Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and update trade and training policies, while maintaining internal customs compliance manuals for all locations

• Manage intricate documentation and ensure accuracy in compliance matters

• Stay updated about and interpreting changes in trade laws such as export controls

• Oversee the accurate classification of imported and exported parts

• Responsible for identifying and conducting risk assessments and implementing strategies to prevent violations and mitigate potential penalties

• Perform regular audits of trade activities to identify and address compliance issues

• Lead weekly customs update meetings with key stakeholders

• Train key personnel across the enterprise to ensure compliance with applicable customs laws and regulations

• Team up with related functions (e.g., Purchasing) to ensure company alignment on decision making impacting downstream customs related work (e.g., tariff impact on company purchasing decisions)

Required Skills:

• Strong analytical skills needed to assess complex regulations and develop effective resolutions for trade-related compliance issues

• Deep understanding of customs regulations, export controls, and international trade agreements

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply general rules of interpretation for classifying parts

• Excellent customer service and communication skills to manage and foster relationships with customs brokers and other vendors as well as collaboration with internal teams

• Ability to identify and resolve trade-related compliance issues

• Detail oriented and deadline driven

• Critical thinking, analytical, leadership, planning, project management, and organizational skills

Experience Level:

5+ years of import/export compliance experience. Automotive experience is highly desirable.

Travel Requirements:

10-15% domestic travel to other plants

Educational Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required

Additional Experiences/

Certifications LCB, CES, or CCP

Experience working in the automotive manufacturing industry preferred

Hino Motors Manufacturing USA, Inc.

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