Import Operations Lead

The US Customs Northern & Southern Border Operations Lead and FAST coordinator is responsible to manage all Customs activities related to the importation and exportation of vehicles, parts and non-production materials in accordance with the U.S. Customs Laws and Regulations.  The responsibility is for shipments from the ports of entry from Canada & Mexico, and all air/ocean imports. 

Functions and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all classes of goods enter the United States with minimal delays

• Maintain liaison with US Customs Brokers, rail carriers, highway carriers and Stellantis Logistics to ensure adherence to internal processes and US Customs Requirements

• Coordinate timely processing of highway shipments through FAST (Free and Secure Trade)

• Handle all issues associated with the FAST & PAPS release process.

• Coordinate with our Mexico and Canada Customs team on allied shipments

• Consult with Stellantis Customs Compliance Manager to ensure qualified goods are entered claiming USMCA Free Trade Agreement 

• Support Duty Drawback Program to ensure that duties and taxes are recovered on products that qualify for duty drawback

• Work with North American Plant personnel and Logistics to comply with CTPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) requirements

• Manage our CTPAT Account in CBP’s CTPAT Portal

• Communicate with US Customs Officials to resolve border and post importation issues

• Respond to CF28/CF29/Liquidated Damages Notices issued by CBP

• Coordinate system development on US Customs requirements and make recommendations for changes that enhance the efficiency of operations and increase compliance with the regulations. 

• Represent Customs on various cross-functional teams at all levels in the organization

• Manage a service provider(s) for support with Import Operations and ensuring KPI’s are established and met

• Driving IT Process Improvements that streamline processes and increase compliance

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus on Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Finance, Economics or related field

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in Customs Compliance, preferably in the automotive industry

• Broad knowledge of US Customs rules and regulations

• Experience in associated supply chain management disciplines

• Prior experience supervising multi-disciplinary and operational teams

• Leadership skills managing professional team of customs technical experts

• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred
• U.S. Customs Broker License 

Skills / Abilities:

• Leadership skills managing professional team of customs technical experts

• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• Proficiency in working with Business Intelligence Tools

• Ability to run standardized and ad hoc reports in ACE (Automated Customs Environment)

Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented)