Trade Compliance Analyst

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Troy, MI, USA
Hybrid
Junior
Automotive • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
Manage daily trade compliance operations for Magna Exteriors: HTS classification, FTA qualification and solicitations, ACE reporting, broker oversight, customs agency responses, and data/document management to ensure correct duties and import feasibility.
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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:
Description:
The Trade Compliance Analyst is responsible for daily operations for M.E. Divisions' Trade Compliance functions, data management systems, special import trade programs and overall import feasibility aspects of the import environment. This position supports the necessary interaction within the different M.E. Divisions, Departments within M.E., and M.E. service suppliers to ensure that M.E. is paying the appropriate amount of duties and on a timely basis to the applicable Customs agencies.
Onsite Assessments of M.E. Divisions:
  • Data mining, Classification review for accuracy
  • Assist and follow through of open items, as assigned

Support development of corrective actions with Customs Agency:
  • Customs inquires/Actions/CBPF-28/CPPF-29 responses
    • Classification
    • FTAs

Support Broker Directive functions:
  • Trouble shooting concerns and patterns a broker is following
  • Identify options for issue resolution
  • Monitor excepting reporting and resolution

Daily operational functions to review:
  • Support the submission of 232-Auto Parts per OEM License
  • Classification process
    • Review and modify current HTS classifications as necessary by M.E. Division
    • Assignment of commodity HTS numbers on new parts, engineering change, service parts, etc.
    • Research for applicable HTS
    • Work with 3rd party service provider and M.E. Divisions, Engineering, etc. for details necessary for HTS assignment
  • FTA/Country of origin solicitations
    • Work with 3rd party service provider on missing and/or incorrect documents
    • Immediately identify any changes in workflow or process functions for desk procedure updates
  • FTA qualification processing
    • Maintain exceptions, follow up with vendor/supplier for corrections and/or additional information
    • Support M.E. Divisions on qualification process.

  • Customer responses
    • Work with and support M.E. Divisions on responding to customers
  • Identify necessary modifications to work instructions as required
  • Running reports in ACE as needed

Assist as required in project complete or any other assigned task
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications:
Education/Special Knowledge/Skills
Customs Broker's License, CCS - preferred
Some Technical knowledge of Customs Regulations and Trade Program Requirements
Basic understanding of Customs Compliance Requirements (Canada and U.S.)
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Persuasive, tactful, and articulate
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Self-motivated, flexible, detail oriented and able to meet tight deadlines
Strong investigation and problem-solving skills
Team oriented work ethic
Strong Microsoft application skills in Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
Experience
Between 2 - 3 years of Customs experience
Between 1 - 3 years' experience working in ACE
Between 2 - 3 years strong Classification experience
Between 2 - 3 years strong FTA Solicitation, Qualification, Customer Responses experience
Physical Demands/Work Environment - Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer and in manufacturing facilities.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, if required.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Exteriors

Skills Required

  • Customs Broker's License, CCS
  • Technical knowledge of Customs Regulations and Trade Program Requirements
  • Basic understanding of Customs Compliance Requirements (Canada and U.S.)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Self-motivated, flexible, able to meet tight deadlines
  • Strong investigation and problem-solving skills
  • Team-oriented work ethic
  • Strong Microsoft application skills in Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
  • 2-3 years of Customs experience
  • 1-3 years experience working in ACE
  • 2-3 years Classification experience
  • 2-3 years FTA solicitation, qualification, and customer response experience
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required

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Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision in the U.S., with wellness and mental‑health support through an Employee & Family Assistance Program; some locations are highlighted as offering “exceptional” coverage. This signals solid core protection across major health needs.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match, profit‑sharing, and pension/other long‑term programs are cited, and company materials confirm ongoing, company‑funded retirement and benefit obligations. This indicates substantive long‑term financial support beyond base pay.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Offerings include FSAs/HSAs, disability and life insurance, wellness programs, and discounts such as pet/auto insurance and retailer perks. Flexible schedules, hybrid/remote options, tuition reimbursement, job training, and conferences broaden work‑life and development support.

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The Company
HQ: Aurora, Ontario
171,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1957

What We Do

We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries. We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.

Why Work With Us

At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.

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