Import/Export Administrator

Description

Job Summary:  Under the direct supervision of higher-level management this position is primarily responsible for providing guidance, instruction and document completion for import/export transactions ensuring compliance to company policy and government requirements.  This position exercises independent judgment and operates within established corporate guidelines. 

• Help to manage compliance for import/export, including evaluation of Customs Broker performance.
• Self-motivated to see areas for improvement in the I/E group and assist in projects.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills to support day to day communication with Customers.

Primary Responsibilities:

Import

• Create/review and provide oversight for Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification and Schedule B among multiple company sites, requiring excellent problem-solving skills, methodical thinking, and teamwork with other company departments
• Assign HTS classifications for new components, finished goods, machines/equipment, vehicles, and other company imported goods
• Receive electronic import shipment notifications
• Prepare and provide instruction to brokers for import (BIL)
• Assist broker with managing and executing company standard procedures
• Monitor and apply duty savings protocol
• Assist with other projects, as needed

Export

• Utilize the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) for export control and be able to assign appropriate ECCNs for export compliance
• Support and ensure company pre-export screening procedures are executed
• Provide instruction to shipping and freight forwarders for export transactions
• Generate export control documents
• Prohibited parties screening

• Oversee Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) company policies are maintained and executed
• Maintain, and update, the company C-TPAT profile with U.S. Customs for annual approval
• Lead periodic C-TPAT audits by U.S. Customs

FTA/COO/PGA/Etc

• Maintain internal local content database by acquiring country of origin information from suppliers
• Help maintain accurate country of origin information in the shipping database
• Create and report local content reporting programs (USMCA, AALA, CAFE, Manufacturers Affidavit, etc.) including all reporting duties to customers and/or the government
• Other government agency Import/Export requirements, EPA, NHTSA, FCC, FDA, FAA, etc. as required

Recordkeeping / Training / Etc.

• Maintain daily import and export logs and liquidation dates
• Ensure import/export document retention
• Utilize Incoterms and provide guidance to employees for proper use
• Continuous education - Internal and external training seminars for position
• Provide continuing education to employees
• Conduct Import/Export training to new-hire employees
• Complete annual internal audits
• Update Import and Export Manuals annually per new regulations and/or company procedures.
• General staff support

Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project
• High level of customer interface experience
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Well organized, detail oriented

Education: Possess 4-year college degree, Customs Broker License preferred

Experience: 5 years of industry experience

Supervisory Responsibilities: n/a

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Travel: Domestic and international travel may be required as needed.

Work Environment: Remote work

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am- [email protected] Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.