Trade Compliance Administrator

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Job Summary:  Under the direct supervision of higher-level management, this position is primarily responsible for providing guidance, instruction and document completion for import/export transactions ensuring compliance to company policy and government requirements.  This position exercises independent judgment and operates within established corporate guidelines. 

• Help to manage compliance for import/export, including evaluation of Customs Broker performance.
• Self-motivated to see areas for improvement in the I/E group and assist in projects.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills to support day to day communication with Customers & Brokers.

Primary Responsibilities:

Import

• Create/review and provide oversight for Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification and Schedule B, requiring excellent problem-solving skills, methodical thinking, and teamwork with other company departments.
• Assign HTS classifications for new components, finished goods, machines/equipment, vehicles, and other company imported goods.
• Receive electronic import shipment notifications.
• Prepare and provide instruction to brokers for import (BIL)
• Assist broker with managing and executing company standard procedures.
• Monitor and apply duty savings protocol.
• Assist with other projects, as needed.

Export

• Utilize the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) for export control and be able to assign appropriate ECCNs for export compliance.
• Support and ensure company pre-export screening procedures are executed.
• Provide instructions to shipping and freight forwarders for export transactions.
• Generate export control documents.
• Prohibited parties screening.

• Oversee Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) company policies are maintained and executed.
• Maintain, and update, the company C-TPAT profile with U.S. Customs for annual approval.
• Lead periodic C-TPAT audits by U.S. Customs

FTA/COO/PGA/Etc.

• Maintain internal local content database by acquiring country of origin information from suppliers.
• Help maintain accurate country of origin information in the shipping database / ERP system.
• Create and report local content reporting programs (USMCA, AALA, CAFE, Manufacturers Affidavit, etc.) including all reporting duties to customers and/or the government.
• Complete other government agency Import/Export requirements, EPA, NHTSA, FCC, FDA, FAA, etc. as required.

Recordkeeping / Training / Etc.

• Maintain daily import and export logs and liquidation dates.
• Maintain master HTS classification / ECCN list.
• Ensure import/export document retention per company policy.
• Utilize Incoterms and provide guidance to employees for proper use.
• Continuous education - Internal and external training seminars for position
• Provide continuing education to employees.
• Conduct Import/Export training to new-hire employees
• Complete annual internal audits
• Update Import and Export Manuals annually per new regulations and/or company procedures.
• General staff support

Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project
• High level of customer interface experience
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Well organized, detail oriented

Education: Possess 4-year college degree, Customs Broker License preferred

Experience: 5 years of industry experience

Supervisory Responsibilities: n/a

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Travel: Domestic and international travel may be required as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration.  Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees.  We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered.  We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community.  Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.