Post-Entry Analyst

The role identifies entry discrepancies, performs transactional compliance reviews, coordinates corrective actions, prepares post-summary corrections (PSCs) and protests, and maintains supporting documentation necessary to support customs positions and regulatory audits. The Customs Post-Entry & Trade Compliance Analyst is responsible for supporting U.S. import compliance activities with primary responsibility for customs entry auditing, post-entry corrections, tariff recovery opportunities, and trade compliance risk mitigation.

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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Job Responsibilities:

Position Summary

The Customs Post-Entry & Trade Compliance Analyst is responsible for supporting U.S. import compliance activities with primary responsibility for customs entry auditing, post-entry corrections, tariff recovery opportunities, and trade compliance risk mitigation.

This position conducts detailed reviews of U.S. Customs entries to ensure compliance with Customs regulations, company import requirements, and applicable preferential trade programs. The role identifies entry discrepancies, performs transactional compliance reviews, coordinates corrective actions, prepares post-summary corrections (PSCs) and protests, and maintains supporting documentation necessary to support customs positions and regulatory audits.

The Analyst serves as a subject matter resource for HTS classification validation, country-of-origin determinations, valuation reviews, and Free Trade Agreement qualification. The position works closely with Customs Brokers, Corporate Trade Compliance, Purchasing, Finance, Engineering, and operational stakeholders to identify and resolve compliance issues while supporting continuous improvement of import processes and controls.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Customs Entry Audit & Compliance Monitoring

• Conduct comprehensive audits of U.S. Customs entries to evaluate compliance with applicable customs laws and company policies.
• Review entry filings for accuracy of:
  • HTS classification
  • Country of origin
  • Customs valuation
  • Duty rates and special tariff treatment
  • Manufacturer identification
  • Free Trade Agreement claims
  • Supporting commercial documentation
• Analyze broker entry data to identify trends, recurring errors, compliance gaps, and potential duty savings opportunities.
• Develop and maintain audit schedules, audit reports, compliance metrics, and corrective action tracking.
• Communicate findings to internal stakeholders and customs brokers and monitor remediation through completion.
• Support broker performance evaluations through ongoing compliance reviews and reporting.

Post-Entry Compliance & Corrective Actions

• Identify import transactions requiring corrective action as a result of internal audits, broker audits, governmental inquiries, or business reviews.
• Prepare, coordinate, and submit Post Summary Corrections (PSCs), protests, and other Customs corrective filings.
• Support prior disclosures, duty recovery initiatives, and other post-entry compliance actions when necessary.
• Track corrective actions through final resolution and maintain supporting records.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, finance teams, and business stakeholders to resolve discrepancies affecting customs compliance or duty recovery.
• Assist with reconciliation of duty adjustments, refunds, credits, and post-entry recoveries.

HTS Classification & Import Compliance

• Independently research and validate HTS classifications for imported materials, components, production equipment, tooling, and finished goods.
• Review classifications assigned by suppliers and customs brokers for accuracy and consistency.
• Analyze product specifications, engineering drawings, material composition, and product functionality to support classification determinations.
• Maintain classification documentation and support periodic classification audits.
• Identify classification changes that may impact duty exposure, trade remedy measures, or preferential tariff elig