Trade Compliance Administrator

Location:Monroe, Georgia, United StatesJob ID:R0065926Date Posted:2024-11-15Company Name:HITACHI ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.Profession (Job Category):Customer Service & Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:On January 1, 2021, Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd., Keihin Corporation, Showa Corporation and Nissin Kogyo Co., Ltd. merged to form Hitachi Astemo, Ltd., a world-leading mobility solutions provider focusing on advanced mobility technologies within the fields of electrification, autonomous driving, and connectivity to help reduce environmental damage, decrease traffic accidents, and improve comfort. The name "Astemo" is derived from the words "Advanced Sustainable Technologies for Mobility" and describes the mission of the integrated company to "provide a safe, sustainable and comfortable mobility life through technologies that contribute to an advanced and sustainable society". Our people are at the heart of achieving these goals, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.We recruit and develop people from diverse backgrounds who can bring their skills and experience to our organization and make us even more effective.  Own the Future and become a part of the team. We have a current career opportunity as a Trade Compliance Administrator.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSImport• Create/review and provide oversight for Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification and Schedule B among multiple company sites, requiring excellent problem-solving skills, methodical thinking, and teamwork with other company departments• Assign HTS classifications for new components, finished goods, machines/equipment, vehicles, and other company imported goods• Receive electronic import shipment notifications• Prepare and provide instruction to brokers for import (BIL)• Assist broker with managing and executing company standard procedures• Monitor and apply duty savings protocol• Assist with other projects, as neededExport• Utilize the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) for export control and be able to assign appropriate ECCNs for export compliance• Support and ensure company pre-export screening procedures are executed• Provide instruction to shipping and freight forwarders for export transactions• Generate export control documents• Prohibited parties screening• Oversee Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) company policies are maintained and executed• Maintain, and update, the company C-TPAT profile with U.S. Customs for annual approval• Lead periodic C-TPAT audits by U.S. CustomsFTA/COO/PGA/Etc• Maintain internal local content database by acquiring country of origin information from suppliers• Help maintain accurate country of origin information in the shipping database• Create and report local content reporting programs (USMCA, AALA, CAFE, Manufacturers Affidavit, etc.) including all reporting duties to customers and/or the government• Other government agency Import/Export requirements, EPA, NHTSA, FCC, FDA, FAA, etc. as requiredRecordkeeping / Training / Etc.• Maintain daily import and export logs and liquidation dates• Ensure import/export document retention• Utilize Incoterms and provide guidance to employees for proper use• Continuous education - Internal and external training seminars for position• Provide continuing education to employees• Conduct Import/Export training to new-hire employees• Complete annual internal audits• Update Import and Export Manuals annually per new regulations and/or company procedures.• General staff supportQUALIFICATIONS:• Possess 4-year college degree, Customs Broker License preferred• 5 years of industry experience• Excellent analytical and communication skills• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project• High level of customer interface experience• Ability to work independently with minimal direction• Well organized, detail orientedSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:NoneWORKING CONDITIONS:Physical Demands: Occasionally lift up to 25 poundsWork Environment: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time.Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Since we only hire the best and want to maintain a safe and pleasant work environment for all, final candidates are subject to drug screen and background checks. Hitachi is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesIf you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to jobs@hitachi-automotive.us. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.