Trade Compliance Coordinator

Aptiv; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking a Trade Compliance Coordinator in Kentucky to ensure accurate trade compliance across inbound, in-transit, and export activities. You will validate supplier data, verify BOMs, and support FTA documentation while minimizing regulatory and audit risks.

You will collaborate with customs brokers, carriers, and internal teams to maintain records, improve processes, and drive on-time compliance. Strong Excel and SAP skills, attention to detail, and leadership in cross-functional

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of transportation logistics and procurement processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis.
• Experience with inventory data on the shop floor.
• Ability to adapt in a fluid environment.
• Excellent communication and cultural awareness.
• Detail-oriented with process auditing focus.
• Ability to lead projects and coordinate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Ensure end-to-end TIB compliance for inbound, in-transit, inventory, scrap, and export activities.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, carriers, and warehouses for regulatory compliance.
• Maintain TIB records, SAP transactions, and audit readiness.
• Review inventory data and shipment records for accuracy.
• Generate barcode labels and ensure material traceability.
• Monitor inventory and production consumption to support TIB closures.
• Manage shipment documentation including Bills of Lading and CBP forms.
• Track expiration dates and extensions to prevent penalties.
• Analyze data using SAP and Excel to identify compliance risks.
• Develop SOPs and monitor service levels with providers.

Skills

Logistics

Excel

Inventory Mgmt

Adaptability

Communication

Detail oriented

Leadership

Customer service

Tools

SAP

Job description

WHY JOIN APTIV?

You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

YOUR ROLE

The aim of a Trade Compliance Coordinator is to ensure accurate trade compliance and maximize free‑trade benefits by validating supplier data, verifying Bills of Materials (BOMs), and supporting customers with Free Trade Agreement (FTA) documentation, while minimizing regulatory, financial, and audit risk.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage end-to-end Temporary Import Bond (TIB) compliance processes for inbound, in-transit, inventory, scrap, and export activities.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, carriers, warehouses, and internal stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and timely execution.
• Create, maintain, and verify TIB entry records, including SAP transactions, documentation accuracy, and audit readiness.
• Review and reconcile TIB entry numbers, material movements, shipment records, and inventory data.
• Generate barcode labels, maintain material traceability, and ensure proper labeling throughout the material lifecycle.
• Monitor inventory, stockroom operations, production consumption, scrap generation, and shipment activities to support TIB closure requirements.
• Manage shipment documentation, including TIB Bills of Lading, CBP forms, export records, and proof-of-export requirements.
• Coordinate with transportation providers to obtain required customs documentation and resolve discrepancies.
• Track TIB expiration dates, extensions, and closure activities to prevent penalties and compliance violations.
• Perform data analysis using SAP and Excel to identify qualifying materials, shipment groupings, inventory variances, and compliance risks.
• Conduct routine audits of inventory, scrap, material labeling, and documentation accuracy.
• Establish and maintain process controls, standard operating procedures, and compliance metrics.
• Manage carrier, broker, warehouse, and transportation service provider performance against established service levels.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce compliance risk, improve material visibility, and optimize operational efficiency.
• Develop contingency plans and escalation procedures for transportation, customs, and operational disruptions.
• Provide operational leadership, training, and cross-functional coordination to support TIB program execution across all shifts.
• Maintain records necessary to support customs audits, regulatory reporting, and financial compliance requirements.
• Mitigate financial risk associated with TIB penalties, duty exposure, inventory loss, documentation errors, and missed export requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Sound understanding of transportation logistics (Procurement, Management etc.)
• Strong IT skills and highly proficient with Excel
• Advanced Inventory Management Skills (Shop Floor and Data)
• Embraces change and is flexible, striving in a fluid environment
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, combined with keen sense of cultural awareness
• Exceptional attention to detail – Process Control and Auditing
• Problem Solving and Risk Management
• Leadership and Project Coordination
• Customer service approachable attitude

WHY JOIN US?

You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.

You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.

You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

“Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law”.

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Aptiv is a global technology company that develops safer, greener and more connected solutions enabling the future of mobility. Headquartered in Dublin, Aptiv has approximately 180,000+ employees and operates 12 technical centers, as well as manufacturing sites and customer support centers in 44 countries.

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