Procurement Coordinator – Tariffs

Job Posting Title

Procurement Coordinator – Tariffs

Job Description Summary

The Procurement Tariff Coordinator supports tariff management within a global automotive Tier 1 supplier environment. This role is responsible for monthly tariff cost analysis, structured data gathering across multiple systems, and leading internal approval workflows for tariff claims, offsets, and mitigation strategies.
The position plays a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with OEM customer requirements across a complex, multi-tier global supply chain. This position reports to the Head of Connected Supply and Tariffs within the Global Procurement Administration department and manages an analyst role supporting the activity.

Job Description:

1. Monthly Tariff Analysis & Financial Reporting

• Perform detailed monthly tariff impact analysis across direct materials, purchased components, and finished goods.
• Analyze exposure related to Section 232, IEEPA (reciprocal tariffs), and other applicable trade programs.
• Reconcile tariff spend using:
  • CBP ACE reports (e.g., ES-003, TR-015)
  • Broker statements and entry summaries (CBP Form 7501)
  • ERP systems (Oracle, Plex, SAP)
• Track “3+9 forecast” vs. actual tariff costs and identify key variances.
• Develop executive-ready reporting summarizing:
  • Tariff spend by supplier, commodity, and country
  • Cost recovery progress (claims, offsets)
  • Risk exposure and forward-looking impacts

2. Data Gathering, Validation & Systems Integration

• Collect and integrate tariff-related data from:
  • Procurement
  • Logistics/Customs brokers
  • Finance
  • Suppliers (Tier 1 and Tier N)
• Validate:
  • HTS classifications
  • Country of origin (COO)
  • Supplier declarations and trade documentation
• Maintain centralized tariff tracking datasets for:
  • Financial reporting
  • Audit readiness
  • OEM/customer transparency requirements
• Support structured data models for use in Power BI dashboards and digital reporting tools

3. Internal Approval Process Leadership (Claims & Offsets)

• Lead end-to-end internal approval workflows for:
  • Tariff recovery claims (e.g., customer pass-through, supplier recovery)
  • Tariff offset strategies
• Prepare and present approval packages including:
  • Financial impact analysis
  • Supporting CBP documentation
  • Supplier/customer validation
• Coordinate approvals across:
  • Procurement
  • Finance
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Executive leadership
• Track workflow status, enforce timelines, and escalate bottlenecks
• Ensure proper documentation and audit trail for compliance (internal & external audits)

4. Supplier & OEM Coordination

• Collaborate with suppliers to:
  • Obtain tariff-related cost breakdowns and required documentation
  • Validate pass-through costs and sourcing assumptions
• Support OEM customer requirements related to:
  • Tariff transparency
  • Cost recovery submissions
  • Commercial negotiations tied to tariff impacts
• Contribute to sourcing decisions by providing tariff impact scenarios and recommendations

5. Compliance, Audit & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with:
  • U.S. Customs regulations (CBP)
  • Section 232, IEEPA, and other applicable tariffs
  • Internal governance policies
• Support internal and external audits by providing:
  • Detailed transaction-level data
  • Supporting documentation for tariff claims and classifications
• Identify and mitigate risks related to:
  • Misclassification
  • Incorrect COO declarations
  • Supplier non-compliance
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess operational impact

6. Continuous Improvement & Digital Enablement

• Identify opportunities to improve:
  • Tariff tracking processes
  • Data accuracy and automation
  • Approval workflow efficiency
• Support implementation of:
  • Standardized global tariff processes
  • Digital tools (Power BI dashboards, workflow automation)
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) aligned to automotive best practices

Required Skills and Education

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
• 3 -7+ years of experience in:
  • Automotive procurement
  • Trade compliance
  • Tariff/duty analysis within a global manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting OEM-facing financial recovery processes preferred

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel skills:
  • Data modeling, pivot tables, XLOOKUP, large dataset management
• Experience with:
  • ERP platforms (Oracle, Plex)
  • CBP ACE reporting tools (ES-003, TR-015)
• Familiarity with:
  • HTS classification structures
  • Duty drawback and tariff recovery processes
• Experience with Power BI or similar tools for reporting and visualization is strongly preferred

Core Competencies

• Strong financial and analytical acumen
• High attention to detail (audit-level accuracy)
• Ability to manage complex, multi-source datasets
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional processes and approvals
• Strong communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global automotive environment

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy of monthly tariff reporting and reconciliation
• Timeliness of monthly close and reporting cycles
• Tariff cost recovery rate (claims, supplier/OEM offsets)

Work Environment

• Global, cross-functional automotive environment
• Interaction with:
  • OEM customers
  • Global Trade Compliance Team
  • Tier 1 and Tier N suppliers
  • Sales team
  • Finance team

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [email protected]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.