Trade Compliance Specialist

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol were transforming the specialty chemicals market through science sustainability and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team youll be empowered to make a real impacton your career your community and the world around you.

Job Type: Full-time / On-site (4 days in office 1 from home)

Location: Wickliffe/Brecksville OH or Deer Park TX

How Youll Make an Impact

As a Trade Compliance Specialist youll be at the forefront of our innovation driving specialty chemical solutions forward. Youll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility improve wellbeing and enhance modern life.

The Trade Compliance Specialist position is accountable for maintaining our right to operate by ensuring consistent and compliant tariff classifications and engaging in tariff-related trade and manufacturing activities that maintain or improve our competitive advantage. This role works closely with internal and external parties including regional trade compliance business leadership Information Technology auditors and customs authorities. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Trade Compliance and Classification.

In this role you will:

• Assign classifications to raw materials intermediates complex research samples and non-chemical items. Support other team members with questions and problem-solving regarding classification and associated processes.
• Identify and resolve issues and implement classification process solutions for major events and changes (M&A system changes partner changes etc.). Reviews and interprets new classifications and requirements and implements course of action for compliance.
• Evaluate low-complexity internal and external classification challenges and questions.
• Assign chemistry-based free trade agreement rules in low-complexity situations.
• Assist and support the lead on authoring customs ruling requests by gathering data documents and other necessary information.
• Act as lead for external HTS review audits and/or CBP requests for information regarding HTS classifications.
• Evaluate complex SAP Global Trade Services system issues and improvements and lead implementations of new solutions including new or more complex procured tariff content files and processes associated with classification metrics.
• Evaluate and release SAP holds for moderate/high complexity system controls. Assist with the implementation of new SAP GTS controls including testing by working with the Global Process Owner Process Leads IT and business managers.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Bachelors degree in chemistry or biology.
• Able to analyze required information for audits and comfortable addressing import/export regulatory challenges. Ability to identify issues and make recommendations to resolve.
• Demonstrated proficiency in assigning tariff classifications of all complexities accurately and efficiently. Experience implementing low-complexity solutions and responses to internal and external challenges and questions.
• Strong knowledge of tariff classification assignments and associated data requirements attention to detail with a holistic mindset and strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong knowledge of global tariff regulations and requirements.
• At least three (3) years of experience in tariff classification compliance or related field
• Competencies:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to clearly articulate requests for information to and from business leaders.

• Ability to effectively manage relationships with external and internal stakeholders including timely consultation and change management.
• Ability to maintain a customer focus while managing customer questions and challenges.
• Ability to prioritize problem solving with corrective actions and has demonstrated a continuous improvement mindset.
• Has the potential to manage interns or temporary employees with classifications and other trade responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward

• Certified Classification Specialist (CCLS)
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)
• Customs Brokers License

Your Work Environment
At Lubrizol were committed to providing a safe inclusive and empowering environment where you can do your best workwhether in a lab on the production floor or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role your work environment may include:

• Standing walking or operating equipment for extended periods
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being productivity and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401(k) match Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
• Comprehensive medical dental & vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays vacation and parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career and professional growth
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement
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Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. Delivered by You.

We tackle the worlds toughest challenges with science-based solutions deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture dedication to safety and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern worldbrought to life by science and most importantly delivered by you.

Whether youre in the lab on the production floor or in the office youll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly drive results and contribute to solutions that shape a better more sustainable future.

We win because of you. Lets build the future together.

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