Import/Export Supervisor
About The Position
The role of an Import Export Supervisor involves overseeing and managing the end-to-end movement of goods across international borders while supporting core supply chain operations such as inventory management, and warehouse activities. This position is critical to ensuring materials and equipment are sourced, handled, and delivered efficiently, cost-effectively, and in full compliance with all applicable trade and customs regulations. The Import Export Supervisor coordinates with suppliers, procurement teams, shipping companies, warehouse personnel, and customs officials to facilitate smooth, accurate, and timely transactions. Responsibilities include managing import/export documentation, negotiating shipping rates, ensuring adherence to international trade laws, and maintaining high standards of safety, service, and operational excellence. A strong understanding of logistics, supply chain management, and trade compliance is essential to support continuous efficiency, achieve cost savings, and secure on-time delivery for both domestic and cross-border operations.
Requirements
- Familiar with Trade, Logistics, Business and Warehouse operations.
- Minimum of 1 year of import, export or customs compliance experience, preferably in a maquiladora or IMMEX environment.
- Knowledge of Mexican and USA custom law.
- Experience working directly with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and cross-border carriers.
- Knowledge in logistics software and trade-compliance systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work in fast-paced warehouse/manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities and external partners.
- Experience conducting inventory audits and reconciling requirements.
- Must have or able to obtain within 30 days, a forklift license.
- Knowledge of ERP systems, ORACLE preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and optimize daily import/export processes to ensure smooth and efficient cargo flow.
- Coordinate shipments with suppliers, freight forwarders, carriers, and customers.
- Supervise, coach, and assist in developing a highly proficient team, ensuring accountability and performance toward departmental KPIs.
- Oversee customs clearance activities, ensuring adherence to international trade compliance requirements.
- Review and manage shipping documentation such as commercial invoices, bills of lading, and customs declarations.
- Negotiate rates and service agreements with logistics providers.
- Track and monitor in-transit shipments to avoid delays and ensure on-time delivery.
- Work with purchasing, sales, and warehouse teams to support operational and business objectives.
- Stay current with global trade regulations and compliance updates.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to international logistics.
- Handle claims, discrepancies, and disputes involving carriers, shipments, or customs processes.
- Incoming Management
- Focal point between MX logistic teams and Calexico Warehouse
- Cycle Count coordinator
- Any other duties that may be assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
