Corporate Customs Compliance Coordinator

Flex-N-Gate • Troy, MI

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About The Position

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.
Summary
The Customs Compliance Coordinator is responsible for performing customs compliance-related duties on a professional level and works closely with the Customs Compliance Manager, corporate logistics staff, plant-level logistics management and staff, as well as plant and corporate finance.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of verifiable experience in a customs brokerage setting or in a manufacturing setting with customs compliance responsibility.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in classification of goods for customs purposes.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Certified Customs Specialist or Certified Trade Compliance Specialist required.
• Must be able and willing to travel between the United States and Canada, including maintaining eligibility for cross-border travel.
• Strong working knowledge of US Customs laws and/or willingness to learn.
• Strong working knowledge of Free Trade Agreements / USMCA.
• Ability to read, write and speak English effectively.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong both written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Must be highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and associates.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Demonstrated good internal customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Detail oriented.
• Good computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with CBSA and CBP for all imports and exports.
• Working with FNG customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, suppliers and plants to ensure accuracy of entries.
• Managing import and export declarations, certificates of origin and free trade agreement compliance.
• Classifying goods in accordance with Harmonized Tariff Schedule requirements for Canada/US.
• Coordinating and maintaining the part database that drives proper classification of materials imported to or exported from the exported from the US/Canada.
• Assist with the tracking of and responding to inquiries from US and Canada Customs offices.
• Assist plants and additional members of the logistics team with customs related inquiries and solutions.
• Assist Canadian plants with CARM-related activities.
• Conduct landed cost analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level