Foreign Trade Specialist

We are a global company with 60+ years of experience in the automotive industry, we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world. We are working for a better future where we enrich communities every day by being committed to people, innovation, and our planet. If you have what it takes to accelerate Metalsa’s vision of future mobility, we want you to join the team!

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Our main corporate offices are located in Novi, Michigan. However, we are highly flexible! We are open to basing this position at any of our plant locations if it fits your residency:

Ensure full regulatory compliance and operational efficiency for our U.S. and Canada trade operations. You will expedite imports/exports, optimize costs, and mitigate risks from legislative changes while providing expert advisory to our internal teams.

• Regulatory Compliance:
  Oversee CBP requirements, the Reasonable Care Program, and BONDS.
• USMCA Leadership:
  Conduct impact analysis of regulatory changes and lead U.S. origin campaigns.
• Broker Management:
  Oversee customs brokers, track KPIs, and manage invoicing processes.
• Digital Portals:
  Manage ACE reporting, ACH accounts, and Canada's CARM portal.
• Volume Support:
  Provide daily operational follow-up for ~530 U.S. & Canada monthly operations.
• Internal Advisory:
  Guide internal departments on foreign trade rules and solutions.

• Experience:
  
  5+ years in U.S. customs operations and USMCA legislation.
• Compliance Expert:
  Deep domain in CBP requirements and Reasonable Care programs.
• Systems:
  Advanced knowledge of ACE (U.S.) and CARM (Canada) portals.
• Trade Rules:
  Strong command of Foreign Trade Agreements and Rules of Origin.
• Data:
  Advanced Excel skills for reporting and analysis.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Foreign Trade, International Business, or related fields.
• Mindset:
  Strong analytical, decision‑making, and service‑oriented skills.
• Work Style:
  Ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple fast‑moving priorities.
• Languages:
  
  Fluent English (Required) and Basic Spanish (Highly Valued).