Consultant - Customs and Trade Compliance

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, ‘job flexibility benefits’ [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.) now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Customs and Trade Compliance Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Consultant - Customs and Trade Compliance.

The primary responsibility of this role is to coordinate export technology determination and import classification coordination for all major research, development, collaboration, and manufacturing projects.

Reporting to the Trade Research Sr. Manager, the person in this role will support the Customs and Trade Compliance department's objective to ensure that the necessary trade research is conducted to properly classify our projects and products allowing for compliance with government regulations.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead Connected Vehicle Preparation and Coordination while ensuring compliance and timely completion of Declarations of Conformity, Specific Authorizations, and Govt Communications are needed.
• Lead Trade Research project management for New Model Preparation. Knowledge of HTS Classification.
• Coordinate and Kaizen Annual Export Control Technology Review. Update Process to be aligned with the company as we shift into new technologies. Knowledge of ECCN, ITAR Classification.
• Monitor changing import and export regulations related to Trade Research and Trade in general.
• Support Trade Research Systems including internal department tools for Global Trade Management (GTM), external company facing interfaces, and research tools to obtain necessary technical information.
• Drive process kaizen to improve our efficiency to meet import and export compliance requirements more effectively and efficiently.

What you bring

• Subject matter expertise in federal regulations for Connected Vehicle, Import, Export, and/or etc.
• Knowledge of best-in-class internal processes to meet and/or exceed the government requirements for compliance with import and export regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills necessary to work with all levels of internal and external stakeholders and government agencies
• 5 years industry specific experience or 3+ years Toyota experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and meet deliverables timely and accurately
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel
• Excellent presentation skills.
• A bachelor's degree

Added bonus if you have

• Licensed Customs Broker and/or other Import/Export industry certifications (CUSECO)
• Graduate Degree

What we’ll bring
During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute (if applicable)
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com .