Brief Role Description

This position is Career Level 20P, and is located in Reston, VA with a Role Classification of Hybrid.

Role Summary

The role requires team-oriented skills and extensive and constant collaboration with respective NAR leadership and colleagues, other business units within NAR as well as VWGoA, VWAG, and other foreign corporate entities logistics and customs departments. The role also actively promotes the company’s vision of integrity and compliance and leads their respective team with these company principles. Ensure compliance with import and export regulations concerning: classification, valuation, quantity, origin declaration, Free Trade Agreement eligibility, ongoing process maintenance, duty reclamation, training and other areas as identified by the business.

Role Responsibilities

Compliance – 40%

• Track performance of Customs service providers, compliance programs and savings opportunities for monthly reporting
• Provide support to Supply Chain to ensure least cost duty minimizing alternatives to global sourcing decisions
• Develop and manage internal control programs for import and export compliance
• Research and provide technical assistance in interpretation of laws/regulations, product description, harmonized tariff codes, country of origin and for the resolution of all import/export compliance issues for the region/country.
• Positively represents VW to government agencies as required.
• Provide detailed, accurate analysis and reporting to management as requested
• Work in collaboration with Purchasing and Suppliers to verify country of origin status for Free Trade Agreement purposes.
• USMCA Reconciliation Analysis and Filing
• Value Reconciliation Analysis and Filing
• Oversee and manage FTA process, including solicitations, qualification calculations, communication with various business units, etc.
• AALA/Café Calculations
• Fixed Asset Assist Analysis and data entry
• Maintain and audit special programs (C-TPAT, PCMS, Reconciliation, etc.)
• Continuously develops and maintains extensive knowledge of multimodal/global freight forwarding and customs clearance requirements.
• Remains in daily and constant contact with VWGoA Customs department and maintains corporate import and export database in collaboration with the Customs department
• Understands and maintains knowledge of US and various foreign customs regulations, import and export limits, and requirements
• Other tasks and duties as assigned

Operational Supervision and Support – 40%

• Operational supervision and oversight of Customs Specialists in various key areas related, but not limited, to:
  • Free Trade Agreement process and solicitations
  • Free Trade Agreement qualification process and calculation
  • C-TPAT
  • Value Reconciliation
  • USMCA Reconciliation
  • Department of Labor Bureau Price Index Data
• Ad hoc technical and conceptual guidance/support related, but not limited to:
  • Foreign Trade Zone Operations
  • Import/Export Compliance
  • Post Entry
  • Special Programs
  • Duty reclamation and impact
• Key backup to Customs Manager and Dir Customs and Trade Compliance. Decision making authority related to customs operational and compliance matters
• Global Trade Management System software lead vendor liaison
• Work with software vendor to ensure system accuracy and stability. Facilitate and lead business meetings as needed in support of system maintenance and enhancements
• Supervisory responsibility related to departmental training
• Communicates with VWGoA customs and remains informed with ongoing topics and potential concerns, issues and challenges including those of Group Brand Worldwide logistics and customs departments.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned

Financial – 20%

• Creation and maintenance of Customs Duty Accruals
• Ledger Analysis of Duty postings and Accrual Performance
• Duty Projections and impact analysis reporting for planning round/forecast
• Ad Hoc query analysis requests as needed related to Customs
• Customs representative with Finance/Controlling team for actual, forecast, and planning round activities
• Tariff reporting and analysis as required for VWGoA and VW AG
• Duty impact analysis for business units as requested

Qualifications

Years of Relevant Experience:

• 7+ years of direct experience with international logistics and customs systems and formalities

Education:

• Required - Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Political Science, or equivalent experience
• Desired -  Licensed US Customs Broker                                

Skills:

• Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
• Communication skills – interpersonal/presentation/written for all levels of management and support staff
• Integration – joining people, processes or systems
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Initiative – self-starter, ability to work independently
• Detail Orientation – demonstrated record of precision and integrity
• Highly proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
• Highly proficient skills in the use of software and data analysis
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Eloquent English language presentation skills
• Highly organized and dependable
• Excellent teamwork ability and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Proven ability to multi-task

Required  Skills:

• Minimum 5 years in a similar or compatible role
• 4 year Bachelor‘s Degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Business, Finance or a combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of customs valuation rules, reconciliation concepts, entry audits, clearance procedure, classification rules and PGA requirements.
• Customs broker license
• Conceptual understanding of Duty Drawback, FTZ, FTA, KORUS
• Knowledge of accounting procedures;
• Understanding of Logistics operation processes, Inventory flows, MRP and database management;
• Understanding of purchasing, accounting and goods receipt  relationships;
• Working knowledge of SAP/ ERP – MM & PP
• Understanding of automotive-related Customs regulations
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Experience with writing Customs rulings and responding to Customs requests for information
• Experience with U.S. Customs procedures & trade practices & ability to interpret regulations
• Experience with of federal & international Customs laws & familiarity with various sources of Customs information
• Working knowledge of Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification rules
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, select audit samples & write result reports
• Ability to independently undertake the development, implementation, & on-going management of Customs processes & procedures
• Ability to integrate existing & new Customs procedures into the Corporation through cooperative work with other processes
• Ability to work independently
• Analytical skills & ability to recognize areas that create Customs concerns & adjustments
• Ability to locate varied sources of information & apply information obtained
• Ability to train others on Customs procedures
• Demonstrated knowledge of the following:
  • USMCA/FTA
  • FTA Reconciliation
  • Value Reconciliation
  • C-TPAT
  • Foreign Trade Zones               

Compensation Data

Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is established within a range.  This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role.  The base pay for this position will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.  Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work location.  Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future.   

This position is located in Reston, VA. The pay range for this location is ($111,000 - $199,800). 

Benefits for this position include:
•    Eligibility for annual performance bonus
•    Healthcare benefits
•    401(k), with company match
•    Defined contribution retirement program
•    Tuition reimbursement
•    Company lease car program
•    Paid time off