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
