Customs Assistant Automotive Tier 1 (Santiago de Querétaro)

Job Title

CUSTOMS ASSISTANT ANALYST – Yanfeng Safety Systems México

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring full compliance with international trade regulations related to the import and export of automotive vehicles, parts, and components. This role supports manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics operations by managing customs documentation, tariff classifications, trade agreements, and regulatory requirements to minimize risk, delays, and costs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with customs laws, regulations, and trade agreements (e.g., USMCA, WTO, local customs).
• Classify automotive parts, components, and vehicles using the Harmonized System (HS) codes.
• Prepare, review, and submit import/export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and customs declarations.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government authorities to resolve clearance issues.
• Monitor duty payments, exemptions, drawbacks, and preferential tariff programs.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure accuracy of customs filings and compliance processes.
• Support supply chain and manufacturing teams with trade compliance guidance.
• Track regulatory changes and assess their impact on automotive imports/exports.
• Manage Free Trade Agreement (FTA) qualification and origin analysis for automotive products.
• Investigate and resolve customs discrepancies, penalties, or compliance violations.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with legal retention requirements.
• Act as the process owner for the Broker Referral process, ensuring timely and compliant import entries and measuring broker performance against internal business rules.
• Assist with HS code classification and data validation under supervision.
• Track inbound and outbound shipments and report status to the customs team.
• Update databases, ERP systems, and customs-related reports.
• Coordinate with logistics, warehouse, and supply chain teams as needed.
• Provide ongoing support to the Customs Sr. Analyst by assisting with new requirements, operational requests, and upcoming team support activities.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of customs regulations, tariff classification, and trade compliance programs.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and customs management software.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficient conversational English.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the automotive industry as a Customs Assistant Analyst.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and handle travel availability.
• Must have own transportation; relocation support is not provided.
• Position located in Querétaro – Parque O Donnel Aeropuerto el Marqués; must be on site.

Work Environment

The position reports to a Customs Sr. Engineer and requires on‑site presence at the plant. The plant is not easily accessible, so the candidate must have reliable transportation.