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American Axle & Manufacturing

Senior Analyst, Customs & Trade Compliance

American Axle & Manufacturing, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228


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Job Posting Title:

Senior Analyst, Customs & Trade Compliance

Job Description Summary:

#TeamAAM is searching for a Customs & Trade Compliance Senior Analyst to contribute to our Supply Chain Management team. This role will be based out of our Detroit Business Office in Detroit, MI. The Global Trade Compliance Senior Analyst is responsible for creating, maintaining, monitoring, and facilitating Customs compliance functions, special import trade programs, and overall import feasibility aspects of the import environment. This self-motivated and detail-oriented individual will interact with the different departments within AAM, and AAM service suppliers, to ensure that AAM is paying the appropriate amount of duties and on a timely basis to CBP. This position may also be required to interact with various U.S. Governmental agencies on behalf of AAM and support export operations as needed.

Job Description:

Function strategically with proposals, purchasing, sales, plants and other departments to support US and Canadian import operations.

Collaborate with customs brokers daily to facilitate timely/accurate filings in compliance with government regulation.

Respond to US and Canadian customs inquiries (CF28/29, PGA inquiries).

Post entry functions (including recordkeeping, audit, duty recovery, and corrective actions).

Maintain ACH processing for duty and tax payments.

Liaison for 3rd party service provider responsible for tariff classifications, FTA, COO and related activities.

Identify and track cost downs, process improvements and KPIs with customs brokers and 3rd party provider.

Support submission of internal audit activities.

Duty impact strategies/planning studies.

Development and facilitation of internal AAM training of departments.

Create/maintain trade compliance procedures.

Analyze KPI’s, trade related reporting and identify process improvements.

Lead business review meetings customs brokers, service providers and identify cost/process improvements.

All other duties, as assigned.

Required Skills and Education:

Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent.

Strong operational experience with import and export shipments (3-5 years minimum).

Technical knowledge of U.S. CBP regulation and Trade Program requirements.

HTS classification experience (automotive preferred).

Post entry correction processing.

ERP (i.e., Oracle, Plex preferred).

Basic understanding of Finance and Accounts Payable.

Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Flexible, able to meet tight deadlines, and team-oriented work ethic.

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Strong investigation and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

Bi-lingual (Spanish, English strongly preferred).

Customs Certifications or Licenses are a bonus, but not required.

Some understanding of Customs Regulations in Canada and Mexico.

Ability to travel (domestic and international), as necessary.

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are

Bringing the Future Faster

for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

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