Import/Export Specialist

VAC Magnetics LLC • Sumter, SC

4h

About The Position

An Import/Export Specialist plays a key role in managing the movement of goods across international borders while ensuring full compliance with trade regulations. This position involves preparing and reviewing shipping documentation, coordinating with freight forwarders and customs brokers, and monitoring shipments to ensure timely delivery. The specialist also resolves logistical issues, maintains accurate records, and stays updated on changing import/export laws and tariffs. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies to facilitate smooth global trade operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of transportation, warehousing, import/export of goods, and inventory management best practices.
• Familiarity with import/export compliance, ITAR, and DoD subcontractor regulations is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to negotiate freight contracts and manage third-party logistics providers.
• Strong leadership skills with experience building and leading high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily inbound and outbound logistics, including raw materials, components, and finished goods.
• Ensure compliance with DoD subcontractor requirements, export controls, and applicable federal and state transportation regulations.
• Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, and carriers to optimize cost, lead time, and reliability of deliveries.
• Monitor product import and export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
• Clear goods through customs and to their destinations for clients.
• Pay, or arrange for payment of, taxes and duties on shipments.
• Calculate duty and tariff payments owed on shipments.
• Request or compile necessary import documentation, such as customs invoices, certificates of origin, and cargo-control documents.
• Implement and maintain metrics for logistics performance (on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, freight cost analysis, etc.).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in warehouse layout, material flow, packaging, and handling.
• Communicate with overseas agents to initiate ocean import processing.
• Customs clear importing goods through customs brokerage.
• Research and select various vendors/agents and arrange timely ground transportation delivery.
• Track the delivery status and communicate information with applicable parties.
• Input servicing information onto the internal system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level