Logistics and Trade Compliance Specialist

Lely North American•Pella, IA

About The Position

The Logistics and Trade Compliance Specialist executes and continuously improves transportation, logistics, and trade compliance activities supporting Lely North America. The position coordinates international and domestic freight operations, customs compliance, regulatory documentation, and transportation service performance to support an efficient and compliant flow of materials. It serves as a key liaison among carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, production, and supply chain teams. The role also supports manufacturing execution through the preparation and administration of Manufacturing Order documentation and related production materials. The specialist coordinates inbound freight across ocean, air, parcel, LTL, and truckload modes; monitors shipment status and carrier performance; manages transportation exceptions; coordinates delivery appointments and priorities; reviews freight invoices and claims; maintains transportation records; and identifies ways to improve service, cost effectiveness, and operational efficiency. The position also creates and maintains Manufacturing Order packets and develops logistics procedures and work instructions. Trade compliance responsibilities include maintaining import and export processes and master data, coordinating customs clearance, supporting duty optimization initiatives, monitoring regulatory changes, maintaining audit-ready procedures and records, supporting compliance reviews, and ensuring compliance with dangerous goods shipping requirements. The specialist provides guidance on shipping documentation and customs requirements and collaborates with internal teams and external service providers to promote consistent, accurate, and compliant practices. The role contributes to continuous improvement by analyzing operational data, researching root causes, recommending solutions, collaborating across internal functions, building relationships with external partners, and keeping current with logistics practices and regulatory developments. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Transportation and Logistics or a related field, with at least 3–5 years of relevant job experience and/or training in logistics administration or management, international shipping or compliance, or an equivalent combination of experience and education preferred.
Working knowledge of U.S. import and export regulations, customs, documentation, and international shipping requirements.
Familiarity with harmonized tariff schedule classification, country of origin determination, customs valuation, and partner government agency requirements.
Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical, consistent business processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including researching discrepancies, evaluating options, and recommending solutions.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to documentation and data accuracy.
Ability to organize and prioritize a varied workload while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and follow-through.
Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to shipment exceptions and changing operational demands.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to clearly communicate technical or regulatory information to internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to build effective working relationships and influence through knowledge, credibility, and collaboration.
Demonstrated initiative and a continuous-improvement mindset.
Sound judgment and ability to handle sensitive or confidential business information appropriately.
Ability to work independently while remaining aligned with team and organizational priorities.
Willingness to maintain technical knowledge and continually develop professional skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions, approach challenges with curiosity and sound judgment, adapt to changing requirements, take ownership, share knowledge, and consider broader impacts.
PC, networking, Microsoft Office Suite, and Outlook skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with enterprise resource planning, transportation management, warehouse management, or trade compliance systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Transportation and Logistics or a related field and 3–5 years of relevant experience and/or training are preferred; equivalent experience and education may also qualify.

Responsibilities

Coordinate inbound ocean, air, parcel, LTL, and truckload shipments for timely and cost-effective delivery of parts and whole goods.
Monitor shipment status, carrier performance, and delivery commitments; identify and resolve transportation exceptions.
Serve as a primary contact for freight forwarders, carriers, brokers, and internal stakeholders on shipment activity and transportation issues.
Coordinate container scheduling, inbound delivery appointments, and transportation priorities in support of production and customer requirements.
Create and maintain Manufacturing Order packets to support material readiness and production execution.
Review freight invoices, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate resolution of damage and shortage claims.
Maintain accurate transportation records, shipment documentation, and operational data.
Evaluate transportation performance and identify opportunities to improve service, cost effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
Develop, document, and maintain logistics procedures and work instructions.
Support projects and initiatives to improve transportation processes, internal coordination, and supply chain effectiveness.
Maintain import and export compliance processes in accordance with applicable customs, trade, transportation, and regulatory requirements.
Manage trade compliance master data, including HTS classifications, country of origin, PGA requirements, and supporting import documentation.
Coordinate with customs brokers to support timely customs clearance and resolve classification, valuation, documentation, and entry-related issues.
Support duty optimization initiatives, including duty drawbacks, foreign trade zone operations, and tariff mitigation programs.
Monitor relevant customs and trade regulation changes and communicate requirements or potential operational impacts to stakeholders.
Maintain procedures, internal controls, records, and documentation supporting internal and external compliance audits.
Support compliance reviews by researching documentation, identifying discrepancies, and coordinating corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with dangerous goods shipping requirements and maintain required training records and documentation.
Guide internal stakeholders on shipping documentation, customs requirements, and established trade compliance processes.
Partner with internal teams and external service providers to promote consistent, accurate, and compliant import and export practices.
Identify opportunities to improve logistics, transportation, documentation, and trade compliance processes.
Use data and operational insights to evaluate issues, identify root causes, and recommend practical solutions.
Collaborate with production, planning, supply chain, customer service, finance, and other internal teams to support shared objectives.
Build productive relationships with external transportation and compliance partners.
Contribute to OneLely team culture through partnership, knowledge sharing, and support of shared goals.
Maintain current knowledge of logistics practices, trade compliance requirements, and relevant regulatory developments.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.