Assistant Manager
On-site · El Paso, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Assistant Manager in Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems’ Customs Compliance Department supports the General Manager by leading tariff-related data collection, analysis, and reporting, coordinating monthly tariff impact reporting across multiple brokers and import lanes, overseeing P&L analysis for tariff impact, and assisting with customer tariff recovery discussions. The role involves reviewing CBP Form 7501 and related data to identify tariff exposure and mitigation opportunities, coordinating with brokers and stakeholders on ACE data, invoice data, HTS classification, and country of origin, and leading or supporting government benefit activities (e.g., Section 232 credits, rebates, refunds). It requires cross-functional collaboration with CCD, Sales, Business Units, Corporate Business Planning, and external partners, along with developing workload-reduction measures, training, and staff development. Strong Excel and data-analysis skills (Power BI, SQL, Smartsheet, Access) and the ability to manage recurring reporting requirements are essential, as is supervisory or project leadership experience and 8-10 years of progressive experience including supervisory capacity.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience in customs compliance, tariff management, import/export, logistics, business planning, or financial analysis preferred
- Working knowledge of U.S. import processes, customs broker activity, CBP Form 7501, HTS classification, country of origin, import value, and duty calculation preferred
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills required; Power BI, SQL, Smartsheet, Access, or similar reporting tools preferred
- Strong communication, documentation, follow-up, project coordination, and cross-functional leadership skills
- Ability to manage recurring daily, weekly, and monthly reporting requirements
- Supervisory, team leadership, or project leadership experience preferred
- 8-10 years progressive experience including 2-4 years as Superintendent or similar supervisory capacity
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