US Customs Compliance Special Projects Analyst
About the Role
Supports the planning, coordination, and execution of key trade compliance, tariff mitigation, and USMCA-related initiatives across Stellantis North America. This role works closely with cross-functional business teams to help manage projects, analyze trade-related impacts, track deliverables, and support implementation of operational and compliance requirements. The position is ideal for a highly organized and analytical professional who can manage multiple priorities, work effectively with stakeholders across the organization, and translate complex trade and operational requirements into actionable business solutions. The role combines project coordination, data analysis, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement within a fast-paced automotive environment.
This role provides an opportunity to work on high-visibility initiatives that support Stellantis' tariff mitigation, USMCA qualification, trade compliance, and broader supply chain strategy objectives while partnering with leaders across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management and Process Improvement
- Support internal and external projects
- Gather and analyze information from Purchasing, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and other functions to support decision-making
- Prepare analyses, reports, and presentations related to trade compliance initiatives and management reviews
- Coordinate project activities across multiple functions and stakeholders
- Facilitate project meetings, document action items, and track progress against established timelines
- Identify and support opportunities to improve efficiency, data quality, reporting, and operational effectiveness
- Develop project documentation, process maps, training materials, and standard operating procedures
Compliance, Audit, and Reporting Support
- Provide assistance as needed for compliance reviews and information requests
- Compile and validate supporting documentation required for trade programs
- Help prepare reports and dashboards to communicate project status, risks, trends, and key performance indicators
Stakeholder Communication and Coordination
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Provide clear and timely updates on project status, risks, dependencies, and next steps
- Coordinate activities across Purchasing, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, and IT organizations
- Support issue resolution by providing data, analysis, and recommendations
- Build strong working relationships with business partners, suppliers, and external service providers
What You Will Gain
- Tariff Recovery and Trade Compliance Knowledge
- Exposure to customs operations, trade compliance, tariff recovery, USMCA and other global trade programs
- Gain knowledge to OEM and supplier cross-border operations
- Learn supplier and import data to identify opportunities for tariff recovery and process improvements
- Opportunity to contribute to the administration and continuous improvement of tariff reimbursement and recovery programs
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Engineering, Finance, Operations, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience for Analyst/Specialist level
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects and work effectively across multiple functions
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in automotive manufacturing, supply chain, customs compliance, trade compliance, project management, or business operations
- Project management and organizational skills
- Data analysis and reporting
- Knowledge of USMCA, customs regulations, tariffs, import/export operations, or global trade processes
- Experience supporting cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex data and multiple priorities
- Experience developing presentations, reports, dashboards, and project documentation
- Cross-functional collaboration and teamwork
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and well-being coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage from your first day, plus Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Family building benefit supporting all paths to parenthood including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy
- Generous paid time off including 17+ paid holidays with shut-down from December 24th through New Year's Day, vacation, float and wellbeing days, sick time, and fully paid parental leave
- Competitive retirement savings plans with employer match on 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans, plus an employer contribution even if you don't contribute
- Income protection and insurance options including employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings such as life insurance, group accident, critical illness, and more
- Company vehicle lease program for eligible employees and their immediate families with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included, plus exclusive discounts on Stellantis products
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year