Customs Compliance Analyst

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At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world‑class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety.

Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

The Trade Compliance Analyst is responsible for supporting Magna Powertrain's North American trade compliance program by ensuring adherence to U.S., Canadian, and international customs regulations governing the importation and exportation of goods. This role serves as a key Subject Matter Expert (SME) for customs brokerage operations, import compliance, and customs entry processes, partnering closely with internal stakeholders, customs brokers, suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers to facilitate compliant and efficient cross-border transactions.

The Trade Compliance Analyst will coordinate and support customs compliance activities for Magna Powertrain manufacturing facilities throughout North America. This position is responsible for reviewing and validating customs documentation, providing brokerage support, mitigating compliance risks, and ensuring timely and accurate customs declarations to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and other relevant government authorities.

Working as part of the Magna Powertrain Trade Compliance team, the Analyst will assist in maintaining a robust compliance framework by supporting customs audits, broker management processes, trade agreement qualification activities, and continuous improvement initiatives designed to enhance operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

• Serve as the process owner for the Broker Referral Program, ensuring the timely collection, validation, and communication of critical import data to customs brokers to support and ensure accurate and compliant customs entry filings for MPT’s import transactions.
• Research, assign, and maintain Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications for imported products, components, and materials, ensuring classifications are accurate, defensible, and aligned with regulatory requirements. Conduct periodic reviews and updates of the HTS database to reflect changes in customs regulations and rulings.
• Identify and support duty optimization opportunities through the application of Free Trade Agreements (e.g., USMCA/CUSMA, KORUS), special trade programs, and HTSUS provisions such as 9801 and 9802, including supplier solicitation, qualification as needed.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Finance, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to perform duty impact analyses, supporting sourcing decisions, cost-reduction initiatives, and landed cost calculations.
• Execute and manage internal audits of import transactions to evaluate customs broker compliance with Magna’s Broker Business Rules, while reviewing…