Logistics Specialist (Customs & Trade Compliance)

ABOUT US

Afton Chemical Corporation is part of the NewMarket Corporation (NYSE NEU) family of companies, and is one of the largest global suppliers of lubricant additives and offers a broad line of fuel additives worldwide.

JOB SUMMARY Supports a team of regional logistics specialists and coordinators in their day-to-day operations regarding customs topics with Classification as a focus. This role will align with other departments such as EHS, R&D, procurement, and sales to review and classify Afton Components and finished products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the liaison between regulatory bodies, trade partners and relevant internal departments
• Review and approve supplier HS classification codes for inbound raw materials
• Coordinate and document HS classification code assignment and review process for Afton components and finished goods
• Lead, support and advise during audits, inquiries, and investigations of customs activities, including remedial & corrective activities.
• Act as single point of contact for global customs inquiries/issues and coordinate specific responses with internal Afton specialists and / or external support resources
• Maintain good understanding of business impact of HS code selection
• Customs & Compliance Ambassador for internal and external stake holders
• Respond effectively to short term issues maintaining customer service standards and reliability
• Ensure effective use of SAP systems, involvement in SAP initiatives and that staff are properly trained to maximize business benefit and use benefit and use.
• Work closely and communicate effectively with the business in their regional area to ensure business and service requirements are met.
• FTA management for North American and Latin America regions
• Help train the team and map out succession planning for the department
• Maintain, Implement, and optimize processes, systems, policies, and standards

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE MINIMUMS

• BS Degree in Chemistry, Chemical or Environmental Engineering
• Knowledge and understanding of supply chain

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience in customs classification

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Organizational skills and is able to prioritize work, develop appropriate timelines and work to deadlines
• Influencing, negotiating and diplomacy skills
• SAP knowledge
• Ability to effectively solve problems and resolve conflicts
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Effective leadership skills and the ability to work productively in a cross functional team environment
• Demonstrate knowledge of supply chain systems, procedures, and standards
• Demonstrate management skills
• Demonstrate operational planning skills
• Able to travel as required

Working at Afton

Who We Are - We're a diverse, global family of individuals, who share a passion for developing innovative solutions. We build our professional relationships on respect, integrity and a commitment to safety and quality. Just as these values apply to our professional relationships, they also apply to the way we feel about our neighbors and communities.

Our Work - At Afton, our innovative R&D programs lead to global growth. Our lubricant and fuel additives are among the most highly developed and widely used in the petroleum industry. Afton is a recognized and trusted supplier of driveline lubricant additives, engine oil additives, fuel additives and industrial lubricant additives.

Benefits / Compensation - We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages that reflect our commitment to our employees. Our employees are our most treasured asset and we have dedicated resources that allow us to reward our employees for their commitment on an ongoing basis - ensuring our compensation packages are competitive in the industry

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.