Senior Customs Operations Lead – Inbound US

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC. is seeking a Customs Operations Specialist to manage import customs for goods entering the United States, including documentation validation and trade compliance review, with emphasis on Section 232 and HS/HTS classifications.

The role involves coordinating with customs brokers, preparing instructions in SAP GTS, and monitoring performance through KPI metrics to identify improvements and cost savings.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of customs laws and regulations, including HS codes, Incoterms, and trade compliance.
• Experience coordinating with customs brokers and handling import documentation.
• Familiarity with SAP GTS and related modules for customs processing.

Responsibilities

• Lead customs operations for inbound shipments into the United States.
• Review import documentation for compliance with customs laws and Section 232 requirements.
• Coordinate with brokers to prepare entries and facilitate cargo release.

Skills

Trade compliance

HS codes

Incoterms

Customs broker coordination

Regulatory interpretation

SAP S/4HANA

Tools

SAP GTS

SAP TM

Job description

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC. is seeking a Customs Operations Specialist to manage import customs for goods entering the United States, including documentation validation and trade compliance review, with emphasis on Section 232 and HS/HTS classifications.

The role involves coordinating with customs brokers, preparing instructions in SAP GTS, and monitoring performance through KPI metrics to identify improvements and cost savings.