Procurement Coordinator - Tariffs

Procurement Coordinator - Tariffs Job Description Summary

The Procurement Tariff Coordinator supports tariff management within a global automotive Tier 1 supplier environment. This role is responsible for monthly tariff cost analysis, structured data gathering across multiple systems, and leading internal approval workflows for tariff claims, offsets, and mitigation strategies. The position plays a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with OEM customer requirements across a complex, multi-tier global supply chain.

This position reports to the Head of Connected Supply and Tariffs within the Global Procurement Administration department and manages an analyst role supporting the activity.

• Perform detailed monthly tariff impact analysis across direct materials, purchased components, and finished goods.
• Analyze exposure related to Section 232, IEEPA (reciprocal tariffs), and other applicable trade programs
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• Reconcile tariff spend using:
  • CBP ACE reports (e.g.,
    ES-003, TR-015
    )
  • Broker statements and entry summaries (CBP Form 7501)
  • ERP systems (Oracle, Plex, SAP)
• Track 3+9 forecast vs. actual tariff costs and identify key variances.
• Develop executive-ready reporting summarizing:
  • Tariff spend by supplier, commodity, and country
  • Cost recovery progress (claims, offsets)
  • Risk exposure and forward-looking impacts

• Collect and integrate tariff-related data from:
  • Procurement
  • Logistics/Customs brokers
  • Finance
  • Suppliers (Tier 1 and Tier N)
• Validate:
  • HTS classifications
  • Country of origin (COO)
  • Supplier declarations and trade documentation
• Maintain centralized tariff tracking datasets for:
  • Financial reporting
  • Audit readiness
  • OEM/customer transparency requirements
• Support structured data models for use in Power BI dashboards and digital reporting tools

• Lead end-to-end internal approval workflows for:
  • Tariff recovery claims (e.g., customer pass-through, supplier recovery)
  • Tariff offset strategies
• Prepare and present approval packages including:
  • Financial impact analysis
  • Supporting CBP documentation
  • Supplier/customer validation
• Coordinate approvals across:
  • Procurement
  • Finance
  • Legal/Compliance
  • Executive leadership
• Track workflow status, enforce timelines, and accelerate bottlenecks
• Ensure proper documentation and audit trail for compliance (internal & external audits)

• Collaborate with suppliers to:
  • Obtain tariff-related cost breakdowns and required documentation
  • Validate pass-through costs and sourcing assumptions
• Support OEM customer requirements related to:
  • Tariff transparency
  • Cost recovery submissions
  • Commercial negotiations tied to tariff impacts
• Contribute to sourcing decisions by providing tariff impact scenarios and recommendations

• Ensure compliance with:
  • U.S. Customs regulations (CBP)
  • Section 232, IEEPA, and other applicable tariffs
  • Internal governance policies
• Support internal and external audits by providing:
  • Detailed transaction-level data
  • Supporting documentation for tariff claims and classifications
• Identify and mitigate risks related to:
  • Misclassification
  • Incorrect COO declarations
  • Supplier non-compliance
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess operational impact

• Identify opportunities to improve:
  • Tariff tracking processes
  • Data accuracy and automation
  • Approval workflow efficiency
• Support implementation of:
  • Standardized global tariff processes
  • Digital tools (Power BI dashboards, workflow automation)
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) aligned to automotive best practices

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
• 3-7+ years of experience in:
  • Automotive procurement
  • Trade compliance
  • Tariff/duty analysis within a global manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting OEM-facing financial recovery processes preferred

• Advanced Excel skills:
  • Data modeling, pivot tables, XLOOKUP, large dataset management
• Experience with:
  • ERP platforms (
    Oracle, Plex
    )
  • CBP ACE reporting tools (
    ES-0…