Penske Automotive Group - Medina, MN
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Medina, MN
Truck Transportation
About the position
The Sourcing Lead - Trade Compliance at Penske Logistics is a strategic role focused on managing and mitigating trade compliance duties and tariff efforts for the company's Parts, Garments & Accessories division. This position aims to enhance understanding of trade compliance impacts for imported parts and accessories, ensuring compliance with regulations while pursuing cost management and efficiency in the supply chain.
Responsibilities
- Create and improve procedures related to HTS classification, Section 301, and AD/CVD specific to sourcing strategies.
- Identify needs for process improvements.
- Analyze Section 301 exclusion opportunities and duty savings; partner cross-functionally to develop and implement plans to mitigate impacts on our customer.
- Partner with Trade Compliance to ensure proper country of origin verification and documentation for customer parts and accessories.
- Liaise with the Trade Compliance team to prioritize classification of urgent shipments due to unpredictable supply chain issues.
- Audit AD/CVD decisions to identify and develop management/mitigation plans for impacted parts and accessories.
- Collaborate with Trade Compliance to identify compliance risks and opportunities.
- Work with logistics personnel, sourcing, and suppliers to address import issues and challenges.
- Assist with auditing and fact-finding exercises specific to our customers parts and accessories.
- Foster robust alliances with the Global Sourcing team to synergize on strategy and optimize shared supplier relations.
- Support a seamless transition of products from developmental stages to full-scale production in collaboration with the purchasing team.
- Advocate for the customer Development Process, ensuring projects meet the gold standard in cost-efficiency, quality, and delivery.
- Support the development, production, and successful launch of accessory products, setting the pace for industry innovation.
- Analyze project costs and performance, spearheading corrective actions and strategic cost reduction initiatives related to tariffs, duties, and other import-related expenses.
- Complete ad hoc projects for various internal stakeholders.
Requirements
- B.A. or B.S. in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field, or 2 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum 1-3 years' work experience in supply chain, manufacturing, international logistics, and inventory management.
- Proven negotiation skills, coupled with exceptional communication and analytical abilities.
- Solid understanding of engineering documentation, manufacturing controls, and technical specifications.
- Stellar organizational skills with the capability to juggle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Experience in Foreign Trade Zone, US CBP regulations, and compliance is a plus.
- Willingness to travel as necessary, work the hours necessary to accomplish the job duties, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in Foreign Trade Zone, US CBP regulations, and compliance is a plus.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K
- Associate Referral Program
