Global Customs Lead - International Trade Enablement

ExxonMobil

  • Houston, TX
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 22 days ago
About usAt ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world's largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society's evolving needs. Learn more about and how we can .About HoustonExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company's ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world's top academic, research, and corporate facilities.Learn more about what we do in HoustonWhat role you will play in our teamThis is a once-in-a-career opportunity to lead a bold transformation journey for a company committed to streamlining global value chains under a unified enterprise resource planning environment. You will spearhead the deployment and continuous improvement of SAP's Global Trade System (GTS), standardizing and simplifying global export and import processes across ExxonMobil's international footprint.As the Global Customs Lead, you will interface with business clients worldwide, aligning trade strategies to support operational excellence and regulatory compliance. You will lead the enterprise-wide Customs compliance program, organizing regional teams into a high-performing, globally coordinated function. This role demands a strategic thinker, a practical leader, and a champion of ExxonMobil's values - someone who can turn complex challenges into actionable solutions and inspire others to deliver results.The successful candidate is an experienced organizational leader who delivers outcomes aligned to the needs of the business. You create and sustain a high performing team, champion the corporate and supply chain operating model, identify strategic business needs, and align outcomes to deliver value. You lean into tension points, demonstrating courage of convictions and guiding the organization to take high quality decisions and manage risk through effective collaboration and optimized solutions. You create clarity: turning complex issues into actionable, fit-for-risk plans aligned to business needs. You take strong personal ownership of issues, holding yourself and your team accountable to deliver results. You inspire and motivate others by building and supporting ExxonMobil's culture of excellence aligned to ExxonMobil's values.What you will do
  • Develop and implement high-level plans that align trade activities with the company's business goals and market opportunities.
  • Obtain, manage, and ensure compliance with trade licenses, permits and authorizations
  • Utilize advanced data analytics and Artificial Intelligence tools to interpret complex trade data for strategic decision-making and improve operational efficiency by identifying opportunities for process optimization
  • Ensure accurate and consistent product classification and origin determinations, and improve globally applicable processes and controls for managing customs valuations
  • Optimize effective duty rate and tariff exposure globally by influencing trade flows and effectively managing and optimizing usage of free trade agreements, foreign and free trade zones, bonded storage and movement, drawback claims, and the like
  • Reduce risk and drive volume cost benefit through globally optimized broker and freight forwarder coverage network
  • Develop, sustain, and improve standardized global customs operating procedures, including special customs procedures, that improve efficiency and reduce operational risks
About youSkills and Qualification
  • Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • In-depth knowledge of global Customs regulations and related laws.
  • Proficiency in using compliance management software and tools especially SAP GTS.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • High ethical standards and integrity.
Preferred Qualifications/ Experience
  • Experience in Oil & Gas industry
  • Licensed Customs Broker
  • Experience in a multinational corporation or a global compliance role
  • Work experience in export controls, trade sanctions compliance, or controls/risk management
Your benefitsAn ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life. We offer you:
  • Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
  • Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
  • Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
  • Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
  • Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.
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