Customs Compliance Analyst

Customs Compliance Analyst

FINANCES

MISSION

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Responsible for supporting all customs compliance activities related to the import and export of goods in the U.S. as assigned by the U.S. Customs Compliance Manager and Regional Import/Export Leader.

Responsibilities & Activities

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Responsibility 1: Support in all aspects of customs compliance regarding the import and export of goods in the U.S. for all Plastic Omnium U.S. facilities.

Activity 1.1 – Tracking and support of all inquiries pertaining to import/export compliance matters.

Activity 1.2 – Audit of import entries and export filings.

Activity 1.3 – Communicate with suppliers, clients, and internal teams to provide information on shipment status and resolve any issues that may arise.

Activity 1.4 – Product classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), Schedule B and the HTS of other countries.

Activity 1.5 – Assistance with landed-cost analysis by providing duty rates and other fees applicable to the products.

Activity 1.6 – Country of origin determination.

Activity 1.7 – Determination other regulatory requirements (e.g., Partner Government Agency (PGA) oversight, Antidumping and Countervailing Duties (ADD/CVD), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), etc.) for imported and exported products.

Activity 1.8 – Export license and Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) determination.

Activity 1.9 – Restricted Party Screening review.

Activity 1.10 – Duty validation, tracking and reconciliation of Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal data (U.S.) and Canada Border Services Agency Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) portal data.

Activity 1.11 – Creation and implementation of metrics, policies, procedures, and work instructions in compliance with customs recordkeeping regulations - including the creation and maintenance of a comprehensive database for all entry and export records and designated locations for storage of all records.

Responsibility 2: Development and maintenance of a comprehensive HTSUS classification database.

Activity 2.1 – Confirmation of current information and maintenance of a comprehensive database of HTSUS classifications for all Plastic Omnium U.S. facilities – Raw Materials, Finished Goods, Components, and Dunnage.

Activity 2.2 – Creation and maintenance of a comprehensive HTSUS classification database for all Plastic Omnium U.S. facilities - Tooling, Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) Products, Fixed Assets (Including Temporary Operations).

Activity 2.3 - Creation and implementation of metrics, policies, procedures, and work instructions for all databases and pertinent backup documentation, including but not limited to, bills of materials (BOMs), prints, engineering drawings, samples, etc.

Responsibility 3: Responsible for the application of the various preferential trade agreement (PTA) benefits for qualifying goods for all Plastic Omnium facilities in the U.S.

Activity 3.1 – Qualification review of products under various preferential trade programs and their specific rules of origin requirements.

Activity 3.2 – Conduct supplier solicitation and validation of supplier’s certificate of origin documentation.

Activity 3.3 – Creation and maintenance of annual solicitation spreadsheet of all parts solicited.

Activity 3.4 – Preparation of PTA certificates of origin (both blanket and shipment-specific).

Activity 3.5 – Respond to customer requests for PTA certificates of origin as well as other requested documentation pertaining to various U.S. programs (e.g., Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE), American Automobile Labeling Act (AALA), Buy America).

Activity 3.6 – Creation and maintenance of an annual request spreadsheet for all parts requested for PTA certification as well as other requested documentation pertaining to various U.S. programs (e.g., CAFE, AALA, Buy America).

Activity 3.7 – Creation and implementation of dashboards, metrics, policies, procedures, and work instructions pertaining to PTA certification as well as other requested documentation pertaining to various U.S. programs (e.g., CAFE, AALA, Buy America).

Responsibility 4: Support for any inquiries or requests by the Law Offices (external consultant) pertaining to customs compliance.

Responsibility 5: Support for the administration and control of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) programs for all Plastic Omnium facilities in the U.S.

Activity 5.1 – Support for training at all Plastic Omnium U.S. facilities.

Activity 5.2 – On-site visits for validation.

Activity 5.3 – Support for completion of Scorecards for security summary validation.

Responsibility 6: Assistance in the supervision of customs brokers and freight forwarders, including development and measuring of approved metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs) and process improvements.

Responsibility 7: Accepts additional responsibilities and performs unique projects as directed by the U.S. Customs Compliance Manager or Regional Import/Export Leader.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person