• Analyst, NA Import Trade Compliance

    Honeywell (Morris Plains, NJ)


    At Advanced Materials, we are committed to offering the highest value-add specialty solutions in the advanced materials sector. Our goal is to solve our customers' most complex challenges through a robust and innovative product portfolio and by doing so, deliver exceptional value to our stakeholders. We have identified actionable strategies to grow by expanding into new products and markets and through strategic acquisitions, while keeping our top operating margins.

     

    Joining our team means becoming part of an organization which leverages its long-standing reputation to capture growth trends by investing in innovation and manufacturing enhancements and maintaining deep customer relationships.

     

    We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values contributions and supports professional development. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, the team is dedicated to delivering value and making a meaningful impact in advancing our customers' success. Let’s make that impact together.

     

    Our intention is that this role, dedicated to the Advanced Materials business, will be a part of this future transaction when the separation occurs. This position is intended to convey to the new, independent company, to be named Solstice Advanced Materials when the separation occurs. This is expected to occur in late 2025 or early 2026.

     

    This is an exciting opportunity to serve as a hands-on, Subject Matter Expert for complex and high-level import compliance initiatives and transactions!

    As an Analyst, NA Import Trade Compliance your responsibilities will encompass some of the following strategic objectives of the Trade Compliance function:

    + Ensuring import transactions are executed in compliance with all applicable international trade regulations

    + Serving as a Subject Matter Expert with respect to complex and high-level Corporate and business unit import compliance initiatives, including process improvements and digital transformation

    + Understanding and interpreting International Trade Regulations with an emphasis on US Customs Regulations

    + Refining and overseeing site-based import programs to ensure proper application and execution of customs laws, processes, and procedures

    + Identifying opportunities for process improvement, with significant emphasis on solutions that align with Honeywell's digital transformation objectives

    + Providing guidance to Logistics, Finance, Customer Service, and other functions on compliance with international trade regulations

    + Ensuring effective management of customs brokers

    + Monitoring import data to identify potential compliance escapes and duty trends

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Establish and maintain regulatory tool sets.

    + Establish a robust operating system for key processes such as ACE administration and customs correspondence.

    + Manage broker rating systems, performance assessment, broker standard operating process and communications

    + Manage recordkeeping and import procedures

    + Manage, digitize and standardize the collection of import data and management tools across multiple strategic business groups.

    + Drive data input into the Process Excellence Team for leadership reporting

    + Manage duty-savings recovery, including duty-drawback programs for the US

    + Manage workflow from our overseas support teams

    + Support SAP, GTS, and other system deployments. Participate in process improvement activities, with key focus on digital solutions

    + Conduct audits, training and oversight of all trade compliance activities. Engage business units in thorough periodic self-assessment processes and monitor corrective actions

    + Deliver training to small and large audiences

    + Draft and implement trade compliance policies, procedures and compliance audit reports

    + Willingness to travel 10%, some of which may be international

    + Work special projects as required

    YOU MUST HAVE

    + 3+ years of experience in trade compliance, preferably in a multinational company

    + Strong knowledge of import regulations, including customs laws

    + 3 years project management experience and experience with digital tools and platforms with strong skillset in compiling and analyzing large datasets

    + 3 years Customs regulatory environment in a multi-national, consulting, or brokerage environment

    + Experience in managing trade compliance programs, including classification, and compliance audits

    WE VALUE

    + Bachelor’s degree

    + Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) – Preferred

    + Proficiency in Microsoft programs, Teams and SharePoint

    + Advanced degree in business, finance or information technology

    + Experience with developing / implementing / using digital solutions using tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft PowerApps, and Microsoft Flow

    + Strong knowledge of SAP and GTS

    + Strong working knowledge of Import Compliance fundamentals applicable to products and services, e.g. tariff schedule classification, valuation and country of origin determination

    + Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills; assertive, strong initiative and customer-focused with the ability to collaborate in a matrix-oriented environment

    + Ability to conduct training and present information to groups or in a team environment

    + Teamwork and ability to work across all aspects of an organization

    + Excellent communication skills

     

    Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.