Sr. Customs Specialist

We are seeking an expert, highly analytical Senior Customs Tariff Classification Specialist to lead our tariff classification compliance program. The successful candidate will be part of the Global Customs & Trade Compliance (GCTC) organization that is responsible for the company’s customs and trade compliance activity throughout the world. The team focuses on ensuring the company’s imports and exports are handled efficiently and legally compliantly. This position’s overall purpose is to play a crucial role in establishing and overseeing customs and international trade compliance activities for the company’s U.S. operations. Your expertise will optimize duty/tariffs and ensure strict compliance across Adient’s supply chain.

• →Participate in annual planning and budgeting for duty expenses.
• →Provide reviews and impacts of various trade-related actions as needed.
• →Develop and maintain internal controls and procedures.
• →Audit/monitor activities of Adient’s personnel and its service providers.
• →Perform data analytics to identify issues, risks and opportunities that may arise.
• →Develop and deploy training and communication updates concerning compliance risk areas, enforcement trends, existing trade laws, regulations and developments in applicable laws and regulations.
• →Oversee implementation and operation of information technology solutions.
• →Provide technical advice to local and regional operations, management, and senior leadership.
• →Partner with regional management and the business on Strategic projects.
• →Coordinate with other functional partners, such as: Commercial, Finance, Risk Management, Legal Counsel, Tax, Information Systems, Procurement, Supply Planning, Logistics, etc. to resolve and/or improve related activities.
• →Perform customs & trade related projects, as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university is required.
• Advanced knowledge of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs), WCO Explanatory Notes, and specific automotive exclusions and determining US Harmonized Tariff Classifications (including Chapter 98 and Chapter 99).
• Ability to interpret automotive engineering drawings and CAD specifications.
• Demonstrated expertise in applying tariff classifications to Antidumping/Countervailing Duty cases, and with Free Trade Agreement eligibility.
• Expertise in the laws governing the import and export of goods, export controls, sanctions, embargoes, etc.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, and Power BI.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, presentation skills, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of regulations of government agencies other than Customs & Border Protection that impact cross border trade in the United States.
• 4 years’ experience in a global trade compliance or related position.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work within teams and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written.

• U.S. Customs Brokers License (LCB).
• Experience in SAP, QAD, Global Trade Management applications
• Trade compliance and/or classification experience with automotive supplier or manufacturer.
• Knowledge of EU (European Union), APAC and other non-U.S. regimes is a plus.