Specialist - Integrated Purchasing (Global Trade Logistics/Customs Clearance)

Position Summary:

Responsible for customs clearance for various import mass production parts and provide Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) & instructions to customs broker. Plan and make arrangements for transportation of test vehicles and/or parts (both domestically and internationally) in the most efficient and cost effective manner to meet the requirements of the requesting department in an automotive manufacturing environment.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) & Broker instruction for customs clearance of team truck shipments.
• Manage customs clearance for Mexico import parts.
• Plan and coordinate logistics & file export documents for transportation requests.
• Verify and report team truck freight costs and price discrepancies.
• Lead transportation supplier pool update, expansion, & maintenance.
• Select bidders and negotiate fees for trucking and domestic transportation.
• Track and input various Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data for reports.
• Plan and complete post-entry audits of team truck files.
• Verify container receipts and maintain shipper document log.
• Obtain, compare, and evaluate transportation Request for Quotes (RFQs) for non-production export deliveries.
• Coordinate and expedite shipments for HMMA via ocean, rail, air, and truck.
• Prepare documentation to pay for broker and transportation invoices.
• Check and prepare Glovis Document Acceptance/Telegraphic Transfer (DA/TT) financial payments.
• Check and prepare HMC TT (Telegraphic Transfer) financial payments.
• Review Advance Shipping Notice Bill of Lading (ASN/BOL) data interface for errors and validate corrections.
• Ensure necessary copies, forms, materials, reports, records, and documents are made, distributed, and filed.
• Verification of all data accuracy prior to payment of invoices. Coordinate with other departments/vendors to correct any errors prior to payments.
• Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business management System (BMS), Environmental Systems Management (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) guidelines.
• Meet all other requirements as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent desired

Related Experience:

0 – 10 years job related experience preferred

Skills / Knowledge:

• MSWord
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• SAP

Additional Information:

Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.