Trade Compliance Coordinator

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Warren, OH, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Automotive
The Role
Coordinates Temporary Import Bond compliance, customs documentation, inventory reconciliation, shipment records, and audit readiness. Works with brokers, carriers, warehouses, suppliers, and internal teams to track materials, exports, expirations, and closure requirements. Uses SAP and Excel to analyze inventory and compliance risks, maintains process controls and records, monitors service-provider performance, supports training, and implements improvements to reduce penalties, duty exposure, documentation errors, and operational disruptions.
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WHY JOIN APTIV?

You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

YOUR ROLE
The aim of a Trade Compliance Coordinator is to ensure accurate trade compliance and maximize free‑trade benefits by validating supplier data, verifying Bills of Materials (BOMs), and supporting customers with Free Trade Agreement (FTA) documentation, while minimizing regulatory, financial, and audit risk.

RESPONSABILITIES

- Manage end-to-end Temporary Import Bond (TIB) compliance processes for inbound, in-transit, inventory, scrap, and export activities.

- Coordinate with customs brokers, carriers, warehouses, and internal stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and timely execution.

- Create, maintain, and verify TIB entry records, including SAP transactions, documentation accuracy, and audit readiness.

- Review and reconcile TIB entry numbers, material movements, shipment records, and inventory data.

- Generate barcode labels, maintain material traceability, and ensure proper labeling throughout the material lifecycle.

- Monitor inventory, stockroom operations, production consumption, scrap generation, and shipment activities to support TIB closure requirements.

- Manage shipment documentation, including TIB Bills of Lading, CBP forms, export records, and proof-of-export requirements.

- Coordinate with transportation providers to obtain required customs documentation and resolve discrepancies.

- Track TIB expiration dates, extensions, and closure activities to prevent penalties and compliance violations.

- Perform data analysis using SAP and Excel to identify qualifying materials, shipment groupings, inventory variances, and compliance risks.

- Conduct routine audits of inventory, scrap, material labeling, and documentation accuracy.

- Establish and maintain process controls, standard operating procedures, and compliance metrics.

- Manage carrier, broker, warehouse, and transportation service provider performance against established service levels.

- Identify and implement process improvements to reduce compliance risk, improve material visibility, and optimize operational efficiency.

- Develop contingency plans and escalation procedures for transportation, customs, and operational disruptions.

- Provide operational leadership, training, and cross-functional coordination to support TIB program execution across all shifts.

- Maintain records necessary to support customs audits, regulatory reporting, and financial compliance requirements.

- Mitigate financial risk associated with TIB penalties, duty exposure, inventory loss, documentation errors, and missed export requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS

- Sound understanding of transportation logistics (Procurement, Management etc.)

- Strong IT skills and highly proficient with Excel

- Advanced Inventory Management Skills (Shop Floor and Data)

- Embraces change and is flexible, striving in a fluid environment

- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, combined with keen sense of cultural awareness

- Exceptional attention to detail – Process Control and Auditing

- Problem Solving and Risk Management

- Leadership and Project Coordination

- Customer service approachable attitude

WHY JOIN US?

  • You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
  • You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
  • You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW! 

“Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law”

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Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Sound understanding of transportation logistics, including procurement and management
  • Strong IT skills and high proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Advanced inventory management skills across shop-floor operations and data
  • Flexibility and ability to adapt in a fluid environment
  • Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including cultural awareness
  • Exceptional attention to detail in process control and auditing
  • Problem-solving and risk-management skills
  • Leadership and project-coordination skills
  • Approachable customer-service attitude

APTIV Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about APTIV and has not been reviewed or approved by APTIV.

  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with company contribution and competitive matching is described as a notable component of the total rewards package. Equity participation and performance bonuses are also positioned as part of long-term and variable compensation.
  • Healthcare Strength Core coverage is portrayed as broad, spanning medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Mental health resources and an Employee Assistance Program are also included as part of wellness support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid holidays, paid sick days, and flexible time-off policies are included in the benefits mix. Flexible scheduling and remote-work programs further support time management and personal needs.

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The Company
HQ: Schaffhausen
17,787 Employees

What We Do

Aptiv is a global technology company that develops safer, greener and more connected solutions enabling the future of mobility. #ItsOurMove

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