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Description
Assures that BMW is in compliance with the laws and regulations of US Customs and Border Protection, Bureau of Industry and Security, and all other government agencies that impact customs and export control compliance. Drives efforts to minimize expenses, reduce delays and secure the various supply chains with which BMW is involved.
- Support the customs and export control governance efforts and ensure that all BMW entities operating in the US are fully compliant with US trade compliance regulations;
- Implement customs and export control processes and projects as assigned by management to include providing systems development support (requirements/ design / testing);
- Maintain customs and export control process documentation and work instructions in accordance with management approvals;
- Enable, run and operate processes and systems as related to customs and export control;
- Monitor processes performed by external service provider(s) to ensure compliance with regulations;
- Identify process gaps/inefficiencies/improvements, communicate to management and implement solutions as aligned with management;
- Drive efforts to minimize expenses, reduce delays and secure the various supply chains with which BMW is involved as aligned with management;
- Attend continuing professional education as required for customs and export control compliance and monitor the latest developments in US trade compliance legislation;
- Develop effective BMW network and US Customs partnerships as relevant for customs and export control processes and projects;
- Cross train and provide back up to the customs and export control team;
- Support internal and external trade compliance audit activities as assigned by management;
- Support risk assessments to identify customs and export control related compliance concerns and support implementation of their resolution;
- Serve as a consultant and provide necessary services to other departments concerning customs and export control issues;
- Support standardization and harmonization of customs and export control compliance operations and processes within US BMW entities in the assigned field / responsibility;
- Performs other duties as assigned by management.
- Understands and models VPS (Value Added Production System) Principles and concepts of Standard Work and Problem Solving.
- Adheres to 5S and Safety Standards and Principles. Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree, preferably in International Business, International Studies or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in a customs and export control compliance related capacity.
- Licensed Customs Broker (LCB).
- 3+ years of knowledge of customs and export control regulations.
- 3+ years of experience demonstrating computer skills to include MS Office and Windows.
- 1+ years of SAP experience, especially in FI, MM, SD modules or SAP GTS or other customs and export control applications (preferred).
- 3+ years of experience demonstrating strong analytical skills.
- 3+ years of experience working collaboratively in a team environment.
- 3+ years of experience demonstrating effective communication skills.
- 3+ years of experience working in a customer-focused environment.
- Basic German or Spanish foreign language skills (preferred).
- Prior international and/or automotive industry experience (preferred).
In addition to offering a stimulating work environment and a great place to live, BMW Associates have access to an exceptional range of benefits.
Our comprehensive benefits program includes:
- Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan with company matching contribution
- Retirement Income Account
- Life insurance
- BMW Associates Assistance Program
- Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Company vehicle program
BMW Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW MC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.