Lead Customs Specialist - Customs Operations
Do you love collaborating with teams to solve complex problems?
Would you like to ensure the success of our global logistics operations?
Join our Logistics Team
As a global team The Customs Center of Excellence manages all customs operations for MENAT and SSA. We are responsible for clearing and delivering shipments as well as reviewing data and analytics to streamline process. As an operational and strategic team, we collaborate across the business to ensure smooth service delivery for our customers.
Partner with the best
As a Lead Customs Specialist you will play an integral role in ensuring the logistics and customs clearance and successful shipment of our energy products across international borders. You will collaborate with teams to guide and resolve any problems that occur during shipping and receivership. You will help to deliver our products across the world.
As a Lead Customs Specialist, you will be responsible for:

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  Providing direction, counsel, creates and executes on customs strategy affecting customs transactions on behalf of Baker Hughes businesses.
• Advising Functional managers or other Functions regarding approaches, processes, and procedures in the own field.
• Handling communication with direct colleagues and the business about approach and methods for solving complex problems.
• Leading as a project leader of medium sized projects or is a major contributor to bigger projects. Work goals typically take 3-6 months to complete and the time horizon for results/impact is typically 2-12 months after the event
• Managing duty exemption, Free Trade Agreements and duty refund opportunities

• Review and manage inbound shipments for customs clearance formalities. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data with customs brokers.
• Ensure broker adhere to BH audit and compliance process and procedures
• Monitor and track critical shipments and resolve problems when necessary

• Reviewing and managing Key Performance Indication.
• Reviewing and managing Broker Invoices.
• Work closely with classification team as it relates to the request & receipt Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes, Schedule B codes, ECCN or other codes & schedules.
• Working directly with Customs & Govt entities in case of requirements.

• Managing Logistics Suppliers & Customs Brokers.
• Support the region and act as primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, customers and vendor queries.

Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role you will:

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  Have a Bachelor's degree or a High School Diploma/GED with demonstrable experience in Regional Logistics and Customs Operations
• Have at least 6 years of experience in Logistics and Customs Operations.
• Have previous experience in Oil and gas is preferred.

Work in a way that works for you
We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone.
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
Working for you
Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

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  Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

About Us
With operations in over 120 countries, we provide better solutions for our customers and richer opportunities for our people. As a leading partner to the energy industry, we're committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and we're always looking for the right people to help us get there. People who are as passionate as we are about making energy safer, cleaner and more efficient.
Join Us
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!
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