Trade Compliance Specialist

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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Trade Compliance Specialist is responsible for daily operations for M.E. Divisions' Trade Compliance functions, data management systems, special import trade programs and overall import feasibility aspects of the import environment. This position supports the necessary interaction within the different M.E. Divisions, Departments within M.E., and M.E. service suppliers to ensure that M.E. is paying the appropriate amount of duties and on a timely basis to the applicable Customs agencies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Onsite Assessments of M.E. Divisions:

• Data mining, Classification review for accuracy
• Assist and follow through of open items, as assigned

Support development of corrective actions with Customs Agency:

• Customs inquires/Actions/CBPF-28/CPPF-29 responses
  
  • Classification
  • FTAs

Support Broker Directive functions:

• Trouble shooting concerns and patterns a broker is following
• Identify options for issue resolution
• Monitor excepting reporting and resolution

Daily operations completed within the M.E. Divisions Trade Compliance System (IP):

• ACE Reports as requested
• Classification process
  
  • Review and modify current HTS classifications as necessary by M.E. Division
  • Assignment of commodity HTS numbers on new parts, engineering change, service parts, etc.
  • Recordkeeping for "proof" of HTS assignment
  • FTA/Country of origin solicitations
  • Work with and Support 3rd Party service provider for supplier solicitation

• FTA/USMCA Checklist on receipt of vendor/supplier documents
• Work with vendor/suppliers on missing and/or incorrect documents

• FTA qualification processing
  
  • Support M.E. Divisions on FTA qualification

• Customer Request
  
  • Support M.E. Divisions to Complete and send to Customers as applicable
• Post entry audit internal controls and processing
  
  • Investigate identified exceptions
  • Work with Divisions on potential resolutions
  • Confirm identified options to Sr. TC Specialist/Trade Compliance Manager and communicate to broker as required.

Assist as required in project complete or any other assigned task
The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required.
Education/Skills/Special Knowledge - Customs Broker's License, CCS - preferred
Some Technical knowledge of Customs Regulations and Trade Program Requirements
Basic understanding of Customs Compliance Requirements (Canada and U.S.)
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Self-motivated, flexible, detail oriented and able to meet tight deadlines
Strong investigation and problem solving skills
Team oriented work ethic
Strong Microsoft application skills in Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
Experience:
Between 1 - 3 years of Customs experience
Between 1 - 3 years strong Classification experience
Between 1 - 3 years strong FTA/USMCA Solicitation, Qualification, Customer Responses experience
Between 1 - 3 years practical experience in ACE
Physical Demands/Work Environment - Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer and in manufacturing facilities.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, if required.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Exteriors