Customs Specialist II

ZF Group•Northville, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The ZF Customs and Trade Compliance team is a critical-thinking and fast-paced group that manages customs compliance processes for our ZF North American facilities. This group focuses on daily trade operations, managing customs compliance solutions, and driving duty optimization initiatives for cost efficiency. This department has the unique position to work with all ZF divisions and departments globally to gain and enhance knowledge in all customs functional areas to be able to work very closely on exciting projects as ZF moves quickly into Next Generation Mobility. This department is excited and eager as it continues to grow its talented team and digitalized process base to become a benchmark of trade compliance within the automotive industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
4+ years of experience with customs and/or supply chain-related projects
Extensive background in tariff classification, as well as country of origin issues
Knowledge of US Customs regulations
Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools – particularly Access and Excel
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with high attention to detail
Proven ability to analyze and interpret data and supply chain-related processes
Proven ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel and management

Responsibilities

Provide daily guidance to various business units and U.S. Customs in North America in the conduct of importation, exportation, reconciliation, and drawback activities.
Support sourcing/supply chain personnel in the areas of import and export shipping.
Determine (HTSUS) Harmonize Tariff Schedule classifications for raw materials and finished goods, ensure data is reported accurately and all appropriate duties, and taxes and fees are paid in compliance with trade regulations.
Research and analyze products for qualification for free trade agreements (e.g. USMCA, US-Chile, US-Korea).
Collect and issue USMCA Certificates, ensure plant compliance with USMCA regulations, review USMCA Certificates that are issued by ZF Plants and Vendors, and audit USMCA certificates and communicate findings to all parties for compliance requirements.
Manage the Customs systems and database; maintain USMCA certificates and affidavits for plants.
Maintain and update USMCA and Country of Origin data in Customs systems.
Handle all Country of Origin issues; handle USMCA solicitations, qualification and record keeping.
Provide support to FTZ compliance by coordination with plants in developing, implementing, and maintaining processes, process improvements, procedures, manuals, and systems.
Create and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) with ZF border brokers and suppliers and respond to requests for information from the Customs Brokers.
Manage, direct, and evaluate the performance of customs brokers and other customs-related service providers.
Provide support to business units in the areas of Customs Drawback and Reconciliation programs.
Provide support to business units with Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and ISA / Trusted Trader programs.