Customs & Freight Analyst

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Lear a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Lears diverse team of 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 189 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at or on Twitter @LearCorporation.

Main Missions :

• Assist and train planners with completion of clearing instructions
• Analyze correctness of the freight invoice from the service provider.
• Research Customs and Trade matters and provide solutions.
• Rules of Origin and Free Trade Agreements e.g. EPA AGOA SACU EU
• Reconciliation and review of the Import duties general ledger accounts
• Preparation and submission of status report of import duties to the CFO
• Maintenance of the Tariff Headings in the parts master data database.
• Ensuring compliance with EUR1 requirements both internally and externally
• Compile information to enable the submission of duty drawback claims
• Make Rebate determinations and newly approved rebate store
• Review of SAD 500 to ensure compliance with the required legislation
• Perform quarterly audits on the rebate stores
• Liaise directly with SARS in resolving customs matters efficiently and timeously.
• Understand and manage all APDP(Automotive Production Development Program) objectives and submissions to the customer on quarterly basis
• Understand shipping INCO terms and respective clearing requirements both at origin and into South Africa
• Understand freight rates and be able to produce an accurate freight forecast for all imported materials
• Knowledge of processing preparation and submission of drawback claims ITAC permits and any other permits that are required.
• Reviewing of key business processes relating to import and export and recommending improvements (efficiency and cost savings)
• SAPS dangerous goods permit (Class 1.4s)
• Ensure efficient and effective document management (permits applications queries drawback claims etc)

To be successful for this role :

• Minimum Matric (Grade 12) is essential. Purchasing & Logistics National Diploma or equivalent is advantageous
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role is essential.
• Have knowledge of Customs requirements and standards.
• SAP system proficiency is advantageous.
• Accuracy attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good Excel skills

Why Lear

We offer a fantastic place to work opportunity to grow and being part of a company who places its people first

Work Location :

• Port Elizabeth Seating Head Office

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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.