Honda
Customs Administrator
Honda, Marysville, Ohio, us, 43041
Job Purpose
The Trade Compliance Department implements and coordinates compliance and supply chain security activities relating to all import and export activity done by or on behalf of AHM, HDMA, HPD, HACI, and Honda Aero. From an import perspective, the department is primarily concerned with declaring the proper value, classification, and rate of duty as well as other information applicable to imported merchandise and providing this to U.S. Customs and other governmental agencies. Trade Compliance is also responsible for ensuring compliance under export regulations, including denied party screening, on-boarding foreign nationals, and assigning ECCN numbers. Trade Compliance participates in various preferential programs to designed to eliminate, reduce, or defer tariffs including Duty Drawback and Free Trade Agreement which requires product qualification analysis, certification validation, and interaction with suppliers, outside vendors, and government agencies.
The Customs Admin is responsible for learning about all aspects of the Trade Compliance Department and our role within the organization. Responsible for monitoring and managing customs clearance through coordination with external Customs Brokerage firms, supporting local content reporting activities, or assisting with other daily tasks. Responsible for gathering and analyzing data elements and reviewing documentation prepared by others and to help develop solutions for any problems or issues.
Key Accountabilities• Support department operations relative to import and export functions, supply chain security (CTPAT), local content reporting, and preferential trade programs. Manage customs clearance of imported merchandise containing the required data elements per the regulatory requirements and deadline. Support export compliance procedures such as denied party screening, on-boarding foreign nationals, and researching export sanctions. Manage local content reporting required for various government regulations; interact with suppliers to gather detailed part cost data. Learn and understand local content calculation methodologies.• Continuous learning and self-development of technical aspects of international trade & customs and Honda's business objectives and operations.Gain exposure to government regulations, technical documentation and systems and how they are used for presentation and reporting to appropriate Federal government agencies (Customs and Border Protection, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), DOT/NHTSA, EPA, FDA, etc...Learn and use Honda's internal systems (Cost Simulation, DBOM, GPCS, SRM, etc...) to perform tasks to support departmental projects and daily tasks.Gain understanding of Honda's product lines, production facilities, and overall business objectives.• Development and maintenance of written instructions, operation standards, training documents, and back-up documentation to substantiate work performed to support governmental audits, verification, or validation of data, and to follow reasonable care and record retention requirements.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
BA/BS Degree in International Business, Business Administration, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred, but other applicable education and experience considered.
0-3 years' import/export and trade compliance experience within the industry or with a customs broker or freight forwarderLicensed Customs Broker; Certified Customs Specialist preferred
Analytical, compliance mind-set, detail oriented, and organizational skills necessaryKnowledge of US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) import regulations (19 CFR), policies and procedures, as well as programs including Reconciliation, Valuation, HTS, COO, and audit.Excellent oral and written communication skills; presentation skillsComputer skills including proficiency with MS Office Word, high proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other database experience is preferred
Decisions Expected
Compliance determinationsWorkload management to ensure timely submission of entries, reports, and certifications.
Working Conditions
Office setting which may require overtime. Ability to travel to other Honda facilities, supplier companies or conferences to gather information and data.
Bring the Future
Honda is driven by a passionate workforce that is proud of the quality products we produce and the goals we aim to accomplish. Our associates charge forward through guidance of the Honda 2030 Vision: Lead the advancement of mobility and enable people everywhere in the world to improve their daily lives.
You're invited tobring your skills, bring your background, and bring the future at Honda.
Apply today.
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The Trade Compliance Department implements and coordinates compliance and supply chain security activities relating to all import and export activity done by or on behalf of AHM, HDMA, HPD, HACI, and Honda Aero. From an import perspective, the department is primarily concerned with declaring the proper value, classification, and rate of duty as well as other information applicable to imported merchandise and providing this to U.S. Customs and other governmental agencies. Trade Compliance is also responsible for ensuring compliance under export regulations, including denied party screening, on-boarding foreign nationals, and assigning ECCN numbers. Trade Compliance participates in various preferential programs to designed to eliminate, reduce, or defer tariffs including Duty Drawback and Free Trade Agreement which requires product qualification analysis, certification validation, and interaction with suppliers, outside vendors, and government agencies.
The Customs Admin is responsible for learning about all aspects of the Trade Compliance Department and our role within the organization. Responsible for monitoring and managing customs clearance through coordination with external Customs Brokerage firms, supporting local content reporting activities, or assisting with other daily tasks. Responsible for gathering and analyzing data elements and reviewing documentation prepared by others and to help develop solutions for any problems or issues.
Key Accountabilities• Support department operations relative to import and export functions, supply chain security (CTPAT), local content reporting, and preferential trade programs. Manage customs clearance of imported merchandise containing the required data elements per the regulatory requirements and deadline. Support export compliance procedures such as denied party screening, on-boarding foreign nationals, and researching export sanctions. Manage local content reporting required for various government regulations; interact with suppliers to gather detailed part cost data. Learn and understand local content calculation methodologies.• Continuous learning and self-development of technical aspects of international trade & customs and Honda's business objectives and operations.Gain exposure to government regulations, technical documentation and systems and how they are used for presentation and reporting to appropriate Federal government agencies (Customs and Border Protection, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), DOT/NHTSA, EPA, FDA, etc...Learn and use Honda's internal systems (Cost Simulation, DBOM, GPCS, SRM, etc...) to perform tasks to support departmental projects and daily tasks.Gain understanding of Honda's product lines, production facilities, and overall business objectives.• Development and maintenance of written instructions, operation standards, training documents, and back-up documentation to substantiate work performed to support governmental audits, verification, or validation of data, and to follow reasonable care and record retention requirements.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
BA/BS Degree in International Business, Business Administration, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred, but other applicable education and experience considered.
0-3 years' import/export and trade compliance experience within the industry or with a customs broker or freight forwarderLicensed Customs Broker; Certified Customs Specialist preferred
Analytical, compliance mind-set, detail oriented, and organizational skills necessaryKnowledge of US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) import regulations (19 CFR), policies and procedures, as well as programs including Reconciliation, Valuation, HTS, COO, and audit.Excellent oral and written communication skills; presentation skillsComputer skills including proficiency with MS Office Word, high proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other database experience is preferred
Decisions Expected
Compliance determinationsWorkload management to ensure timely submission of entries, reports, and certifications.
Working Conditions
Office setting which may require overtime. Ability to travel to other Honda facilities, supplier companies or conferences to gather information and data.
Bring the Future
Honda is driven by a passionate workforce that is proud of the quality products we produce and the goals we aim to accomplish. Our associates charge forward through guidance of the Honda 2030 Vision: Lead the advancement of mobility and enable people everywhere in the world to improve their daily lives.
You're invited tobring your skills, bring your background, and bring the future at Honda.
Apply today.
Dream. Create. Drive. Repeat.
">Join Our Career Community >