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American Axle Mfg Inc

Procurement Coordinator Tariffs

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What they do

A Procurement or Sourcing Specialist is responsible for sourcing and purchasing the goods or services required by an organization, especially tracking overall spend and improving bidding processes. Responsible for maintaining supplier relationships. May also be responsible growing supplier relationships with new and/or existing suppliers.

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Job Posting TitleProcurement Coordinator - Tariffs Job Description SummaryThe Procurement Tariff Coordinator supports tariff management within a global automotive Tier 1 supplier environment. This role is responsible for monthly tariff cost analysis, structured data gathering across multiple systems, and leading internal approval workflows for tariff claims, offsets, and mitigation strategies.

The position plays a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with OEM customer requirements across a complex, multi-tier global supply chain. This position reports to the Head of Connected Supply and Tariffs within the Global Procurement Administration department and manages an analyst role supporting the activity.
Job Description:
1. Monthly Tariff Analysis & Financial ReportingPerform detailed monthly tariff impact analysis across direct materials, purchased components, and finished goods.

Analyze exposure related to Section 232, IEEPA (reciprocal tariffs), and other applicable trade programs.

Reconcile tariff spend using:

CBP ACE reports (e.g., ES-003, TR-015)Broker statements and entry summaries (CBP Form 7501)ERP systems (Oracle, Plex, SAP)Track "3+9 forecast" vs. actual tariff costs and identify key variances.

Develop executive-ready reporting summarizing:

Tariff spend by supplier, commodity, and countryCost recovery progress (claims, offsets)Risk exposure and forward-looking impacts 2. Data Gathering, Validation & Systems IntegrationCollect and integrate tariff-related data from:

ProcurementLogistics/Customs brokersFinanceSuppliers (Tier 1 and Tier N)
Validate:
HTS classificationsCountry of origin (COO)Supplier declarations and trade documentationMaintain centralized tariff tracking datasets for:

Financial reportingAudit readinessOEM/customer transparency requirementsSupport structured data models for use in Power BI dashboards and digital reporting tools 3. Internal Approval Process Leadership (Claims & Offsets)Lead end-to-end internal approval workflows for:

Tariff recovery claims (e.g., customer pass-through, supplier recovery)Tariff offset strategiesPrepare and present approval packages including:

Financial impact analysisSupporting CBP documentationSupplier/customer validationCoordinate approvals across:

ProcurementFinanceLegal/ComplianceExecutive leadershipTrack workflow status, enforce timelines, and escalate bottlenecksEnsure proper documentation and audit trail for compliance (internal & external audits) 4. Supplier & OEM CoordinationCollaborate with suppliers to:

Obtain tariff-related cost breakdowns and required documentationValidate pass-through costs and sourcing assumptionsSupport OEM customer requirements related to:

Tariff transparencyCost recovery submissionsCommercial negotiations tied to tariff impactsContribute to sourcing decisions by providing tariff impact scenarios and recommendations 5. Compliance, Audit & Risk ManagementEnsure compliance with:

U.S. Customs regulations (CBP)Section 232, IEEPA, and other applicable tariffsInternal governance policiesSupport internal and external audits by providing:

Detailed transaction-level dataSupporting documentation for tariff claims and classificationsIdentify and mitigate risks related to:

MisclassificationIncorrect COO declarationsSupplier non-complianceMonitor regulatory changes and assess operational impact 6. Continuous Improvement & Digital EnablementIdentify opportunities to improve:

Tariff tracking processesData accuracy and automationApproval workflow efficiencySupport implementation of:

Standardized global tariff processesDigital tools (Power BI dashboards, workflow automation)Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) aligned to automotive best practices Required Skills and EducationEducation & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field3 -7+ years of experience in:

Automotive procurementTrade complianceTariff/duty analysis within a global manufacturing environmentExperience supporting OEM-facing financial recovery processes preferred Technical SkillsAdvanced Excel skills:

Data modeling, pivot tables, XLOOKUP, large dataset managementExperience with:

ERP platforms (Oracle, Plex)CBP ACE reporting tools (ES-003, TR-015)Familiarity with:

HTS classification structuresDuty drawback and tariff recovery processesExperience with Power BI or similar tools for reporting and visualization is strongly preferred Core CompetenciesStrong financial and analytical acumenHigh attention to detail (audit-level accuracy)Ability to manage complex, multi-source datasetsProven ability to lead cross-functional processes and approvalsStrong communication skills with both technical and business stakeholdersAbility to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global automotive environment Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Accuracy of monthly tariff reporting and reconciliationTimeliness of monthly close and reporting cyclesTariff cost recovery rate (claims, supplier/OEM offsets) Work... For full info follow application link. AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law.