwarders

• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills

• Experience with SAP ECC and SAP GTS or similar ERP systems

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Preferred but not required:

• Degree in a relevant field

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Manage import transactions into the US and Canada

• Assign classifications to imported goods using HTS classification numbers

• Oversee documentation for all import transactions and audit Customs Entry Summaries

• Manage the return of U.S. and foreign goods from abroad and handle Temporary Import Bonds

• Assist with audits performed by government agencies or internally

• Collaborate with importers on procedures and duty minimization programs

• Recommend proper INCO terms for international shipments

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• 5-8 years of experience with importing and handling international shipments

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

• Experience with SAP ECC and SAP GTS

At Air Products, we value innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Join our team to contribute to meaningful projects in an inclusive environment.

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We are the world's largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visitAbout Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

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