Customs Analyst

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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:
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.
Job Responsibilities:
Mission of the Position:
The Customs Analyst will have responsibility for various Customs compliance tasks to support Magna Powertrain (MPT) and Magna Electronics (ME) facilities supported by the MPT Customs Team. This position will be the Subject Matter Expert on Brokerage/Operations and will work closely with vendors, suppliers, manufacturers, and MPT/ME divisions to obtain information required by MPT's/ME's Customs Brokers to ensure compliant and timely import entries are filed with U.S. Customs and Border Protection as part of the Broker Referral process.
Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible as the process owner and management of the Broker Referral process, to obtain and provide critical information to MPT's/ME's customs brokers to ensure highest levels of import entry compliance are met
• Maximize duty savings opportunities via application of Free Trade Agreements (e.g., USMCA, KORUS), Special Trade Programs, and HTSUS 9801/9802, including solicitation and qualification as needed
• Support Magna cross functional teams and divisions with Duty Impact Analysis to assist with sourcing decisions and landed cost calculations
• Measure customs broker compliance with Magna's Broker Business Rules
• Provide operational support to MPT/ME divisions such as but not limited to hand carry shipments, shipment issues/delays, and reporting of shipment status/updates
• Manage Temporary Import Bond shipment process to determine proper applicability and tracking, requesting extensions as needed
• Provide reporting and analytical support for other Compliance Team initiatives via ACE Reports and/or Ad Hoc Reports from MPT/ME customs brokers
• Provide operational support to MPT/ME divisions as part of their Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) initiative
• Responsible for determining HTS classification for Non-Production parts/commodities
• Responsible to support implementation of automation and systems to streamline trade compliance processes and ensure timely adherence to international trade laws and documentation requirements.
• Provide decision support on day-to-day basis compliance matters
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Customers and Business Interfaces:

• Internal Magna Purchasing, Program Management, Engineering, and Materials teams
• External customers and suppliers

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or an Operations Management related field strongly preferred.
• 2 to 5 years of related work experience.
• U.S. & Canadian regulatory import, export, and re-export trade compliance experience.
• Complete understanding of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Regulations, including knowledge of Customs Valuation and Classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S. and Canada
• Knowledge of Free Trade Agreements, Special Trade Programs, HTSUS 9801/9802 and documentary requirements
• Understand country of origin and marking issues, recordkeeping requirements, and supply chain security regulations as they relate to imports.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 10% of the time

The above is intended to describe the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements and qualifications.
Magna Standards:

• Practice and maintain integrity while following Magna's Charter and Constitution.
• Follow Magna's Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.
• Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949).
• Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality, efficiency and reduce cost.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures to ensure duties of self are performed in a safe manner.
• Health & Safety responsibilities:
  • Understands and enforces Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures and rules.
  • Involved in accident / incident investigation, reporting and corrective actions.
  • Reviews safety incidents, memos, etc. with employees.
  • Train new employees.
  • Correct unsafe acts and conditions.
  • Ensure use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Assess employee safety performance as part of performance appraisal.
• Create a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge.
• Develop and maintain a responsive and cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers.
• Treat everyone with dignity, trust and respect.
• Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Comply with Magna's information and data protection policies.

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.
This job description reflects the core elements of a position. There may be additional requirements based on local laws and regulations which could be attached as an addendum.
Work Environment:
Office environment, 10% travel 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.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Powertrain