What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Customs Specialist position at Adient?
SUMMARY:
The Sr. Customs Specialist will be part of Adient's Global Customs and Trade Compliance (GCTC) organization, ensuring efficient and legally compliant imports and exports through expert management of classifications, valuations, analytics, audits, and special projects.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• The Sr. Customs Specialist will manage U.S. and Canadian tariff classifications, including advice, determinations, and audits of classification decision trees and external service providers.
• Oversee special tariff applications (e.g., Section 232, Section 301, ADD/CVD) and coordinate post-summary corrections and binding rulings as needed.
• Execute customs data analytics by maintaining databases, developing Power BI reports, and standardizing processes for complex datasets.
• Direct U.S. Customs Value Reconciliation by managing valuation processes, tooling reviews, and audits of declared values with external service providers.
• Support customs and trade compliance audits and controversies by analyzing relevant laws, coordinating with internal stakeholders, and addressing compliance risks.
• Lead special initiatives to boost trade compliance and cost avoidance, while contributing to planning, budgeting, training, internal controls, and IT solution implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Commercial, Finance, Risk Management, Legal, Tax, and others to resolve and improve trade-related activities.
QUALIFICATIONS MUST HAVE:
• Demonstrated expertise in customs, international trade compliance, import/export laws, export controls, sanctions, and embargoes.
• Proven experience applying tariff classifications in antidumping/countervailing duty cases and free trade agreement eligibility.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, and Power BI with exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a global trade compliance-related role.
QUALIFICATIONS NICE TO HAVE:
• U.S. Customs Broker License (LCB).
• Legal or paralegal background.
• Familiarity with EU, APAC, and other non-U.S. regulatory regimes.
EDUCATION NEEDED:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
