Data Specialist - Trade Compliance

Posted:
3/2/2026, 12:49:05 PM

Location(s):
Michigan, United States ⋅ Novi, Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Data & Analytics

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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:

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Job Responsibilities:

Position Summary

The Shared Trade & Purchasing Systems & Data Specialist is a cross‑functional role supporting both Trade Compliance and Purchasing. This position focuses on building and maintaining data‑driven systems to improve tariff mitigation, compliance automation, and strategic sourcing decisions.

The role aligns with existing Purchasing Systems & Analytics capabilities while extending support to Trade Compliance automation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support development and maintenance of a trade classification database using SAP
  • Interface with Customs Brokers and the Trade Compliance FTA Analyst to support data accuracy
  • Maintain and enhance Magna International Power BI dashboards related to Purchasing and Trade
  • Perform data analysis to support tariff mitigation and sourcing strategies
  • Assist Purchasing with data‑intensive activities related to supply chain optimization
  • Support automation of manual Trade Compliance and Purchasing processes

Qualifications

  • Strong data analytics skills (Excel, Power BI; SAP experience preferred)
  • Entry‑level candidates welcome; trade compliance knowledge a plus
  • Ability to work across Trade Compliance and Purchasing teams
  • Strong attention to data integrity and process improvement

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:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Seating