Customs Coordinator
Meknes ES Plant
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Company Overview
Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of more than 165,000 talented employees in 37 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #186 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com, or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation
Lear has been operating in Morocco since 2003, offering a wide range of products and demonstrating strong expertise in electrical distribution systems, electronics, surface materials, and seating JIT(Just-in-Time). With its 17 cutting-edge production and engineering sites located in Rabat, Tangier, Kenitra, and Meknes, Lear Morocco has become a major and significant player in the industry employing over 19,000 diverse & talented team members.
Lear Morocco has been certified as a Top Employer for the fourth consecutive time in recognition of its unwavering commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and fostering supportive work environment.
Position overview:
Reporting directly to the Logistics Manager, our future Customs Coordinator will have as main missions ensuring compliance with all customs regulations in Morocco for Lear Meknes, in close collaboration with the customs country manager and corporate customs department. He/she will be the subject matter expert for all customs topics of Lear Meknes with the different stakeholders (internal functions, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and external official departments.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure execution of a correct discharge process in alignment with the actual consumption, including scrap, and packaging Ensure alignment between import/export and discharge declarations Secure the customs inventory is aligned with the actual plant inventory. Monitor EIF accounts and report any relevant anomalies Optimize the scrap declaration, reconciliation, and evacuation process Achieve alignment of customs classification between the customs broker and the plant´s database. Execute and improve an equipment control process (registration, labeling, relocation control) Renew all relevant certifications and authorizations (eg. EIF extension, approved exporter, bank guaranty exoneration, insurance certificates, certificate of conformity...) Determine (and update) preferential origin of the goods prior shipment & act as a central point of contact for solicitation of documentation, calculation and certification. Maintain the preferential process at all levels (solicitation, calculation, and certification) during any BOM’s update , or changes on the certifications; Ensure retrospective preferential origin claims as applicable. Ensure recovery of any customs duties or VAT Reconcile on monthly basis the toll manufacturing fees invoiced by finance and declared for customs purposes Create process documentation for all customs processes at the plant. Achieve full archiving of relevant customs documentation. Coordinate a team of customs resources (2 heads) Control the customs declarations submitted by the customs broker to ensure they are correct and aligned with customs program of Lear Meknes Liaise with site staff / freight forwarder / broker to resolve any issues and expedite import / export Customs clearance. Define and follow the customs Key Performance indicators.
Key skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor's/master’s degree in international business, Logistics or Operational Management or related field or - extensive experience in International Trade and Customs or Customs consulting. Minimum 4 years of relevant experience, ideally as an employee of the customs authority, a customs agency or as a customs consultant. Previous experience on managing. Ability to demonstrate Logical, Structured, Proactive and Objective approach. Ability to maintain the compliance policy of the department, and the company. Knowledge of European import/export regimes would be beneficial. Previous experience in a multinational company would be beneficial Proficiency in both English & French languages, spoken and written
Why Lear
We offer a fantastic place to work, opportunity to grow and being part of a company who places its people first.
What We Offer
Competitive Salary, Competitive social perks including: Medical insurance Social security benefits, Transportation allowance, Canteen in site Paid Vacations Flexible working hours, Access to Learning and development opportunities Opportunities to give back to the community Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world
Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.
Applicants must submit their resumes for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.