Customs & Tariffs Specialist

Our client, a Tier 1 automotive supplier , is hiring a Customs & Tariff  Specialist  to support international trade compliance, customs operations, and tariff management at their manufacturing facility in Spartanburg, SC .

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all import/export regulations, customs requirements, and international trade laws.
  

• Maintain and manage HTS classifications for imported products and materials.
  

• Review customs documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and bills of lading.
  

• Coordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure efficient customs clearance.
  

• Monitor tariff changes, trade agreements, anti-dumping duties, and other regulatory developments impacting the business.
  

• Analyze tariff exposure and identify duty-saving opportunities through programs such as USMCA, duty drawback, FTZs, tariff engineering, and country-of-origin strategies.
  

• Support sourcing, purchasing, logistics, and finance teams with landed cost analysis and tariff forecasting.
  

• Manage trade agreement compliance, supplier certifications, and origin documentation.
  

• Resolve customs issues, shipment delays, and classification disputes.
  

• Conduct internal compliance audits and maintain required import/export records.
  

• Prepare reports on duty spend, tariff exposure, brokerage activity, compliance metrics, and cost-saving opportunities.
  

• Develop and maintain customs and trade compliance procedures and work instructions.
  

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in customs compliance, international trade, import/export operations, or tariff administration.
  

• Strong knowledge of HTS classification, customs valuation, country-of-origin rules, tariff regulations, and international shipping documentation.
  

• Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies.
  

• Working knowledge of USMCA, CBP regulations, EAR, OFAC, and international trade compliance programs.
  

• Manufacturing experience required; automotive industry experience strongly preferred.
  

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP preferred.

• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
  

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred.
  

• Certifications such as Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), or Certified Export Specialist (CES) are a plus.
  

• Spanish language skills are preferred but not required.
  

Why Join

• Opportunity to play a key role in a global automotive manufacturing environment during a period of significant trade and tariff activity.
  

• High visibility position working closely with leadership, supply chain, purchasing, finance, and international partners.
  

• Ability to directly impact cost savings, risk reduction, and sourcing strategy through trade compliance expertise.
  

• Exposure to international operations and cross-functional collaboration across North America and global locations.
  

• Stable, growing automotive supplier with long-term opportunities for professional development and advancement.