Import & Export Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Cook up international inbound and outbound shipments with freight forwarders, carriers, and customs brokers.
• Prepare, review, and manage shipping documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, Export Filing (AES), certificates of origin.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, customs requirements, trade laws, and company policies.
• Classify goods using Harmonized System (HS) codes and determine applicable duties and tariffs.
• Track shipments and proactively resolve delays, customs holds, or logistical issues.
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, costs, and compliance documentation for auditing purposes.
• Maintain Temporary Import Bond program by extending TIBs annually and closing files timely.
• Manage and communicate with suppliers, customers, and internal teams regarding shipment status and requirements.
• Support trade compliance initiatives, including restricted party screening, export control adherence, and license decrements.
• Identify opportunities to improve shipping efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline logistics processes.
• Stay current with international trade regulations and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, International Business, Logistics, or related field (four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in import/export, international logistics, or freight forwarding.
• Experience with customs regulations, Incoterms, and international shipping procedures.
• Experience with trade documentation and customs brokerage processes.
• Able to have flexibility in work hours, including evenings or weekends, may be required to support international operations across multiple time zones.
• Up to 10% domestic travel may be required to support operations at various U.S. locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Customs broker license or certification (e.g., CCS, CES).
• Experience working in a global manufacturing, specifically aerospace.
• Familiarity with compliance tools for export control and sanctions screening.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management and ability to handle multiple shipments simultaneously.
• Regulatory compliance mindset.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, global environment.

Pay

The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $61,000.00 - $101,000.00 annually.
The base pay for this position within New Jersey is: $61,000.00 - $101,000.00 annually.
The base pay for this position within Delaware is: $61,000.00 - $101,000.00 annually.
The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $67,000.00 - $111,000.00 annually.
The base pay for this position within California is: $70,000.00 - $116,000.00 annually.
For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.