Customs FTA Specialist (Bangalore, KA, IN, 560066)

About us At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together . ExxonMobil’s affiliates in India ExxonMobil’s affiliates have offices in India in Bengaluru, Mumbai and the National Capital Region. ExxonMobil’s affiliates in India supporting the Product Solutions business engage in the marketing, sales and distribution of performance as well as specialty products across chemicals and lubricants businesses. The India planning teams are also embedded with global business units for business planning and analytics. ExxonMobil’s LNG affiliate in India supporting the upstream business provides consultant services for other ExxonMobil upstream affiliates and conducts LNG market-development activities. The Global Business Center - Technology Center provides a range of technical and business support services for ExxonMobil’s operations around the globe. ExxonMobil strives to make a positive contribution to the communities where we operate and its affiliates support a range of education, health and community-building programs in India. Read more about our Corporate Responsibility Framework . To know more about ExxonMobil in India, visit ExxonMobil India and the Energy Factor India. What role you will play in our team Responsible for determining preferential and non preferential origin, qualifying products under relevant FTAs Maintaining audit ready documentation (BOM costed structures, supplier declarations, origin calculations, and certificates) Roles and Responsibilities Preferential Origin Qualification (FTAs) Analyze BOMs, HS classifications, and regional value content to qualify products under agreements such as USMCA, CPTPP, EU FTAs, CA/MX FTAs, etc. Apply product specific rules (change in tariff classification, RVC, process rules); document methodologies and outcomes. Prepare and issue certificates/statements of origin (e.g., USMCA cert equivalents); maintain renewals and validity periods. Supplier Engagement & Data Governance Lead supplier solicitations for origin and content data (forms, long term declarations); validate and reconcile inconsistencies. Establish controlled repositories linking SKUs to origin evidence (supplier declarations, costed BOMs, calculation sheets). Non Preferential Origin & Marking Determine country of origin per customs rules (substantial transformation, specific processing); guide labeling/marking requirements. Align origin with HTS classification, valuation, and entry documentation Controls & Audit Readiness Build operating procedures, work instructions, and checklists for origin determination and certificate issuance. Conduct periodic audits; manage post entry corrections, prior disclosures, and regulator inquiries as needed. Systems, Automation & Continuous Improvement Integrate origin data into SAP; maintain master data across lifecycle changes. Evaluate and implement rule based automation; monitor FTA updates and cascade changes to affected SKUs. Cross Functional Collaboration Partner with Engineering for design/material changes; with Sourcing for supplier transitions; with Finance for duty savings tracking. Skills and Qualifications Required Demonstrated experience in FTA origin qualification and non preferential origin determination Solid knowledge of major FTAs (USMCA, CPTPP, EU FTAs) and methodologies (CTC, RVC, process rules). Experience building and validating costed BOMs, supplier declarations, and certificate management. Proficient knowledge of ERP/SAP tools Proficiency with MS Excel and extraction of information from ERP systems (such as SAP or Oracle) Prociency with advanced analytics tools (Tableau or PowerBI for visualization) Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.Problem solving and improvement mindset Strong attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated teamwork and ability to collaborate effectively across regional and functional boundaries Regulatory literacy & critical thinking Data integrity & meticulous documentation Supplier influence & collaboration Procedure design & continuous improvement Risk anticipation & audit readiness Proficiency in spoken and written English Preferred Familiarity with origin marking, de minimis, drawback interactions, and broker governance. Exposure to cl