The Foreign Trade Analyst / Sr. Foreign Trade Analyst is responsible for ensuring compliance regarding customs and export control laws and regulations in daily operations within areas of responsibility within a region. This role will ensure that all internal guidelines and procedures are adhered to and compliance to all local laws and regulations are followed.
Perform customs related activities in the countries of responsibility at the lowest lawful cost.
Keep abreast of customs and international trade process changes that may impact operative business activity. Provide guidance and consultation to internal customers.
Perform operational customs processes in plants across the region, such as: import/export filing and processing, tariff coding and classification of products, origin of goods, preferential calculation, and special export processes (letter of credit, carnet, etc.).
Monitor activities of customs brokers and other customs-related service providers.
Responsible for following compliant export control processes for MAHLE's operations in the region.
Perform operational export control processes in plants/areas of responsibility, such as: sanctioned party list screening, embargo country check, product related export control classification (including technology transfer and software), and critical end usage.
Coordinate and communicate governmental regulations to all affected locations and departments.
Provide support and consultation to various internal business areas, as well as project teams regarding customs affairs.
Identify and recommend changes to continuously improve business processes.
Exploration of cost reduction potential by transfer of functions to best cost countries.
Standardization of all foreign trade processes within the region.
Participate in the external audit process, provide documentation and information as necessary.
Ensure cross-functional alignment.
Act as contact person for the local (plant) export control officers and chief export control officers.
Your Experience & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering or related field from an accredited four-year college or university preferred, or equivalent related experience
3 or more years working knowledge and practical application of US customs regulations
3 years import operations and compliance
3 years post entry experience
Advanced knowledge of export control legislation (mainly European Union and United States), customs laws, origin of goods and preferential treatment, local laws and regulations preferred
Experience with SAP global trade services (GTS) module preferred
Must have broad understanding of foreign trade/customs principles
Licensed Customs Broker preferred
HTS classification preferred
USMCA qualification preferred
Value Reconciliation preferred
Our Offering
We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities.
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be, a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s)
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