Trade Compliance Specialist

Volkswagen•Herndon, VA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.Brief Role Description This position is Career Level 19P located in Reston VA, with a Role Classification of Hybrid.Role Summary The Trade Compliance specialist position is located in Herndon, Virginia Volkswagen Group of America Headquarters The role requires team-oriented skills and extensive and constant collaboration with respective NAR leadership and colleagues, other business units within NAR as well as VWGoA, VWAG, and other foreign corporate entities logistics and customs departments. The role also actively promotes the company's vision of integrity and compliance and collaborates with team members in support of these company principles. The role is a key support role to the Director of Customs and Trade Compliance in all aspects of the customs operation.

Requirements

5 to 7 years of direct experience with international logistics and customs systems and formalities
Bachelor‘s Degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Political Science or equivalent experience
Analytical and conceptual thinking - using logic and reason, creative and strategic
Communication skills - interpersonal/presentation/written for all levels of management and support staff
Computer savvy - proficient in all areas of MS Office with demonstrated higher level capabilities in MS Excel
Integration - joining people, processes or systems
Influencing and negotiation skills
Demonstration of complex problem solving
Initiative - self-starter, ability to work independently
Detail Orientation - demonstrated record of precision and integrity
3-5 years experience in an automotive compliance role or equivalent
4 year Bachelor‘s Degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Business, Finance or a combination of education and experience.
Working experience in automotive import regulations.
Working knowledge of customs valuation rules, reconciliation concepts, entry audits, clearance procedure, classification rules and PGA requirements.
Conceptual understanding of Duty Drawback, FTZ, FTA,
Knowledge of accounting procedures;
Understanding of Logistics operation processes, Inventory flows, database management;
Understanding of purchasing, accounting and goods receipt relationships;
Working knowledge of SAP/ ERP - MM & PP
Understanding of automotive-related Customs regulations
Familiarity with writing Customs rulings and responding to Customs requests for information
Working knowledge of U.S. Customs procedures & trade practices & ability to interpret regulations
Working knowledge of federal & international Customs laws & familiarity with various sources of Customs information
Working knowledge of Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification rules
Demonstrated ability to analyze data, select audit samples & write result reports
Ability to independently undertake the development, implementation, & on-going management of Customs processes & procedures
Ability to integrate existing & new Customs procedures into the Corporation through cooperative work with other processes
Ability to work independently
Analytical skills & ability to recognize areas that create Customs concerns & adjustments
Ability to locate varied sources of information & apply information obtained

Nice To Haves

Licensed US Customs Broker
Microsoft Office Proficiency
Spanish language fluency

Responsibilities

Trade Compliance Operations 75%
Daily operational responsibility of production vehicles imported by VWGoA (all brands)
Primary contact supporting VWGoA export operations
Export compliance training lead
Daily Parts operations processing
Daily exception management related to import activity to resolve outstanding issues
Create/manage document retention files for all Customs entries
Customs entry verification processing and Post Entry support
Report/log issues and work with Customs broker for corrective action and final resolution
Acts as a support function for Customs compliance functions when/where applicable.
Validate information against data in VWGoA import processing system
Daily HTS classification activities for parts and equipment
Liaise with broker on import/export customs clearance for vehicles and parts, to ensure that import and export activities are executed timely and accurately
Lead and conduct entry audits to determine import/export compliance
Track performance of Customs service providers, compliance programs and savings opportunities for monthly reporting
Ensure Model Code data entry to Global Trade Management system is timely and correct to ensure smooth import process.
Vehicle Removal Approvals /Prototype Vehicle Tracking/Reminder Emails
Oversight of test vehicle program for VWGoA including communicating requirements for timely processing/import/export of test vehicles.
Customs facilitation of Eworkflow changes and adjustments for permanent and temporary removals
Provide support to VWGoA after sales groups (all brands) to ensure compliant and timely duty payments
Work with End User of Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) to understand basic process and function of the FTZ from a Customs business perspective. Provide support for FTZ operations
Other tasks & duties as assigned
Trade Compliance reporting and Support 25%
Develop and manage internal control programs for import and export compliance
Research and provide technical assistance in interpretation of laws/regulations, product description, harmonized tariff codes, country of origin and for the resolution of all import/export compliance issues for the region/country.
Positively represents VWGoA to government agencies as required.
Provide detailed, accurate reporting to management on a daily and ad-hoc basis.
Work in collaboration with Purchasing and Suppliers to verify country of origin status for Free Trade Agreement purposes.
Value Reconciliation Analysis Filing
USMCA Reconciliation Analysis Filing
FTA/USMCA Solicitation and Certification validation
FTA/USMCA Qualification Calculation and Analysis Reporting
Ad Hoc query analysis request as needed out of Customs Software platform
Customs representative with controlling team for payment and billing processes.
Tariff reporting and analysis as required for VWGoA and VWAG
Monthly Department of Labor Bureau Price Index Data Reporting
Other tasks & duties as assigned