Customs Auditor

About the Company:

We provide specialized subcontracting and technical assistance services to support clients in the transport and aerospace industries. We work closely with clients to ensure that our solutions meet their needs and exceed their expectations. Our team members are motivated individuals that do remarkable things every day!

Position Summary:

AAA United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Grapevine, TX that is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. They are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defense as well as Helicopters Divisions, they are the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader.

Essential Functions:

Customs Auditing: 50%

• Audit all 7501 customs entries according to established audit procedures.
• Evaluate Broker performance with monthly spreadsheets; maintain monthly and annual statistics regarding broker performance.
• Facilitate quarterly broker review meetings 
• Ensure that all established compliance procedures are being followed.
• Submit a weekly and monthly customs compliance status report.
• Compile supporting information for CF28s and CF29s, ISA audit and other inquiries as needed.
• Compile supporting information and corrections for Rejects and Census warnings.
• Maintain effective follow-up procedures on all reply and action items.   
• Serve as back-up support for the Classification Specialist in their absence

Root Cause and Corrective Action Coordination: 20%

• Research any discrepancies between receiving and the customs entry.
• Request PEA corrections for entries as needed; reply to CF28s and CF29 with manager approval. 
• Ensure that all established compliance procedures are being followed.

Data Analytics: 20%

• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems  
• Develop robust and open working relationships with key business and operational partners enabling the free flow of business-critical information.
• Translate financial information into usable and relevant operational information to drive performance through implementable actions.
• Provide and communicate quantitative & qualitative data to support and facilitate business decision making.
• Analyse and extract relevant information from data to support business decision
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate information within the organization

Administration/Invoice Management: 10%

• Audit PO, Invoice, and Entry Summary to Payment to ensure customs compliance.
• Maintain records of AHI Customs related documents according to Records Retention policies and CFR 163.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 
• Six (6) years experience within a warehouse/distribution or manufacturing environment.  
• Three (3) years experience of import/export and auditing procedures and processes. 
• Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license) 
• Knowledge of US Customs rules and regulations.  
• An understanding of Import/Export and Auditing processes and procedures.
• Strong customer service focus
• Attention to detail / detail oriented
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English
• Ability to tailor communication style to meet internal or external customer needs. 
• Functional Experience with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
• Functional Experience with ERP Software (SAP, Oracle, JDE, etc…)