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Penske Automotive Group - Medina, MN
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The PG&A Sourcing Lead - Trade Compliance is a strategic role within the Parts, Garments & Accessories division at Penske Logistics. This position is responsible for managing trade compliance duties and tariff efforts for various renowned brands, ensuring compliance with regulations while optimizing supply chain efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance understanding of trade compliance impacts and to implement cost-saving measures.
Responsibilities
- Create and improve procedures related to HTS classification, Section 301, and AD/CVD specific to PG&A 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 Polaris.
- Partner with Trade Compliance to ensure proper country of origin verification and documentation for Polaris 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 PG&A 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 PG&A purchasing team.
- Advocate for the Polaris Development Process (PDP), 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.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in Foreign Trade Zone, US CBP regulations, and compliance is a plus.
