CUSTOMS ANALYST I

Job Title: Customs Analyst I | Department: Purchasing & Logistics | Facility: Toledo

[X] Full Time [ ] Part Time | Reports To (Title): Purchasing & Logistics Manager

MOBIS produces and supplies a wide variety of automotive components to customers, including component modules (chassis, cockpit, and front-end module), core system, eco-friendly, and DAS-mechatronics. Mobis delivers the design and development of advanced engineering, autonomous driving, infotainment, component modules, safety, brake and steering systems, lamps, ICS/electronics, and software development solutions that consider the safety and convenience of our customers as well as the future.

Purpose:

Under general supervision, reviews, approves, or holds for disposition, purchase requests received from departments; identifies, analyzes, and resolves purchasing issues within the company departments; responsible for identifying cost-saving opportunities, processing improvements, and negotiating contractual agreements.

Essential Duties:

• Daily monitoring, review, and analysis of all import data to ensure accuracy of reporting valuation, HTS classification, free trade status, etc. to the U.S. CBP through our customs broker.
• Communication with our suppliers, customs broker, U.S. CBP, and our internal customers to obtain all information and documentation needed to maintain compliance with all rules and regulations and ensure there is no delay in goods crossing the U.S. border.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and updates to management, and provide monthly metric reporting as needed.
• Monthly review and payment processing of all customs broker invoices, U.S. CBP duties and fees, and debits to suppliers as applicable for all customs entries.
• Process any accounts payable and accounts receivable related to the customs activities.
• Maintain implemented internal controls and identify possible areas of opportunity to improve.
• Create various customs certificates for Mobis parts as needed.
• Communicate with our broker and a third-party consultant to ensure all parts have accurate HTS classifications.
• Identify any possible duty avoidance and recovery efforts related to USMCA and other free trade agreements.
• Participate in approved Customs projects, including but not limited to value reconciliation, export compliance, etc.
• Research, review, and consult with a third party and our customs broker to obtain information regarding any changes in legislation that will affect our importation and exportation of goods.
• Manage record-keeping processes and the archive of records.
• Review and modify existing work instructions and workflows, as required.
• Performs other and/or special assignments as delegated.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, tasks relating to the following area will be assigned as required.

• Be a team player.
• Have great attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Be reliable (with a reliable mode of transportation).
• Strong work ethic.
• Must have proven multitasking and organizational skills.
• Service-oriented mindset.
• Good Computer Skills
• MS Office

Education / Skill / Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• General knowledge of logistics and customs activity and terminology preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication for effective reporting to management, customers, and suppliers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• Bilingual preferred (English / Spanish or Other)
• Willingness to travel to the Highland Park, Michigan Plant as needed.

Desired Specialized Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience With SAP
• Familiar With Paylocity
• Proven Abilities in Process Improvement
• MS Office with a strong understanding of MS Excel and working with large datasets to track and analyze raw data.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged Periods Of sitting to work on the computer
• Must Be Able to Lift 15 Pounds at Times.
• Must Be Able to Access and Navigate Each Department at The Organization's Facilities.

Expected Hours of Work:

• A typical work week is 40 hours.
• Working hours for employees are typically day starting 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Work Environment: Office work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment, which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ADA DISCLAIMER: Mobis North America is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process.

EEO STATEMENT: Mobis North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application. Mobis North America will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their 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 employer, or (c) consistent with Mobis North America legal duty to furnish information.