ECCN

Flex•Austin, TX

20d

About The Position

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 carriers in order to ensure customer satisfaction and to deliver maximum advantage to the business. Also responsible for ensuring legal compliance within government rules and regulations.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Typically requires 5 years minimum import/export logistics /expediting industry experience,
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.

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining in-depth knowledge of Import/Export regulations and Administration regulations.
Develop and maintain policy and procedures to ensure Custom regulations compliance is adhered to.
Responsible for day-to-day activity 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, freight forwarders, 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 Corporate Flex with 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 per FLEX Corporate 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 the FLEX Corporate Logistics procedure for compensation of lost/damaged freight while in the care of the carrier.
May maintain claims data and interact with FLEX Corporate 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 FDA, FCC, US Goods 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 site’s 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
Provide POD’s for 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