Trade Compliance Manager - J0052412

Astemo Ltd.; Harrodsburg (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo Ltd. seeks an experienced Trade Compliance professional to participate in corporate decision-making and oversee trade compliance policies and procedures.

You will support broker partnerships and performance, monitor tariff and HTS classifications, and ensure regulatory adherence for Astemo Americas sites amid changing tariff rules. The role requires a 4-year college degree, a Customs Broker License preferred, and about five years of industry experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Proficient in Automated Commercial Environment (ACE Customs portal).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project.

Responsibilities

• Tariff tracking management and tariff recovery.
• Monitor and support post-entry activities (PSC, Protest, etc.).
• Supporting Astemo Americas sites to ensure the latest trade policies are followed.
• Support oversight for HTS classification and Schedule B, requiring problem-solving and teamwork.
• Assist sites with broker management and executing company procedures.
• Monitor and apply duty savings protocol.
• Assist with other projects as needed.
• Utilize EAR for export control and assign ECCNs as needed.
• Support pre-export screening procedures and prohibited parties screening.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

4-year college degree

Customs Broker License

Tools

ACE Customs portal

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Excel

Project

Job description

Description

• Participate in corporate decision-making process that protects the company through overseeing trade compliance, and documented policies and procedures.


• Support management of broker partnerships and broker performance.


• Self-motivated to see areas for improvement within the compliance group and assist in projects.


• Excellent written/verbal communication skills to support day-to-day communication within the internal team, customers, brokers, and other stakeholders.

Description

Job Summary

• Participate in corporate decision-making process that protects the company through overseeing trade compliance, and documented policies and procedures.


• Support management of broker partnerships and broker performance.


• Self-motivated to see areas for improvement within the compliance group and assist in projects.


• Excellent written/verbal communication skills to support day-to-day communication within the internal team, customers, brokers, and other stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

• Tariff tracking management and tariff recovery


• Monitor and support post-entry activities (PSC, Protest, etc.) for Astemo sites, especially due to tariff regulation changes.


• Supporting Astemo Americas sites to ensure the latest trade policies are followed, the best import method is followed, while maintaining high regulatory compliance.


• Support oversight for Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification and Schedule B, requiring excellent problem-solving skills, methodical thinking, and teamwork with other company departments. As needed, supporting sites by completing, editing, or reviewing classifications.


• Assist sites with broker management and executing company standard procedures.


• Monitor and apply duty savings protocol.


• Assist with other projects, as needed.


• As necessary to support sites, be capable of utilizing the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) for export control and be able to assign appropriate ECCNs for export compliance.


• Support and ensure company pre-export screening procedures are executed.


• Support Prohibited parties screening activities as needed.

FTA/COO/PGA/Etc.

• Support Trade Compliance staff, as needed, with other government agency requirements EPA, NHTSA, FCC, FDA, FAA, etc.


• Support Trade Compliance staff with country-of-origin analysis (19CFR 134) and COO marking (19CFR 102) as required.


• Be a resource for knowledge of trade agreements and other reporting programs (USMCA, KORUS, AALA, CAFE, Manufacturers Affidavit, etc.).

Recordkeeping / Training / Etc.

• Support periodic recordkeeping audits


• Ensure import/export document retention per company policy.


• Utilize Incoterms and provide guidance to employees for proper use.


• Continuous education - Internal and external training seminars for position


• Provide continuing education for employees.


• Complete annual internal audits


• Support the annual updates of the Import and Export Manuals according to new regulations and/or company procedures.


• General staff support

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and communication skills


• Proficient in Automated Commercial Environment (ACE Customs portal)


• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project


• High level of customer interface experience


• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.


• Well organized, detail oriented

Education:

Possess 4-year college degree, Customs Broker License strongly preferred

Experience:

5 years of industry experience

Supervisory Responsibilities:

n/a

Working Conditions

Physical Demands:

Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Travel:

Domestic and international travel may be required as needed.