International Trade Compliance Lead

Company Overview

Nippon Seiki is a world‑class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. Nippon Seiki North America ("NSNA"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Auburn Hills, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head‑up display units for FCA US, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Polaris, Arctic Cat and other OEM's.

The International Trade Compliance Lead is responsible for the development of a comprehensive international trade compliance program ensuring NSNA policies and practices adherence to local, state, federal, and international trade regulations. The individual is responsible for oversight of the accuracy of import/export documentation submitted by NSNA suppliers, including brokers on NSNA’s behalf, as well as NSNA companies. Duties will also include the improvement of processes, auditing policy compliance, tracking effectiveness of current policies, coordination with external brokers, and coordinating with Customs or other government officials.

• Correspond with foreign vendors/customers and NSNA Purchasing to obtain necessary information and documentation during new product set up to ensure NSNA locations can comply with supply chain security and timely customs clearance of import and export transactions.
• Ensure NSNA entities maintain and file import, export, and supply chain security compliance records in accordance with governmental regulations and internal policies.
• Prepare responses to Governmental Customs requests in a timely fashion.
• Develop and lead NSNA policies related to supply chain security, trade compliance, and other related activities.
• Lead customs compliance and supply chain security training across NSNA sites.
• Oversee accuracy of Country of Origin (COO), HTS code designation & other trade agreement data submissions.
• Audit NSNA import, export, and supply chain security documentation and processes for accuracy and policy/governmental compliance.
• Audit selected vendors for supply chain security and NSNA international trade compliance policy requirements.
• Provide project‑specific customs expertise to internal customers.
• Maintain and distribute performance reports to provide awareness and measure effectiveness of import, export, and supply chain security compliance programs.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Brokers License preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience (10+ years preferred) in the automotive industry.
• Experience demonstrating effective leadership, directly or indirectly, for multi‑disciplined teams.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English;
  Spanish a plus.
• Microsoft Office knowledge (Intermediate levels of Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical skills (e.g., customer and/or supplier release analysis).
• Able to accommodate calls during off‑hours and weekends to ensure customer issues are resolved.
• Knowledge of current and upcoming trade compliance practices and requirements.

• Observation, understanding, and execution of applicable company ISO/IATF certification standards related to the role and impact on the overall organization.

• Leading Others:
  Includes setting clear expectations for performance and responsibility. Serving as a role model of appropriate attitudes and behaviors. Diagnosing the needs and capabilities of employees and taking actions to maximize each person's development.
• Adaptation/Flexibility:
  Includes keeping an open mind regarding new ideas and ways of doing things. Willing to consider alternative interpretations and ways of looking at the situation. Demonstrating flexibility.
• Initiative / Results Driven:
  Includes setting high standards of performance for self and others. Striving to accomplish goals even if it means personal sacrifice. Putting the goals of the organization above own goals.
• Judgment / Decision Making:
  Includes making decisions and taking actions…