Nidec Mobility America Corporation(NMOA) is looking for an energetic and focused FTZ Compliance (Import-Export) Trade Coordinator within our 'Hybrid-to-remote' work environment. NMOA (St. Charles, IL), headquarters our family of Companies with facilities in the USA, Canada, Germany and Mexico (with our Sales Team based in Detroit Metro).As a world leader in sensing and control technology, we control the most discrete functions within an automobile – from seat switches, power window switches, and instrument panel controls, towards complex user interfaces. NMOA is directly involved with automotive OEM's and holds a leadership position within Nidec for product development with global vehicle makers. Objective Responsible as a Key Coordinator, ensuring continuous compliance with import/export transactions, including Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) and to conduct in-depth review of Nidec Mobility America's (NMOA's) trade compliance programs effectiveness/efficiency, and implement key compliance initiatives. Additionally, responsible for preparing reports to NMOA's leadership team, while supporting management with the accurate and timely execution of international trade functions.
Key Trade Compliance Responsibilities:
Enforcement: Actively monitor trade regulations, enforcement actions, and international trade agreements, while providing guidance and support to ensure that the company stays compliant with all applicable laws and regulations.
SOP's: Further develop SOP procedures EEI Filings Validated Country of Origin, Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Schedule and Export Classification Control Numbers
Program Effectiveness: Assess trade compliance programs' effectiveness, while continually optimizing logistics' operations.
Program Implementation & Coordination: Review/Implement compliance-related programs. Coordinate and manage processes to ensure they are in alignment with regulatory standards, including FTZ.Document Review & Compliance: Perform compliance reviews of import, export, and FTZ documentation, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of international shipments. Validate critical information such as Country of Origin, Valuation, and OGA filings.
Transaction Management: Respond to inquiries and maintain relationship with freight forwarders, customs brokers, suppliers and other stakeholders regarding documentation requirements and other import / export regulations to ensure timely customs clearance. Support complex import/export transactions, including valuation, provision schedules, and routing guidance. Assist management to ensure timely/accurate transactions to ensure regulation compliance.
Customs / Regulatory Communication: Sustain active communication with management and staff across multiple business functions to address and resolve compliance-related inquiries promptly.
Freight Forwarder & Customs Broker Support: Respond to inquiries from freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other vendors, ensuring timely clearance and compliance with documentation requirements for imports and exports.
Freight Bidding: Solicit detailed bids (RFP) from different carriers to elicit best price / delivery timelines / terms for moving NMOA's freight from one location to another (i.e., comparing offers from various carriers to secure the most suitable transportation option for NMOA's shipment detail needs).Vendor & Stakeholder Relationship Management: Maintain relationships with key partners, such as freight forwarders, customs brokers, and foreign suppliers, to ensure the efficient flow of tangible items and support compliance across the supply chain.
Performance Reporting: Generate performance metrics related to import/export processes and ensure the continual improvement practices. Prepare reports and presentations for NMOA's leadership team.
Customs Recordkeeping / Documentation: Manage and maintain customs records in compliance with CBP (Customs and Border Protection) regulations and the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), ensuring records are accurate and readily available for review.
C-TPAT: Primary contact person for C-TPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism)
Support Compliance Department Activities: Provide support for other compliance-related activities and special projects as assigned by NMOA's senior leadership.
Competencies:
Consultative Communication: Effectively communicate with management and staff across various business functions, providing Trade Compliance insights and recommendations.
Operations Expertise: Perform daily operational tasks related to import and export compliance under supervision or in collaboration with senior team members.
Trade Compliance Knowledge: Utilize expertise in international trade compliance operations, including the handling of import/export documentation, FTZ operations, Freight Bidding, and regulatory compliance.
Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of U.S. Customs regulations, foreign trade regulations, and international trade compliance, including experience with Country of Origin and valuation assessments.
Problem Solving: Ability to respond to compliance inquiries and resolve issues related to import/export operations efficiently.
Vendor / Relationship Management: Build and maintain positive working relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other key stakeholders to ensure the seamless material movement.
Attention to Detail: Ensure the accuracy and completeness of import/export documentation and compliance records in line with regulatory requirements.
Project / Process Management: Lead or participate in process improvement initiatives, manage complex projects, and contribute to overall operational efficiency.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in international business, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field or 5+ year's specific import/export subject matter expert work experience. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities 5+ years' experience in trade compliance, customs brokerage, or import/export operations. Advanced working knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, import/export laws, Foreign Trade Zones, Harmonized Tariff Schedules (HTS's), Freight Bidding, and other compliance requirements. Proficiency with trade compliance software (ex., Integration Point), ERP software (ex., QAD) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Experience in customs documentation Review, Valuation, and Country of Origin determination. Proficiency with KPI's (Key Performance Indicator), reporting, and compliance auditing. Excellent verbal/written communication skills, organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, while effectively communicating with cross-functional teams and external contacts. Scope of Supervision: Individual Contributor with responsibility to utilize Nidec Mobility Interdepartmental Resources If your qualifications and aspirations match those detailed for this key professional opportunity - I would appreciate hearing from you! For immediate consideration, please email (with a Word Format resume), directly to Ron. Ehredt@Nidec.comNOTE: This position Is Not open to external sourcing (Recruiting agencies)
