Import Export Specialist

Qualifications


* Bachelor's degree is preferred; high school diploma or GED required


* 5 years of experience in Business, Management, Logistics, Transportation, or International Business and experience in international trade, export operations, or export compliance.


* Strong quantitative, analytical and critical thinking skills.


* Proven background in building successful teams and productive internal/external client relationships.


* Experience in interacting with senior level management and all levels of employees.


* Proficient in MS Word and Excel


* Individual must be a self-starter/proactive approach to work

Preferred


* Prior experience in import / export related functions


* Knowledge of HFS product handling procedures (from procurement to shipping)


* Knowledge of HFS local product line

Job Summary

Reports to local management with a dotted line to HFS HQ IMEX group.

Works with HFS business unit IMEX group and local site to ensure all manufactured finished products.

machinery, equipment and raw materials are effectively managed to meet all US and foreign government import and export laws and regulations.

Supports compliance goals and drives toward leading edge compliance program.

Import Responsibilities


* Works with engineering on HTS classification of products, seeking advice and confirmation of accuracy from HQ Import Compliance Manager


* Assists with development / implementation of import compliance procedures at their facility


* Ensures inclusion of Compliance Information on documents as needed [i.e.

Repack Notices to customers; Repack Certificates to Customs; material content of components / raw material sent to foreign assembly or production facilities]


* Completion of compliance reports / records and non-compliance reporting [i.e.

Country of Origin marking appearing on imported products / packaging; Quantities received compared to quantities invoiced]


* Participation in import compliance education [internal and external] and dissemination of information to all appropriate local site staff


* Assists in clearing shipments through US Customs by contacting appropriate local staff to obtain needed information.


* Works with Procurement to ensure country of origin, HTS, INCO term and other relevant import information is included on packing list / commercial invoice


* Provides vendors [internal and external] with information to ensure compliance to US laws


* Confirms maintenance / retention of local files relating to purchasing, receipt and payment as defined in US Customs a(1)A Recordkeeping requirements or Company retention requirements, whichever is longer.


* Ensures timely responses / guidance and completes import projects on schedule.


* Keep abreast of local site issues and transactions that may require "special" handling - Requests for power of attorney, Foreign Importer of Record scenarios, drop shipping of imported products to n...