Customs Analyst
The Customs Analyst will have responsibility for various Customs compliance tasks to support Magna Powertrain (MPT) and Magna Electronics (ME) facilities supported by the MPT Customs Team. This position will be the Subject Matter Expert on Brokerage / Operations and will work closely with vendors, suppliers, manufacturers, and MPT / ME divisions to obtain information required by MPT's / ME's Customs Brokers to ensure compliant and timely import entries are filed with U.S. Customs and Border Protection as part of the Broker Referral process.
Key Responsibilities :
- Responsible as the process owner and management of the Broker Referral process, to obtain and provide critical information to MPT's / ME's customs brokers to ensure highest levels of import entry compliance are met.
- Maximize duty savings opportunities via application of Free Trade Agreements (e.g., USMCA, KORUS), Special Trade Programs, and HTSUS 9801 / 9802, including solicitation and qualification as needed.
- Support Magna cross functional teams and divisions with Duty Impact Analysis to assist with sourcing decisions and landed cost calculations.
- Measure customs broker compliance with Magna's Broker Business Rules.
- Provide operational support to MPT / ME divisions such as but not limited to hand carry shipments, shipment issues / delays, and reporting of shipment status / updates.
- Manage Temporary Import Bond shipment process to determine proper applicability and tracking, requesting extensions as needed.
- Provide reporting and analytical support for other Compliance Team initiatives via ACE Reports and / or Ad Hoc Reports from MPT / ME customs brokers.
- Provide operational support to MPT / ME divisions as part of their Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) initiative.
- Responsible for determining HTS classification for Non-Production parts / commodities.
- Responsible to support implementation of automation and systems to streamline trade compliance processes and ensure timely adherence to international trade laws and documentation requirements.
- Provide decision support on day-to-day basis compliance matters.
- Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Customers and Business Interfaces :
Internal Magna Purchasing, Program Management, Engineering, and Materials teamsExternal customers and suppliersRequirements and Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or an Operations Management related field strongly preferred.2 to 5 years of related work experience.U.S. & Canadian regulatory import, export, and re-export trade compliance experience.Complete understanding of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Regulations, including knowledge of Customs Valuation and Classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S. and Canada.Knowledge of Free Trade Agreements, Special Trade Programs, HTSUS 9801 / 9802 and documentary requirements.Understand country of origin and marking issues, recordkeeping requirements, and supply chain security regulations as they relate to imports.Ability to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 10% of the time.Magna Standards :
Practice and maintain integrity while following Magna's Charter and Constitution.Follow Magna's Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949).Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality, efficiency and reduce cost.Comply with safety policies and procedures to ensure duties of self are performed in a safe manner.Health & Safety responsibilities :Understands and enforces Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures and rules.Involved in accident / incident investigation, reporting and corrective actions.Reviews safety incidents, memos, etc. with employees.Train new employees.Correct unsafe acts and conditions.Ensure use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).Assess employee safety performance as part of performance appraisal.Create a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional / technical knowledge.Develop and maintain a responsive and cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers.Treat everyone with dignity, trust and respect.Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.Comply with Magna's information and data protection policies.Work Environment :
Office environment, 10% travel required.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment :
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.