Hitachi Astemo Americas Inc Hiring for Import/Export Administrator at Farmington Hills, Michigan Full Time

Description
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.

Primary Responsibilities:
Import
Create/review and provide oversight for Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification and Schedule B among multiple company sites, 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 instruction 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
Create and report local content reporting programs (USMCA, AALA, CAFE, Manufacturers Affidavit, etc.) including all reporting duties to customers and/or the government
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
Ensure import/export document retention
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.
Work Environment: Remote work

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