Position Overview:

The Export/Import Administrator is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day aspects of export and import compliance for the local business unit under the direction of the Trade Compliance Manager. The Export/Import Administrator will process export and import transactions and interface with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal and external parties on matters pertaining to customs and import and export regulations. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support daily processing and monitoring of exports and imports.
• Review sales orders to ensure that proposed transactions are screened for Denied Persons and Entities, restricted end use/end user, and diversion risk.
• Maintain trade data determinations such as HS Code, Export Classification, Country of Origin, trade preference program qualification, product codes, import/export documentation requirements, and valuation of products in the trade compliance management system.
• Work with other functional areas, customers, vendors, freight forwarders, distributors, and customs brokers to ensure compliant exports and imports.
• Support drafting of applications to US government agencies such as licenses, Advisory Opinions, CCATS, and Protests.
• Work with the Trade Compliance Manager to implement trade compliance management systems, policies, procedures, work instructions and other guidance for the business.
• Ensure employee awareness of trade compliance regulations, company policies and procedures, and best practices through communications and training.
• Maintain export and import records, as required.
• Assist with risk assessments and investigations of incidents of potential non-compliance with import/export laws and regulations.
• Support implementation and maintenance of corrective actions identified in assessments and investigations.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in a related field and 0-5 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Working experience with import/export and Customs regulations, and the ability to apply technical knowledge of regulations to business transactions is highly desirable.
• Ability to read and understand complex legal regulations.
• Experience with automated trade compliance systems, such as denied party screening, preferred.
• Experience preparing and presenting training is preferred.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status is required.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Works well in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple and changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong computer skills; ERP/MRP skills a plus.