Schaeffler, a global automotive & industrial supplier, is seeking a Coordinator - Strategic Customs and Compliance for our Fort Mill, SC location. The primary focus Goal of the position is to perform tasks to ensure compliance and efficiency within the Strategic Customs & Compliance - USA team
Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
Supports Customs Strategic Team to ensure compliance with federal and foreign regulations governing the shipment, receipt, and documentation of imported/exported products.
Assist Customs Strategic Team issuing certificates involving free trade agreements and preference
Provide part classifications using the Harmonized Tariff Regulations and Schedule B charts, duty rates, to Schaeffler internal personnel as needed or required along with maintaining master cat data.
Assist in supporting requirements, audits, etc. to ensure C-TPAT (security) program for Schaeffler Group.
Support the monitoring, maintenance, and retention of records and documentation associated with the duty drawback program
Act as company liaison for government customer service issues, audits, notice of penalties and evaluations
Assist in regulated auditing of documents and processes to ensure compliance with federal laws, Schaeffler regulations, and requirements.
Be knowledgeable of and apply import/export regulations, rate changes and anti-dumping laws corresponding to the importation/exportation of bearings, automotive and other relevant goods
Performs other duties and projects as required or assigned.
Qualified candidates will have:
Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field or customs related professional degree or combination of education and equivalent work experience experience
Knowledge of US customs law, international experience a plus
Ability to work in a team and profound intercultural competence
Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP
Good knowledge of MS-Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Maintain knowledge on changes in regulation in US customs law
Strong critical thinking skills and ability to read and interpret laws, regulations, operating instructions and procedure manuals
Public speaking skills and comfort addressing groups of customers or employees in training, audits and conferences
Skilled in mutitasking and handling stressful and fast paced situations
Familiar with using discretion, initiative, judgement, and independent decision making
Schaeffler is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans