Contract and Compliance Support Specialist - Bray Controls

The Contract and Compliance Support position is a critical role within the Legal and Compliance department of Bray International, Inc.  This Houston-based opportunity requires a high level of collaboration and attention to detail.  If you have a background in Legal and Compliance and seek to work for a growing organization, apply today!

 

• Job Description:

  • Collaborate with multiple departments including Contracts, Compliance, Quotations, Inside Sales and Project Management to ensure final executed terms and conditions align with previously negotiated contract positions.
  • Assist with the review of contract terms and conditions to verify compliance with Bray company policies.
  • Maintain a database for each contract which will include all documents and correspondence related to the final executed contract.
  • Review and audit contract review documents.
  • Self-monitor progress to submit documents and comments in a timely manner.
  • Support leadership by completing vendor/supplier questionnaires and/or registrations regarding the company, its operations and procedures.
  • Act as administrator of the System for Award Management (SAM) with the U.S. Government.
  • Coordinate with Bray freight forwarders & U.S. Customs to ensure the proper entry of material imported into the U.S.
  • Collaborate with purchasing group, logistics, and suppliers to ensure document packages are complete prior to import into the U.S.
  • Classify Bray items within the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).
  • Respond to daily classification inquiries from logistics and freight forwarding companies.
  • Manage Bray's HTS code database, contract authorizations, and correspondence.
  • Audit import entries for accuracy; advise freight forwarders of any post-summary corrections and track status with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
  • Assist with duty drawback (recovery of tariffs); pull and compile import data as requested.
  • Manage and maintain global repository for Bray contracts and trade compliance.
  • Provide support to Bray's Contract Review and Compliance group in areas related to document control and trade regulations.
  • Support Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned within the general scope of the foregoing duties.

   

  Preferred Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • One (1) professional experience in a similar role for a manufacturing enterprise is a plus.
  • Experience in Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification of products.
  • Experience working with freight forwarders, transportation/logistics, U.S. Customs.
  • Interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve client concerns.
  • Exceptional time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Great organization skills and the ability to multitask on several project simultaneously with necessary attention to detail.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Compliance