Our client, a Tier 1 automotive supplier , is hiring a Customs & Tariff Specialist to support international trade compliance, customs operations, and tariff management at their manufacturing facility in Spartanburg, SC .
Key Responsibilities
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Ensure compliance with all import/export regulations, customs requirements, and international trade laws.
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Maintain and manage HTS classifications for imported products and materials.
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Review customs documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and bills of lading.
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Coordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure efficient customs clearance.
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Monitor tariff changes, trade agreements, anti-dumping duties, and other regulatory developments impacting the business.
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Analyze tariff exposure and identify duty-saving opportunities through programs such as USMCA, duty drawback, FTZs, tariff engineering, and country-of-origin strategies.
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Support sourcing, purchasing, logistics, and finance teams with landed cost analysis and tariff forecasting.
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Manage trade agreement compliance, supplier certifications, and origin documentation.
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Resolve customs issues, shipment delays, and classification disputes.
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Conduct internal compliance audits and maintain required import/export records.
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Prepare reports on duty spend, tariff exposure, brokerage activity, compliance metrics, and cost-saving opportunities.
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Develop and maintain customs and trade compliance procedures and work instructions.
Qualifications
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3–7 years of experience in customs compliance, international trade, import/export operations, or tariff administration.
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Strong knowledge of HTS classification, customs valuation, country-of-origin rules, tariff regulations, and international shipping documentation.
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Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies.
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Working knowledge of USMCA, CBP regulations, EAR, OFAC, and international trade compliance programs.
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Manufacturing experience required; automotive industry experience strongly preferred.
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Experience with ERP systems such as SAP preferred.
Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
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Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred.
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Certifications such as Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), or Certified Export Specialist (CES) are a plus.
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Spanish language skills are preferred but not required.
Why Join
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Opportunity to play a key role in a global automotive manufacturing environment during a period of significant trade and tariff activity.
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High visibility position working closely with leadership, supply chain, purchasing, finance, and international partners.
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Ability to directly impact cost savings, risk reduction, and sourcing strategy through trade compliance expertise.
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Exposure to international operations and cross-functional collaboration across North America and global locations.
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Stable, growing automotive supplier with long-term opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Compensation:
$80,000 per year