Allentown, Pennsylvania
26 days ago
Import Compliance Associate

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.  

Reimagine What’s Possible 

This position primarily supports all Air Products business areas importing into the US and Canada by managing the import process and our relationships with our Brokers. This support includes all products and imported materials of the Gases and Equipment business areas, assigning classifications to imported goods utilizing the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification numbers, and overseeing American and Foreign goods returned.  This position also manages compliance with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) as well as all other regional Free Trade Agreements. The incumbent must remain current on new and revised import and export regulations and implement internal procedures to ensure compliance.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Oversee import transactions into the US and Canada

Advanced knowledge and experience classifying goods under the HTSUS and HTSCA.  Other HS knowledge (i.e. European Union, United Kingdom, Asia) would be beneficial but not required

Act as liaison between AP Business Areas, Customs Brokers, and Freight Forwarders, while being primary point of contact

Ensure that all import documentation is completed and filed for each transaction

Audit Customs Entry Summaries

Oversee the return of U.S. and Foreign Goods from abroad

Oversee entry and closure of Temporary Import Bonds

Assist in any audits performed by Government Agencies or internally

Assist importers with proper procedures and duty minimization programs

Recommend proper INCO terms for international shipments

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Degree is preferred

Minimum 5-8 years’ experience with importing

Strong organizational skills

Detail Oriented

Experience with SAP ECC and SAP GTS or similar ERP system

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications

Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that Veterans bring to the table. As a Veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome Veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that Veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

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We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. 

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products. 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.  
  
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).  You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.  


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