Job Title: Specialist – Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
Company: AISIN World Corp. of America
Department: OE Sales – FTA Group
Location: Northville, MI
Position Summary
This position will function to provide support to the Free Trade Agreement Group.
This is a new position and department and therefore the processes and workflow are under construction and this position will be responsible for helping develop and refine all aspects of the FTA Group.
Position Responsibilities
The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:
- Learn and execute day-to-day import/export activities: monitor, investigate, and analyze data and information.
- Gather information regarding risks and issues, and review status of projects with upper management.
- Adhere to the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) laws, government regulations, and corporate policies and procedures within the organization.
- Identify and track trade compliance issues.
- Act as a liaison and communicate with internal customers and external suppliers on requests.
- Participate in necessary training (both initial and ongoing) to understand USMCA and other FTA laws in ensure accuracy of data as needed.
- Work in a cross-functional environment to gather inputs from providing departments.
- Other tasks and duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities
Essential Skills and Experience:
- 1 – 2 years of related experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both written and verbal.
- Ability to research and assemble information.
- Strong organizational skills.
Beneficial Skills and Experience
- Knowledge of Free Trade Agreement laws and compliance regulations.
- Knowledge of United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
- Organizing and storing within a database/knowledge and proficiency in Database Management software.
Education/Training/Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales or a similar field required.
Travel Requirements
- Some travel will be required but frequency is to be determined.
- Ability to travel internationally is required.
- Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs.
Work Environment Requirements
With reasonable accommodation:
- Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
- Must perform job duties onsite, when necessary, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).
- Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
- Must be able to operate as an effective team member.
- Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.
Attendance/Work Hour Requirements
- Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
- Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.
