Sr. Customs Specialist

Sr. Customs Specialist

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university required.
• Demonstrated expertise in the subject matter (e.g., laws governing the import and export of goods, export controls, sanctions, embargoes, etc.).
• Demonstrated expertise in applying tariff classifications to Antidumping/Countervailing Duty cases, and Free Trade Agreement eligibility.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, and Power BI.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, presentation skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of regulations of government agencies other than Customs & Border Protection that impact cross border trade in the United States.
• 4 years’ experience in a global trade compliance related position.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work within teams and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Manage the U.S. and Canadian tariff classification activity.
• Provide advice, and make determinations, regarding the classification of the articles that Adient imports and exports under the Harmonized System (and other laws) for the U.S. and Canada.
• Determine and manage special tariffs applied to Adient’s imports – Section 232, Section 301, ADD/CVD, etc.
• Coordinate and oversee the workload of an external service provider that provides tariff classification services.
• Review & Approve classification decision trees (and keep updated).
• Audit classification determinations by the external service provider.
• Audit classifications declared on Adient’s behalf by its customs brokers.
• Identify opportunities and assist local entities in taking advantage of those opportunities.
• Manage post summary correction activity and coordinate filings with approved customs brokers.
• Review current and submit binding rulings, as required.
• Obtain required Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and customs broker reports each month.
• Maintain Access databases (queries and tables).
• Develop and manage standardized and repeatable processes for gathering and interpreting complex datasets from multiple sources.
• Perform tooling reviews and cost paid analyses to determine additional value/duty owed.
• Coordinate and oversee the workload of an external service provider that provides Value Reconciliation filing services.
• Develop Power BI reports and other visualization tools.
• Review & Approve data related work instructions (and keep updated).
• Provide advice, and make determinations, regarding the valuation of the articles that Adient imports and exports into the U.S. and Canada.
• Prepare U.S. import data universe (ACE and customs broker data) for the annual reconciliation project.
• Audit values declared on Adient’s behalf by its customs brokers.
• Assist in the handling of customs & international trade compliance audits and controversies (penalties, disclosures, judicial or administrative proceedings, etc.) that arise between Adient and the customs authorities in the Americas.
• Lead special initiatives and projects to increase trade compliance and cost avoidance opportunities (e.g., Authorized Economic Operator, tariff exclusions, or other special importer status programs).
• Participate in annual planning and budgeting for duty expenses.
• Provide reviews and impacts of various trade related actions as needed.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and procedures.
• Audit/monitor activities of Adient’s personnel and its agents/ service providers.
• Perform data analytics to identify issues, risks and opportunities that may arise.
• Develop and deploy training and communication updates concerning compliance risk areas, enforcement trends, existing trade laws, regulations and developments in applicable laws and regulations.
• Oversee implementation and operation of information technology solutions.
• Provide technical advice to local and regional operations, management, and senior leadership.
• Partner with regional management and the business on Strategic projects.
• Coordinate with other functional partners, such as: Commercial, Finance, Risk Management, Legal Counsel, Tax, Information Systems, Procurement, Supply Planning, Logistics, etc. to resolve and/or improve related activities.
• Perform customs & trade related projects, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• U.S. Customs Brokers License (LCB) preferred.
• Legal or paralegal background preferred.
• Knowledge of EU (European Union), APAC and other non-U.S. regimes is a plus.