Customs Analyst

GENERAL

• Responsible as the process owner and management of the free trade agreement process which includes, but is not limited to, solicitation, document review, supplier follow up, requests for customer FTA qualification, verification of, and providing customer FTA  information in format required by customer
• Responsible as the process owner and management for customer requests for information related to customs and free trade agreements.  Includes, but is not limited to, LVC statements, accumulated value statements, AALA analysis/completion, country of origin affidavits, manufacturer affidavits
• Provide technical and operational support to Group Corporate, division, and other internal Magna stakeholders.  Internal stakeholders include, but are not limited to, Purchasing, Finance, Legal, Sales, R & D, Program Managers and Engineering. 
• Support Magna cross functional teams and divisions with Duty Impact analysis to assist with sourcing decisions, customer quotes and landed cost calculations
• Responsible for determining HTS tariff classification for production parts and non-production parts.  Responsibility includes entering data into “ORIGIN” database and maintaining rationale incorporating the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI). 
• Maintain and periodically review tariff classification database
• Ensure recordkeeping requirements are complied with for Canada, U.S. and Mexico for all tariff classification rationale and free trade agreement solicitation and qualification
• Provide operational support to MML divisions such as, but not limited to, hand carry shipments, shipment issues/delays and reporting of shipment status/updates
• Support Trade Compliance Manager on metrics, customs audits, and internal customs reviews
• Support the Trade Compliance Manager in managing customs broker relationship and respond to broker’s requests for information on incoming shipments to obtain and provide critical information to broker to ensure highest levels of import entry compliance are met
• Facilitate post entry adjustments as necessary (refunds and corrections)
• Develop and maintain good working relationship with each division   
• Responsible as the process owner and management of CARM and its corresponding processes.  Process includes monitoring of the release prior to payment bond and ensuring timely payment of applicable duties and taxes to CBSA             
• Monitor US CBP ACE monthly to ensure there are no Customs requests for information that may have been missed
• Work with Trade Compliance Manager to respond to customs requests for information and other customs or other government agency enforcement issues 
• Develop and maintain internal controls to ensure that divisions are compliant with Canadian, Mexican and U.S. customs regulations, and that reasonable care and responsible supervision as it relates to transactions involving Canadian, Mexican, U.S. and international customs.
• Prepare reports as required by management (division and group and Magna corporate)
• Actively participate in annual Magna Customs Summit
• Process mapping and maintaining of department procedures
• Monitor and maintain required Canadian, U.S. and Mexican customs bonds, guarantees, permits and licenses
• Perform other customs related tasks not specifically mentioned but may be required from time to time

• Upholds the principles of the Magna Employee’s Charter, Magna’s Operational Principles, Magna’s Environmental Health and Safety Policy & Procedures, MML Quality Policy, Program Execution Process and Business Protocols.  Must understand and respect the laws and cultures in countries which Magna conducts business & Magna compliances.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Must understand and comply the laws and cultures in countries which Magna conducts business & Magna compliances.
• Involvement in financial matters is on a level of providing data only and/or making recommendations.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

• No direct reports

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Ensure all safety and non-safety rules and regulations are followed
• Ensure adherence to established quality and housekeeping standards
• Review and adhere to MML’s health and safety, environmental, and quality standards, operating procedures, and policies
• Respond immediately to items brought to his/her attention with respect to hazards, defects or non-compliance issues
• Understand and uphold the policies that prohibit workplace violence and harassment
• In addition to the above, the duties include those specified under the Occupational Health & Safety Act

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a customs & trade related field
• Minimum Grade 12 Education

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Familiarity with Mexico Customs Requirements
• Familiar with ERP systems (Baan, CMS, SAP and Trans4M etc.)
• Customs Certified Specialist Designation preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Team Player
• Time management skills
• Customer oriented (internal and external)
• Good written skills
• U.S. & Canada regulatory import, export trade compliance experience
• Complete understanding of US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) regulations, including knowledge of customs classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the US and CA
• Knowledge of Free Trade Agreements, Special Trade Programs, Goods Returned programs and their relevant documentary requirements
• Understand country of origin and marking issues, recordkeeping requirements and duty deferral programs
• Willingness to learn new regulatory requirements within and outside of North America
• Ability to problem solve
• Excellent excel spreadsheet skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer. This position may require domestic or cross border travel (10%).