What is special about this team: The Global Customs & Trade team operates with our broader First Mile Logistics group that also includes Global Transportation and Global Warehousing. Our teams are responsible for compliance with customs regulations, duty savings/spend, multi-modal movement of raw materials and finished products to our affiliates and manufacturing sites,and warehousing of inventory. At a time when there is more focus than ever on the efficiency and overall health of supply chains, our team is on the front line everyday trying to solve global logistical challenges to ensure our business partners have a sufficient supply of inventory while we work to mitigate inflationary pressures and collaborate cross-functionally to minimize spend.

Customs and trade professionals have a unique role within the supply chain that emphasizes the technical aspects of cross-border trade in addition to the physical product movement. Navigating the complex regulatory environment at global scale requires knowledge of product level details and attributes, country level import and export requirements, & technical trade skills - tariff classification, customs valuation, country of origin determination, special trade program qualifications. Customs work is a blend of legal, finance/tax, product engineering, and supply chain. The external global landscape is constantly changing from a trade policy perspective. The financial impact of trade work is significant and managing compliance and risk are critical.

How would an intern contribute to the team’s success: The selected intern will be uniquely positioned to learn core systems and transactions within our First Mile team with particular emphasis on Customs and Trade processes and programs.

An example of a typical project is: Project(s) will be highly analytical in nature and will require a broad understanding of international transactions relative to trade agreements and other special trade programs that result in optimizing duty global spend.

What skills and background will be important to be successful in this internship? Critical thinking, Detail-oriented, Self-starter. Interest in pursuing a career in customs and trade / customs broker license.

Desired Skills: Strong analytical, communication, & prioritization

Desired Degree: International Business, Supply Chain, Or Data Analytics

Work Type: Hybrid

Location of Internship: Ada, MI

Academic year(s) of students you are willing to consider for employment: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior

Amway is an entrepreneur-led health and wellness company based in Ada, Michigan, U.S. We are committed to helping people live better, healthier lives across more than 100 countries and territories worldwide. Our top-selling brands are Nutrilite™, Artistry™ and XS™.