POSITION SUMMARY:

The Corporate Import Compliance Manager is responsible for the execution of ongoing Trade Compliance Program in compliance with import laws and regulations, specifically related to the Automotive Industry. This position serves as the in-house expert on all Import Compliance-related issues, working directly with government agencies, our customs brokers, and multiple internal teams, including Research & Development, Engineering, Sales, and Production Control.

The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manage and coordinate FTZ locational operations.
• Create and update customs and regulatory policy, documentation and processes.
• Review and update customs documentation, including declarations and coding.
• File post summary corrections, protests and CAPE refunds as needed.
• Report and analyze import data working closely with IT, Sales and Procurement teams.
• Cultivate relations with government and customs entities to encourage communication.
• Lead, evaluate and make recommendations based on audits and identified risks.
• Manage and evaluate US Customs brokers and forwarders.
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on classification, valuation and COO decisions.
• Support and train staff in regulations, policies and best practices.
• Lead execution of key trade projects.
• Partner at the global level and develop strategic goals to improve compliance and execution.
• Proactively engage with the business partners to identify programs that enable Company’s growth.
• Manage Customs bonds and broker/forwarder power of attorney contracts.
• Complete all free-trade agreement documents, USMCA, AALA, COO and associated required documentation.
• Performs other job functions as assigned.

Additional Notes

The associate is responsible for understanding the policies related to the management systems for IATF 16949 and ISO 14001, and be able to fully discuss the importance of these policies, and how his/her job can impact the customer and the environment:

• The risks and consequences that deviating from documented procedures/practice can have on the customer, quality system, the environment, and on his/her employment at Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America.
• The associate has the responsibility and ability to suspend production if product quality becomes questionable and to immediately inform supervision or management if another associate or department deviates from proper environmental practices.

This associate is also responsible for developing new and revising, as necessary, existing departmental procedures and processes to ensure that CTPAT minimum security criteria is being maintained as part of the department and company’s overall commitment to supply chain security.

The physical and non-physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Please see MEAA Policy No. 6-165 for information on the interactive process and requesting reasonable accommodations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent experience plus 10+ years of import/export experience working for an import broker or a medium to large Automotive corporation
• Broad import/export knowledge, including a deep understanding of U.S. customs regulations, HTS classifications, import duties, free trade zones, ADD/CVD laws, FDA/FTC requirements, plus export controls and economic sanctions
• Advanced Excel and/or Access and data analysis skills
• Extensive experience with the ACE system

Preferred

• U.S. Customs Broker License preferred
• Master’s degree a plus

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $111,200 and $152,900/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including commissions based on achieving individual performance and/or sales metrics, incentive compensation and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these additional compensation and benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, domestic partnership, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status (except when one of these criteria is a legally permissible bona- fide occupational qualification).

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the Company, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information.

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