ImportExport Manager Logistics FlowsHTSECCN
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
Job Summary
General Purpose:
Responsible for providing operational expertise to enhance the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the department by establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships liaising with operations customers and carriersin order toensure customer satisfaction and to deliver maximum advantage to the business. Also responsible for ensuring legal compliance within government rules and regulations.
Principle Accountabilities:
Responsible for maintaining in-depth knowledge of Import/Export regulationsand Administrationregulations.
- Develop and maintain policy and procedures to ensure Custom regulations compliance is adhered to.
- Responsible forday-to-dayactivity of the personnel assigned to Import/Export activities.
- Ensure proper Import/Export documentation and procedures are maintained in accordance with Customs standards and requirements.
- Advise company on Customs requirements and informs other departments of any issues that may arise affecting their operation.
- Recommends corrective action required to ensure all Import/Export transactions adhere to Custom compliance.
- Ensure and prepare documentation required by Customs to import/export commodities.
Import Compliance
- Reviews contracts for required clauses and identifies omissions.
- Interfaces with internal and external customers foreign order administration freightforwarders customs officers and other functional areas to ensure coordination and logistics of shipment.
- Selects carrier/forwarder for shipment of products and prepares documents for freight forwarders.
- Maintain accurate Import Compliance within the site for all inbound international shipments.
- Implement and maintain record-keeping system to comply with U. S. Customs.
- Perform regular audits as deemed mandatory by CorporateFlexwith several departments to identify disclose and work to fix any potential Import Compliance concerns.
- Make entry adjustments with U.S. Customs when necessary.
- May code international freight invoices for inbound shipments as well as domestic truck load shipments to departments within the site.
- May research short paid invoices and resolve any related issues.
- May maintain and update inbound/outbound carrier routing guide for site perFLEXCorporate Logistics guidelines.
- May distribute routing guide to Purchasing Shipping and various other departments.
- Notify departments within the site of any non-compliant issues.
- May file claims with the carrier/insurance companies per theFLEXCorporate Logistics procedure for compensation of lost/damaged freight while in the care of the carrier.
- May maintain claims data and interact withFLEXCorporate Logistics and insurance company/carrier to resolve claim issues/questions.
- Communicate with Purchasing and Manufacturing departments for support in part clarification.
- Interacts with Corporate Compliance to ensure Import/Export Compliance processes are up to date to meet US customs rules and regulations
- Ensure US customs guidelines are followed by vendors purchasing broker site logistics and other responsible parties
- Attend Import Compliance Seminars for updates on latest customs rules and regulations
- Classifying importing items with correct HTS
- Ensure FDAFCC USGoods return forms and Fumigation Certificates are provided and on file for parts requiring this information
- Audit import documents for international shipments cleared through US customs
- Notify members of the sites Compliance team that a discrepancy in the audit should be noted and drive escalation as appropriate to resolve issue
- Correct of entry documents for entries identified
- File Import Documents
- Maintain and update part number database with most up to date HTS COO and OGA information
- Maintain COO database used to identify non-compliant vendors
Export Compliance
- International and domestic rate quotes per request by site management
- May prepare rate comparisons between carriers
- Track international shipments and may track domestic shipments
- ProvidePODsfor shipments
- May research freight issues
- Audit special need deliveries to identify issues and concerns
- File or assist with filing of freight claims for international and domestic shipments
- May maintain and update carrier routing guide
- May train various site departments on usage of carrier routing guide
- Arrange expedited shipments by request to meet customer needs
- May coordinate international truck load shipments
- May audit domestic and international inbound carrier freight invoices
- May address issues regarding freight invoices with carrier and payment company
- May identify ways for freight and cost savings
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education / Experience
- Typically requires abachelorsdegree or equivalent experience.
- Typically requires5 years minimum import/export logistics /expediting industryexperience
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Must have expert knowledge of logistics flows (both domestic and international).
- Working knowledge of HTS and ECCN.
- Excellent communication/presentation (verbal and written) interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Must have proven ability to successfully interface with both internal and external customers.
- Proficiency with MS Excel (pivot tables v-lookups) a must.
- Strong understanding of various supply chain disciplines preferred.
JT05
AA01
MS14
CC11
What youll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical dental and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Job Category
Global Procurement & Supply ChainIs Sponsorship Available
NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit qualifications and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age race religion color sex national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity veteran status disability pregnancy status or any other status protected by law. Were happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and well discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex you must complete the application process first).Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Flex is the manufacturing partner of choice for streamlined product lifecycles. From design to end of life, our end-to-end services optimize efficiency.