AddressAs the US & Canada Customs and Trade Manager you will collaborate with leadership to drive ongoing improvements of the Tenneco / DRiV supply chain and transportation group. Ensuring import and export materials are handled effectively, efficiently, and compliantly through identification, development and execution.
- Appointed as single operational point of contact for the US and Canadian Customs and Trade Compliance Team; position is intended to have direct reports.
- Oversee HTS and ECCN program compliance, including data management of within ERP, Trade Compliance and Broker Systems. Position will manage over global classification policies for all regions of import.
- Manage over Non-Customs Compliance Participating Government Agencies reporting, coordinate with internal departments for proper reporting and PGA declarations.
- Lead Special Trade Program team to support proper Free Trade Agreement declarations and support FTA Qualification support for customers.
- Support Duty Leakage Action Planning
- Support Supply Chain Security programs, not limited to CTPAT. Ensure timely filing of Import Security Files (ISF)
- Participate in landed cost modeling and support Make vs Buy decisions.
- Audit Customs Brokers against performance standards; conduct internal audits.
- Manage over US Customer returns from Canadian cross dock; assist in generating pro-forma invoices.
- Support with Duty Drawback claims
- Ensure proper valuation on import declarations; including management of the Value Reconciliation program and any additions to price paid or payable (Ex Assists)
- Support Customs Rulings in US and Canada
- Manage over Customs Requests for Information, Broker POA’s, Liquidated Damages etc.
- Support Export Document Consulate stamping
- Serve as the account owner for Canadian CARM and US ACE / CTPAT Systems
- Develop RoadMap for CTPAT Compliance program; formerly known as Importer Self-Assessment accreditation.
- Responsible for Monthly payment of Duties and Taxes to US and Canadian authorities
- Collaborate with finance on budget accruals for Imports.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering / business / materials management /supply chain / logistics required.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- 8+ years of related experience in international trade compliance with a good understanding of core trade principles such as product valuation, tariff classification, C-TPAT and Trade programs.
- Detailed understanding of supply chain logistics including air, ocean, truck, and rail, as well as knowledge and experience with warehousing, distribution, supplier and inventory management.
- Experience working with Global Teams in a matrixed environment.
- U.S. Customs Brokers license or similar certification is highly preferred.
- Experience and interaction with Customs, Partnering Government Agencies and other international government agencies.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership are essential. Ability to operate independently and interact with direct reports, supply chain, manufacturing, purchasing, finance, and outside service providers.
- Strong problem-solving skills, detail orientated, and analytical skills are required.
- Must have the ability to prioritize multiple projects / workflow and handle time efficiently to meet established timelines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word and Teams).
This position can be located in Northville or Southfield, Michigan or Skokie, Illinois.
