Global Trade Compliance Navigator

Aptiv; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking a Trade Compliance Coordinator to ensure accurate trade compliance and maximize free-trade benefits. You will validate supplier data, verify BOMs, and support customers with FTA documentation while minimizing regulatory and audit risk.

In this role, you will manage TIB processes, coordinate with brokers, warehouses, and transport providers, and perform SAP/Excel data analysis to identify compliance risks.

Qualifications

• Experience in trade compliance and regulatory processes.
• Ability to validate BOMs and supplier data.
• Familiarity with Free Trade Agreements (FTA) and regulatory regimes.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Temporary Import Bond (TIB) compliance for inbound, in-transit, inventory, scrap and export activities.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, carriers, warehouses and internal stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Create, maintain and verify TIB entry records including SAP transactions and audit readiness.
• Review and reconcile TIB entry numbers, material movements, shipment records and inventory data.
• Generate barcode labels and ensure material traceability throughout the lifecycle.
• Monitor inventory, stockroom operations, production consumption, and shipment activities.
• Manage shipment documentation including TIB Bills of Lading, CBP forms and export records.
• Coordinate with transportation providers to obtain required customs documentation and resolve discrepancies.
• Track TIB expiration dates, extensions and closures to prevent penalties.
• Perform data analysis using SAP and Excel to identify qualifying materials and compliance risks.
• Conduct routine audits of inventory, labeling and documentation accuracy.
• Establish and maintain process controls, SOPs and compliance metrics.
• Manage performance of carriers, brokers, warehouses against service levels.
• Identify process improvements to reduce compliance risk and improve visibility.
• Develop contingency plans for disruptions in transportation and customs.
• Provide training and cross-functional coordination to support TIB program execution.
• Maintain records to support customs audits and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Transportation logistics

Excel proficiency

Inventory management

Change adaptability

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Leadership

Customer service

Tools

SAP

Job description

Aptiv is seeking a Trade Compliance Coordinator to ensure accurate trade compliance and maximize free-trade benefits. You will validate supplier data, verify BOMs, and support customers with FTA documentation while minimizing regulatory and audit risk.

In this role, you will manage TIB processes, coordinate with brokers, warehouses, and transport providers, and perform SAP/Excel data analysis to identify compliance risks.