Customs Administrator

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.” We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future! Job Purpose

The Trade Compliance Department implements and coordinates compliance and supply chain security activities

relating to all import and export activity done by or on behalf of AHM, HDMA, HPD, HACI, and Honda Aero. From

an import perspective, the department is primarily concerned with declaring the proper value, classification, and

rate of duty as well as other information applicable to imported merchandise and providing this to U.S. Customs

and other governmental agencies. Trade Compliance is also responsible for ensuring compliance under export

regulations, including denied party screening, on-boarding foreign nationals, and assigning Export Control Classification Numbers.

Trade Compliance participates in various preferential programs to designed to eliminate, reduce, or defer tariffs

including Duty Drawback and Free Trade Agreement which requires product qualification analysis, certification

validation, and interaction with suppliers, outside vendors, and government agencies.

The Customs Admin is responsible for learning about all aspects of the Trade Compliance Department and our

role within the organization. Responsible for monitoring and managing customs clearance through coordination

with external Customs Brokerage firms, supporting local content reporting activities, or assisting with other daily

tasks. Responsible for gathering and analyzing data elements and reviewing documentation prepared by others

and to help develop solutions for any problems or issues. Key Accountabilities

Support department operations relative to import and export functions, supply chain

security Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT), local content reporting, and preferential trade programs. Manage

customs clearance of imported merchandise containing the required data elements per

the regulatory requirements and deadline.

Support export compliance procedures

such as denied party screening, on-boarding foreign nationals, and researching export

sanctions. Manage local content reporting required for various government regulations;

interact with suppliers to gather detailed part cost data. Learn and understand local

content calculation methodologies. Continuous learning and self-development of technical aspects of international trade & customs and Honda’s business objectives and operations. Gain exposure to government regulations, technical documentation and systems and how they are used for presentation and reporting to appropriate Federal government agencies (Customs and Border Protection, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Department of Transportation/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (DOT/NHTSA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), etc. Learn and use Honda’s internal systems (Cost Simulation, Design, Build, Operate, and Maintain, Global protection Communication System, Supplier relationship Management, etc...) to perform tasks to support departmental projects and daily tasks. Gain understanding of Honda’s product lines, production facilities, and overall business objectives. Development and maintenance of written instructions, operation standards, training

documents, and back-up documentation to substantiate work performed to support

governmental audits, verification, or validation of data, and to follow reasonable care

and record retention requirements. Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications: BA/BS Degree in International Business, Business Administration, Accounting,

Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred, but other applicable

education and experience considered. Minimum Experience: 0-3 years’ import/export and trade compliance experience within the industry or with a customs broker or freight forwarder. Licensed Customs Broker; Certified Customs Specialist preferred. Other Job-Specific Skills: Analytical, compliance mind-set, detail oriented, and organizational skills necessary. Knowledge of US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) import regulations (19 CFR), policies and procedures, as well as programs including Reconciliation, Valuation, Harmonized Teriff Schedule, Certificate of Origin, and audit. Excellent oral and written communication skills; presentation skills. Computer skills including proficiency with MS Office Word, high proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other database experience is preferred. Working Conditions

Office setting which may require overtime. Ability to travel to other Honda facilities, supplier companies or

conferences to gather information and data. What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice? Total Rewards: Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.) Paid Overtime Regional Bonus (when applicable) Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution Career Growth: Advancement Opportunities Career Mobility Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning Training and Development programs Additional Offerings: Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment Lifestyle Account Childcare Reimbursement Account Elder Care Support Wellbeing Program Community Service and Engagement Programs Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.