Customs Manager US and Canada

Aumovio•Auburn Hills, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for overseeing import and export documentation compliance and ensuring reporting controls are in place for international shipments and applying global requirements for AUMOVIO locations in North America. Lead and co-ordinate AUMOVIO Customs programs to include but not limited to Drawback, Free Trade Agreements, Classifications, Duty minimizations, various KPIs and audit controls. Ensure compliant declarations and adjustment reporting to relevant customs authorities for export and import filings for North America. Provide and support training of AUMOVIO employees covering trade related topics.

Requirements

Customs compliance, knowledge of North American Customs laws and requirements
Understanding of custom brokers processes, logistics processes, bonded movements, and carrier management
Knowledge of Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
AES/ACE Experience
Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Power bi, process flows, email and awareness of Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP
Hands-on experience with U.S. import operations, including customs entry review, HTS classification, customs valuation, country of origin, and special trade programs
Experience managing customs brokers and resolving customs clearance, entry, documentation, and post-entry issues
Working knowledge of CBP regulations and ACE, including post-entry processes such as PSCs, Protests, and Reconciliation
Ability to travel domestically and internationally (10%, but could fluctuate).
Flexibility to provide occasional support outside of regular business hours as business needs arise.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Management or similar, or minimum 14+ years relevant experience in leu of a degree
Minimum 7+ years experience in Customs & Trade Compliance industry
U.S Customs Brokerage License

Nice To Haves

Certified Export Specialist (CES) through NCBFAA
Lean Sigma greenbelt or equivalent
Importer management experience

Responsibilities

Analyze and classify goods for import and export. Coordinate classification updates to SAP and other related systems.
Work with internal functional contacts and AUMOVIO's outside Trade Service Provider to complete and or obtain valid Harmonized Tariff Classification, Schedule B, ECCN numbers, license determinations, license applications and to assist Continental employees with their export or import shipments.
Maintain and coordinate online shipping systems supporting sites with export filing processes.
Ensure compliant valuation declarations and adjustment reporting’s to BIS and CBP for export and import filings considering price changes, adjustments post declaration with regard to transfer pricing, assists, R&D charges and other applicable changes.
Ensure compliant value reconciliation filings and other post entry adjustments for imports.
Work with Finance resources to establish valuation reporting identifying adjustment to declared value.
Work with Trade Service Provider and broker to file adjustments compliantly.
Lead C -TPAT program to ensure necessary compliance to CBP's C-TPAT program guidelines.
Complete annual C-TPAT security profile reviews and make updates to the C-TPAT portal.
Coordinate the solicitation of partner supply chain security surveys and evaluate results making recommendations of necessary steps to correct weaknesses.
Coordinate with internal functions to ensure C-TPAT program is properly documented maintained.
Perform and support C-TPAT site assessments as needed.
Coach and oversee Customs Specialists, contracted staff and trade compliance colleagues in North America.
Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested by direct management.
Key user for CBP ACE System. In ACE perform AES filings and audits and create and maintain records, support export screenings and export documentation for audit purposes.
File EEIs, SLI and complete ECCN classification requests to BIS and support filing of export licenses as needed.
Work with internal and external business partners to document, control and implement business processes, policies and work instructions as required.
Create, deliver and oversee training programs for North America Foreign Trade Compliance.