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Customs Compliance Student

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Troy, MI
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Troy, MI
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As a Customs Compliance student, you will assist with ensuring timely and correct imports, support customs activities, analyze import costs, and improve compliance processes.
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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:
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.
Job Responsibilities:
SUMMARY:
As a Customs Compliance student, you will help Magna Powertrain and Magna Electronics make sure products are imported into the U.S. correctly and on time. You will work with customs brokers, suppliers, and internal teams to collect and share information needed for customs paperwork. This role is a great opportunity to learn how international trade and supply chains work in a real business environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Help collect and share shipment information with customs brokers so imports meet U.S. Customs rules.
Support daily import activities and help solve shipment issues, delays, or holds.
Learn how Magna saves money on import duties by supporting free trade programs like USMCA.
Assist teams with basic analysis that helps understand import costs and sourcing decisions.
Help track how well customs brokers follow Magna's rules and procedures.
Support special shipments, such as hand-carry items or temporary imports.
Help prepare reports using customs data and broker reports.
Assist with classifying products for customs purposes.
Support projects that improve and automate trade compliance processes.
Help update and maintain written procedures.
Perform other related tasks as needed to support the team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Currently enrolled as a senior college student pursuing a bachelor's degree in:
  • Business Administration
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Logistics
  • Operations Management (or similar)

Minimum GPA of 3.0
Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn and professional behavior
Basic analytical and problem-solving skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Microsoft Access
Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Student / Co-Op
Group:
Magna Powertrain

Top Skills

Excel
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Word
PowerPoint

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