Job Description
Job Description
Summary
The Toyoda Gosei Group is a leading global manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive components, safety systems and LEDs. Globally Headquartered in Japan with a network of 67 group companies in 17 countries and regions, the Group brings its extensive range of products to customers all over the world.
Toyoda Gosei North America (headquartered in Troy, MI) has an opening for a Lead Customs Specialist in the Legal department. The Lead Customs Specialist functions with a high degree of autonomy and is responsible for providing professional level Import/export compliance support for Toyoda Gosei (TG) North America Corporation (TGNA) and TGNA Manufacturing Companies (AMCs).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Complete USMCA (or other FTA) assessments and surveys supporting OEM annual requirement submissions.
• Offer trade policy guidance to optimize production layout for new business growth planning.
• Maintain (or support development) internal systems related to trade policy reflecting latest environment condition.
• Interpret changepoints related to International Trade Policies and support TG NAMC impact assessment.
• Comprehensive product review of HTS (Harmonized Tariff Codes) ensuring accurate compliance is adhered to.
• Single point contact for TG NAMC support related to Customs evaluation, shipments, and related Trade Policies.
• Ensure (or support development) compliance and standardization of procedures for all Customs related activities.
• Examines classification and value of imported goods in order to support requirements for USMCA, AALA and CAFÉ.
• Confirms documentation according to import requirements, considering legal restrictions and country of origin.
• Determines duty and taxes to be paid on imported/exported goods, considering its classification and value.
• Issues or denies requests to release imported merchandise depending on importer's meeting legal requirements.
• Audit Customs entries to ensure accurate declaration of value, HTS classification, USMCA Certification, country of origin, and tariff code rules applied.
• Cross collaboration with TG NAMC and Customs Brokers ensuring policy, evaluation, and rules are followed.
• Create, update, maintain, and issue annual USMCA Certifications on file for Customs Brokers and OEM.
• Monitor and Oversee TG Customs continuous bond process and requirements (saturation, renewal, etc.)
• Support pre-production finished good HTS classification for TG products prior to start of mass production.
• Maintains standards for procedures and reporting, including valuation, classification and document retention.
• Function in a highly collaborative environment where flexibility and teamwork are crucial to individual success.
• Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts (kaizen)
• This role requires the completion of other duties as assigned
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
Certifications and Education
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, International Business, Trade Compliance or related field is required, or equivalent years of relevant experience is required
Experience
• Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in Customs, Foreign Trade Compliance or relative function is required
• Prior experience with US Customs (CBP) process and tariff evaluation rules (RVC, TS, NC, etc.) related to auto parts/industry
Physical Requirements
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Technology Competencies
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suites with capability to make regular reports to internal/external parties is required
Work Environment
• Office Environment
Additional Competencies
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines is required (internal, customer, third party)
• Effective verbal, non-verbal, negotiation and written communication skills are required
• Ability to sustain a high degree of professionalism in interacting with internal and external customers is required
• Effective attention to detail, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills are required
Benefits (subject to eligibility):
• Hybrid Work Style (if eligible)
• Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Program)
• Company Paid STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D
• Generous Employer Contribution to HSA
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K Company Match
• Paid Time Off/Holidays
• Free Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Reimbursement Programs (Cellphone, Tuition, Vehicle, etc.)
• Multiple Free Wellness Programs Offered