Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $50,600.00 - $81,800.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
hybrid work schedule
Professional development opportunities
Employee Discounts
Job Description
Volkswagen Group is a globally recognized leader in the automotive industry, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Established with a rich tradition of innovation and engineering excellence, the Group stands as one of the world's foremost automobile manufacturers and is the largest carmaker within Europe. The Volkswagen Group encompasses a diverse portfolio of twelve prominent brands originating from seven European countries, including Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, SKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania, and MAN. This collection of brands represents a comprehensive range of vehicles from luxury and performance to commercial and heavy-duty trucks, reinforcing Volkswagen's commitment to... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Political Science or equivalent experience
- 5 to 7 years of direct experience in international logistics and customs systems and formalities
- 3 to 5 years experience in an automotive compliance role or equivalent
- Working experience in automotive import regulations
- Working knowledge of customs valuation rules, reconciliation concepts, entry audits, clearance procedures, classification rules and PGA requirements
- Conceptual understanding of duty drawback, FTZ and FTA
- Knowledge of accounting procedures
- Understanding of logistics operation processes, inventory flows and database management
- Understanding of purchasing, accounting and goods receipt relationships
- Working knowledge of SAP/ERP MM and PP
- Understanding of automotive-related customs regulations
- Ability to write customs rulings and respond to customs information requests
- Working knowledge of U.S. customs procedures and trade practices
- Familiarity with federal and international customs laws
- Working knowledge of harmonized tariff schedule classification rules
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data, select audit samples and write result reports
- Ability to independently develop, implement and manage customs processes and procedures
- Ability to integrate customs procedures into corporate processes
- Ability to work independently
- Strong analytical skills to recognize customs concerns and adjustments
- Ability to locate varied sources of information and apply them
Job Qualifications
- 5 to 7 years of direct experience with international logistics and customs systems and formalities
- Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Political Science or equivalent experience
- Licensed US Customs Broker (desired)
- Analytical and conceptual thinking skills
- Strong communication skills including interpersonal, presentation and written
- Proficiency in MS Office with advanced Excel skills
- Ability to integrate people, processes and systems
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Complex problem solving abilities
- Self-starter capable of working independently
- Detail orientation with precision and integrity
- 3-5 years experience in automotive compliance or equivalent
- Working knowledge of automotive import regulations
- Understanding of customs valuation rules, reconciliation concepts, entry audits, clearance procedures, classification rules and PGA requirements
- Knowledge of duty drawback, FTZ, FTA
- Familiarity with accounting procedures
- Understanding of logistics operation processes, inventory flows and database management
- Knowledge of purchasing, accounting and goods receipt relationships
- Experience with SAP/ERP MM and PP modules
- Understanding of automotive-related customs regulations
- Ability to write customs rulings and respond to customs information requests
- Knowledge of US customs procedures and trade practices
- Familiarity with federal and international customs laws
- Ability to classify under Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- Experience in analyzing data, selecting audit samples and report writing
- Capability to develop, implement and manage customs processes
- Ability to integrate customs procedures into corporation
- Strong analytical skills to identify customs concerns and adjustments
- Ability to independently locate and apply information
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Spanish language fluency (desired)
Job Duties
- Daily operational responsibility of production vehicles imported by VWGoA
- Primary contact supporting VWGoA export operations
- Export compliance training lead
- Daily parts operations processing
- Daily exception management related to import activity to resolve outstanding issues
- Create/manage document retention files for all customs entries
- Customs entry verification processing and post entry support
- Report/log issues and work with customs broker for corrective action and final resolution
- Acts as a support function for customs compliance functions when/where applicable
- Validate information against data in VWGoA import processing system
- Daily HTS classification activities for parts and equipment
- Liaise with broker on import/export customs clearance for vehicles and parts to ensure timely and accurate execution
- Lead and conduct entry audits to determine import/export compliance
- Track performance of customs service providers, compliance programs and savings opportunities for monthly reporting
- Ensure model code data entry to Global Trade Management system is timely and correct
- Vehicle removal approvals, prototype vehicle tracking, reminder emails
- Oversight of test vehicle program including communicating requirements for timely processing/import/export of test vehicles
- Customs facilitation of Eworkflow changes and adjustments for permanent and temporary removals
- Provide support to VWGoA after sales groups to ensure compliant and timely duty payments
- Work with end user of foreign trade zone (FTZ) to understand process and provide support
- Other tasks and duties as assigned
- Develop and manage internal control programs for import and export compliance
- Research and provide technical assistance on laws/regulations, product descriptions, harmonized tariff codes, and import/export compliance issues
- Represent VWGoA to government agencies as required
- Provide detailed and accurate reporting to management
- Collaborate with purchasing and suppliers to verify country of origin status for Free Trade Agreement purposes
- Value reconciliation analysis filing
- USMCA reconciliation analysis filing
- FTA/USMCA solicitation and certification validation
- FTA/USMCA qualification calculation and analysis reporting
- Ad hoc query analysis requests
- Customs representative for payment and billing processes
- Tariff reporting and analysis
- Monthly Department of Labor Bureau Price Index data reporting
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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