Customs & Trade Compliance Specialist

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Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. Were a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration.If youre looking for a challenge and meaningful role youre in the right place.

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the worlds leading materials science companies serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging infrastructure mobility and consumer global breadth asset integration and scale focused innovation leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30countries and employ approximately36000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative customer-centric inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting.

About you and this role:

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Customs & Trade Compliance Specialist located in Midland MI.

The Customs & Trade Compliance Specialist manages the companys regional efforts to ensure regulatory compliance for all aspects of importing or exporting ensuring trade regulatory this role you will require conceptual knowledge of theories practices and procedures as well as having general business knowledge developed through education or prior experience related to your discipline and functional area. You will need to have the ability to exchange straightforward information with others and ask questions to check for understanding.

It is your responsibility to use established procedures and practice to analyze and resolve standard problems. You will be accountable for assigned contributions with no direct supervisory responsibilities. Your performance impacts your own work with limited impact on your team. You will need to use established procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for any import or export related operational issues.

• Understands the legal framework and policy restrictions for import or control regimes and maintains processes for appropriate government agencies and system routines to comply.

• Acts as an audit focal point responsible for performing regular assessments of import data using a combination of sources including by not limited to DSR ACE Broker Reports etc.

• Implements new procedures/changes relative to outcome of e.g. government audits and new regulations.

• Implements proper work processes within the function to ensure compliance with regulations and adherence to licenses.

• Organizes and performs reports and oversees record-keeping for the function needed for regulatory requirements.

The critical competencies required for success are: interpersonal effectiveness understanding customer needs and single work process activities team work taking initiative problem solving skills technical proficiency in use of computer applications and analytical skills.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of an Associates degree or 3 years or more of relevant military training/experience

• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Skills:

• A Bachelors degree discipline preferably in Supply Chain Management Business Engineering or other Sciences

• 1-3 years of experience in International Trade Information Technology Legal and/or Supply Chain

• Interest in obtaining US Customs Broker License

Your Skills:

• Communication: Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Operational Excellence: Consistently deliver high-quality outcomes by optimizing processes eliminating waste and aligning actions with strategic goals.

• Business Acumen: Demonstrate strong business acumen by applying financial insights operational understanding and strategic thinking to drive informed decisions that align with organizational goals and deliver shareholder value.

• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Communicate well with individuals from diverse backgrounds build appropriate rapport actively listen understand and respond to others concerns and foster effective working relationships.

• Prioritization: Demonstrate ability to effectively organize tasks and projects based on urgency impact and strategic alignment ensuring timely execution and optimal resource utilization in a dynamic work environment.

Additional Note:

• Relocation assistance is not available.

Benefits What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay your health your life your future and your bring your background talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical mental financial and social well-being to help you get the care you you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits savings opportunities financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees Savings Plan (401(k)) helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring work experiences community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing including adoptive and foster parents).
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Groups (ERG) participation.
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping cinema tickets gym memberships and more.
• Additionally some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team we can make a difference together.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the worlds leading materials science companies serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging infrastructure mobility and consumer global breadth asset integration and scale focused innovation leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30countries and employ approximately36000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative customer-centric inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting.

As part of our dedication to inclusion Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dows equal opportunities is available on .