Trade Compliance Manager

About Us

At Technip Energies, we believe in a better tomorrow and we believe we can make tomorrow better.  With approximately 15,000 talented women and men, we are a global and leading engineering and technology company, with a clear vision to accelerate the energy transition.  Designing and delivering added value energy solutions is what we do. 

If you share our determination to drive the transition to a low-carbon future, then this could be the job for you.  We are currently seeking a Trade Compliance Manager to join our team based in Houston, TX.

About the Job

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain local trade compliance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current rules and regulations.


• Act as focal point and SME within T.EN T&L team to advise on industry best practices in respect to trade compliance and customs related matters.


• Align within the T&L organizational structure and help develop the future trade compliance team, it roles & responsibilities and to grow and enhance trade compliance function within the organization.


• Manage tariff classifications and export control classifications of equipment and materials to ensure proper classification for imports and exports and accurate reporting and compliance.


• Identify and operationalize value generation opportunities via FTAs, FTZs, duty drawback and other regional trade programs.


• Raise awareness and educate employees and business partners on classification processes and compliance with import and export requirements.


• Acts as the primary contact with US Customs and Border Protection and other government agencies both US and foreign on all significant international trade related matters.


• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, brokers, and internal stakeholders involved in import and export transactions.


• Ensure continuous improvement through audits and assessments to identify potential compliance issues and implement corrective actions.


• Drive transformational initiatives (people, process, technology) in the areas of import / export classification, valuation, customs compliance and preferential trade, utilizing industry best practices.


• Identify and implement automated technology tools that support customs reporting requirements and the development of internal customs related databases.

Main Accountabilities:

• Support various project teams and departments on trade compliance and customs related issues (e.g., HTS classifications, rulings, establishment and maintenance of project FTZ’s etc.)


• Provide duty and tariff estimate costs to project estimating teams on project equipment and materials to be purchased from international locations.


• Provide man-hours estimation and reporting on trade compliance and customs related functions for FEED through EP/EPC stages of the project cycle. 


• Manage Customs Activities for a Project in coordination with the assigned T&L team.


• Issue and manage Customs Powers of Attorney and Broker/Freight Forwarder Standard Operating Procedures.


• Manage the relationship with appointed customs brokers and forwarding agents to ensure timely and accurate filings on the company’s behalf and that invoices are paid on a timely basis.


• Manage import and export documentation to ensure that all required documents are present for recordkeeping compliance.


• Coordinate release of shipment with the customs brokers, carriers, Customs authorities, and other government agencies.


• Review and approve broker invoices and statements for payment of duties.


• Manage the organization’s electronic recordkeeping platform to ensure all compliance records are stored and readily accessible for internal assessments or audits.


• Design future internal customs reporting processes based on industry best practices, organizational footprint, risk and the utilization of technology tools.


• Issues trade compliance and customs related specifications to support contractual requirements, invitations to bid, and issuance of service orders to freight forwarders and/or customs brokers. 

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We offer you not only a job, but an inspiring journey in a truly global environment where you team up to break down boundaries thanks to the innovation, creativity and pioneer spirit which drive our people.

About You

We’d love to hear from you if your profile meets the following essential requirements:

• Customs Broker license (preferred)


• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience 


• Expertise in Customs Regulations, Import / Export Operations, Free Trade Agreements, Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ’s), classification concepts and references (Harmonized Tariff Schedule, ECCN)


• Experience in project management and working in a cross-functional environment with different stakeholders (e.g., Engineering, Procurement, Finance, IT and Legal)


• Ability to manage complexity with speed and efficiency, with excellent analytical, decision-making, and project management skills


• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and presentation skills in English


• Strong analytical and research skills


• Ability to interact with all levels of management, team player


• Ability to work with people in a culturally diverse environment 

Inclusion Standards

In our continuous journey to developing and building culture of inclusion, we adhere to four Inclusion Gold Standards. 

• We challenge our biases and embrace diversity of thought.


• No one has all the knowledge and solutions, collectively we do. 


• We foster a caring environment where people are respected, comfortable to share and be heard. 


• We promote active listening for effective decision and action.

What’s Next?

Once receiving your system application, the Recruiting Team will screen and match your skills, experience, and potential team fit against the role requirements.  We ask for your patience as the team completes the volume of applications within a reasonable timeframe.  Check your application progress periodically via personal account from created candidate profile during your application.

We invite you to get to know more about our company by visiting www.technipenergies.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube for company updates.

It is the policy of Technip Energies to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law at the Technip Energies location to which this application is submitted. In Addition, as a Federal Government contractor, Technip Energies is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the local Human Resources Department.