Customs Auditor

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.

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…)