Global Trade Manager

Aptiv • Troy, MI

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About The Position

The US Global Trade Services Manager oversees compliant and efficient execution of US import, export, and post-entry activities across all transportation modes. The role ensures Aptiv’s global trade operations comply with applicable import and export regulations and internal policies and procedures, while supporting business continuity and operational excellence. The position reports directly to the Americas Global Trade Services Lead.

The manager serves as a primary contact for Corporate Trade, Legal, Logistics, IT, and Business Units, and is responsible for customs broker management, audit support, financial reporting of customs and broker expenses by plant or business unit, and gathering and managing internal and external broker KPIs. The role also covers US customs processes and regulations, shipment data, post-entry activities, duty analysis, reporting, entry data auditing, trade programs, and ACE Portal management.

Aptiv describes a global, inclusive culture focused on innovation, collaboration, employee growth, and delivering solutions across industries including automotive, aerospace and defense, energy, telecommunications, industrials and robotics, and medical technologies.

Requirements

• Top-tier global trade experience, including experience with a brokerage firm and/or multinational company.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Higher education in Business, Logistics, or a financial field.
• In-depth knowledge of US Customs processes and regulations, US imports and exports, and post-entry activities.
• General knowledge of foreign trade policies.
• English fluency.

Nice To Haves

• Experience assigning HTS and ECCN classifications.
• US Broker License.
• Technology and/or automotive industry experience.
• Prior people management experience.
• Experience with SAP GTS.
• Multiple language skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and efficiently execute US import, export, and post-entry activities across all transportation modes.
• Serve as a primary contact for Corporate Trade, Legal, Logistics, IT, and Business Units.
• Manage customs brokers.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Provide financial reporting of customs and broker expenses by plant or business unit.
• Gather and manage internal and external broker KPIs.
• Resolve shipment data insufficiencies for US imports and exports.
• Perform US post-entry corrections and data retention activities.
• Perform duty rate analysis and PGA reporting.
• Complete FDA annual reporting.
• Conduct entry data analysis and auditing, including ISA testing.
• Manage surety bonds.
• Support AD/CVD and Section 301 exclusion qualification.
• Work with reconciliation and drawback programs.
• Manage the ACE Portal.

Benefits

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and parental leave.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers.
• Recognition for innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities to give back to the community.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive benefits package supporting family, physical health, and mental health.

What This Job Offers

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