Subaru of Indiana Automotive · 1 hour ago
FTZ and Trade Compliance Specialist
Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSubaru of Indiana Automotive is seeking an FTZ and Trade Compliance Specialist to maintain and improve their Import, Export, and FTZ operations. The role involves managing daily trade compliance, implementing process improvements, and advising other departments on compliance requirements.
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Responsibilities
Support trade compliance and efficient business operations by identifying opportunities for improvement and possible solutions
Assist in the implementation of improvements, including by developing and updating documentation (work instructions, reports, forms, templates, etc.)
Advise other departments on import/export/FTZ requirements and contribute to overall trade compliance
Monitor imports and exports to ensure timely clearance and resolve problems, as necessary
Monitor FTZ activity and compile part consumption data for weekly FTZ entry
Audit and retention of customs entry summaries, duty payments, and associated records
Support daily operations through HTS classification, electronic filings, import/export documentation, recordkeeping, etc
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (business related or technical preferred) and at least 5 years' experience in trade compliance and/or operations
Working knowledge of relevant import, export, and foreign trade zone regulations
Experience with MS Office applications (experience using formulas and macros in Excel - e.g., index match, pivot tables, macros, etc.- highly preferred)
Ability to search, interpret, and apply rules and regulations to resolve ambiguous situations
Track record of problem solving, implementing improvements to existing process, and finding answers to new problems
Experience with international business and logistics
Preferred
Licensed Customs Broker and/or CCS, ITCC, CUSECO, or similar certifications
Experience working for an importer (especially a manufacturing importer) and/or an FTZ strongly preferred
Strong background in HTSUS classification, including documentation of classification process and rationale
Experience with some or all the following: ECCN classification, export licensing, AD/CVD, duty drawback, FTA certification, C-TPAT, ISA, bonded facilities/freight, etc
Experience with trade automation (Integration Point, Amber Road, SAP GTS, Descartes, etc.)
Experience working with Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders
Experience with government inquiries/audits and managing risk
Company
Subaru of Indiana Automotive
Subaru of Indiana Automotive is an organization that manufactures automotive products for Subaru Ascent, Impreza, Legacy and Outback.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Doug Meyer
Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer - Legal & Compliance
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