Senior Customs Advisor
Cenovus Energy Inc.

Job Info

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Worker Type: Employee

Group: Marketing Services Department

Job Post End Date: 12/12/2024

About this opportunity:
Cenovus is looking for a Sr. Customs Advisor at our Dublin, Ohio location. This position is part of the Customs team within Treasury & Risk - Finance division - responsible for the governance and compliance activities/processes that support the import/export of various oil and gas equipment and other tangible goods (parts and materials). Said equipment and goods pertain to applicable business unit operations and projects within the organization. Related activities may also involve import/export compliance activities for commodities/hydrocarbons and other FTZ oversight. This role will collaborate with the applicable business units and other supporting functions to facilitate cross border movement effectively and compliantly. Success in this role will be dependent upon close attention to detail, strong analytical and communication skills while managing competing priorities and maintaining good business acumen related to "One Cenovus".

What you'll do:

• Liaison between Supply Chain Management, Downstream Manufacturing, Trading, Supply & Logistics and [Commodity] Marketing organizations and respective customs brokers.
• Provide guidance on pre- and post-trade activities and expectations.
  • Liaise with logistics teams and business units to provide guidance regarding applicable commercial documents/content required for customs clearance. Be engaged in preplanning activities and develop risk mitigation strategies and action plans.
• Perform post-entry analysis for variety of imports and exports
• Maintain knowledge of applicable import/export regulations.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the corporate customs and trade compliance framework, with experience concerning U.S. exports and import compliance.
  • Adhere to and drive continuous improvement of corporate customs and trade compliance procedures and processes (process clarity and refinement), alongside process efficiencies.
  • Design and implement internal control processes for import/export activities where required.
  • Educate and collaborate with partners on import/export matters and information relevant to their respective roles, while continuously reinforce expectations.
• Contribute to Customs team initiatives including data streamlining and analytics.

Who you are:

• 8+ years' experience as a US Certified Customs Specialist (U.S. CCS) focusing on compliance

Preferred:

• 5 years of demonstrated ability in Oil & Gas industry and/or at a customs brokerage firm supporting the oil & gas industry considered an asset; strong working knowledge of the oil and gas projects and equipment
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams based in Canada, ensuring seamless communication and project alignment across geographic boundaries.
• Strong knowledge of import/export procedures and U.S. Customs laws, rules & regulations
• Strong understanding of Incoterms 2010 and 2020 and their use in contracts
• Data analytics and visualization experience required; data science experience.
• Teammate with strong communication and customer service skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills, with high attention to detail
• Strong ability to analyze complex information & details, and present findings in a clear concise format
• Show up with a curious and questioning demeanor to challenge existing ways of working and demonstrate ability to inspire change to influence corporate compliance and adherence
• Ability to work effectively on a dynamic team while leading competing priorities.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point)

What we offer:

• Company-provided medical and dental benefits
• Time-off
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition & Professional Development Assistance

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email careeropportunities@cenovus.com .

Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.

Cenovus Energy is an affirmative action employer, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, or personal or physical characteristics protected by law.

Who we are:
We're an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We're committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

We are currently the largest refiner in Ohio and transport products from our refineries in Lima and Toledo, Ohio and Superior, Wisconsin via pipelines, rail cars and trucks to customers throughout the United States.

We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

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For more information, please visit cenovus.com

At Cenovus, we embrace diversity of thought, experience and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions. We're committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive. For more information, including details on our inclusion and diversity targets and networks, visit Cenovus.com.

The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.
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