Trade Compliance Associate, US and Canada

SG 9

As an integral member of the Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (“CTA”) Global Trade Compliance team, the U.S./Canada Trade Compliance Specialist will perform the day-to-day operations to ensure Continental’s compliance with U.S. and Canadian import and export regulations.   The Specialist will report to the U.S. and Canada Trade Compliance Manager to support the Regional Trade Compliance Department.  

This person will liaise with U.S. and Canada Customs Brokers, Freight Forwarders, vendors, external customers, and internal business groups on trade-related import and export activities. The Specialist will support the company’s global trade growth and regulatory compliance perspective and collaborate with Regional Trade Compliance and Logistics Department to foster compliance within global trade mitigating the company’s risk.

• Assign U.S. and Canadian import and export classifications (e.g. HTS code, etc.) to items imported by Continental Tire  
• Issue certificates of origin for all products made in the U.S. and/or request certificates from Continental subsidiaries, vendors and suppliers
• Support cross-border supply chain projects
• Conduct and/or support qualification analysis of finished goods and components for Free Trade Programs (FTA) within U.S. and Canada, including but not limited to USMCA, AUFSTA, KORUS, AGOA, GSP, CETA, etc.
• Support /backup group mailbox requests and conduct research on missing documents, OGA requests, classification and other broker or Continental employee questions/requests
• Support the Trade Compliance Manager with value reconciliation and duty drawback data elements and documents.  
• Develop and drive improvements that help support auditing and reporting capabilities
• Work with the Quality, Engineering, and Compliance teams in the U.S. to ensure that imports into Canada and the U.S. meet other government agency requirements (e.g., DOT, NHTS, EPA, FDA, etc.)
• Support the Trade Compliance Manager with value reconciliation entries for U.S. and Canada
• Conduct audits of import entries for accuracy
• Monitor and update monthly KPIs  
• Responsible for record retention
• Determination of ADD\CVD where applicable
• Monitor and audit Assist program

BASIC:

• Bachelors Degree OR if no degree must have 2+ years of relevant work experience and a HS Diploma
• Experience with Excel and PowerPoint
• Basic knowledge of international documents 
• Ability to work independently and prioritize own tasks and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and communicate with other internal departments
• Ability to effectively engage with others within the organization to develop and deploy effective solutions
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to set and carry out strategic goals
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Legal Authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening
• Relocation can not be offered

PREFERRED:

• Experience with SAP or other ERP system
• Experience with OCR EASE, GTS and or other Trade Compliance Management software 
• Familiar with  Antidumping \ Countervailing duties and assist processes and regulations

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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Continental Tire has been around for 150 years, we’ve been changing the way the world moves while making it more safe, smart, sustainable and accessible to all. The America’s headquarters located in Fort Mill, South Carolina is seeking a highly self-motivated and detail-oriented Trade Compliance Associate to join our Customs/Legal group! The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, is dependable and accountable.

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental delivers top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2023, the Tires group sector generated sales of 14 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.

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