Customs Compliance and Logistics Coordinator

Research And Developement Industries Inc; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Research And Development Industries Inc in Tucson, Arizona, is seeking a Customs Compliance and Logistics Coordinator. This role will involve overseeing customs compliance programs and ensuring international shipping regulations are met.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or Bachelor’s degree, along with 3-5 years of experience in export or import compliance. Experience in logistics with air, sea, and truck transport is preferred. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience with export and/or import regulatory compliance.
• Working knowledge of US Customs regulations and procedures.
• Experience in logistics, preferably with air/sea/truck mix.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Customs Compliance Program and monitor its effectiveness.
• Communicate trade compliance regulations and standards within the organization.
• Facilitate import and export clearance for Hexagon Mining.
• Retain customs compliance records and conduct post-entry reviews.

Skills

Export compliance

Logistics management

Customs regulations knowledge

Trade compliance regulation

Education

High School Diploma or Bachelor's degree in administration

Job description

The Company:

English:

Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications. You’ll be joining over 24,500 people in 50 countries on the leading edge of your field.

This position is with Hexagon’s Mining division, a global technology leader, and solution provider for surface and underground mine challenges, with proven technologies for planning, operations, and safety.

Purpose of Position:

Hexagon’s Mining division is looking for a Customs Compliance and Logistics Coordinator to join our high-tech engineering and manufacturing company that is committed to customer service excellence and continuous improvement. Reporting to our Supply Chain Manager, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive supply chain team providing support and direction for day-to-day supply chain and shipping. Bring your people skills and technical expertise to ensure compliance for all products imported and exported into and out of the United States.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Partner with the Supply Chain Manager & Global Core team in administering Hexagon’s Customs Compliance Program and monitoring its effectiveness
• Assist in researching, understanding, and communicating trade compliance regulations & standards through the organization to ensure products & processes comply with required dynamic export/import requirements
• Monitor new developments and changes in customs laws, trade agreements, and transportation regulation and communicating this information internally as necessary
• Facilitate the import and export clearance process for Hexagon Mining
• Direct the organization and retention of various customs and compliance records and conduct post-entry reviews to ensure compliance with recording‑keeping requirements and identify errors in customs declarations
• Oversee the creation and execution of annual Certificates of Origin for customers
• Qualify country of origin and specific country content value in accordance with the rules of origin and prepare Certificates of Origin or Certification Requests in a timely manner
• Assess duty draw backs and submit to CBP
• Coordinate a program for calculations of preferential treatment under the Free Trade Agreements and maintain and retain Free Trade Agreement certificates
• Assist the Supply Chain Manager and shipping team with the negotiation(s) of favorable regional contracts and work with them on the monitoring, maintaining, and utilizing of approved carriers for all MIN locations and customers
• Maintain ERP system item master related to COO, HS codes and Schedule B’s
• Liaise with customs broker, CBP, finance, freight forwarders, carriers, couriers, product, and export compliance groups and support internal teams on significant issues pertaining to deliveries, duties, clearance, valuation, etc.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to the Customs Compliance Program

Knowledge and Experience - Required:

• High School Diploma or bachelor's degree in administration or related field or relevant work experience
• 3‑5 years of related experience with export and/or import regulatory compliance and international business transactions, HS/HTS classification and shipping documents
• Working knowledge of US Customs regulations and procedures
• Experience in logistics, preferably with a mix of air/sea/truck on a global level

Knowledge and Experience - Desired:

• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation or enrollment
• Experience with trade compliance information systems
• Background in the manufacturing or high‑tech industry
• Understanding of the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System and working within the Customs Automated Reference Library (CARL)
• Lean or Six Sigma certification
• Valid driver’s license

Travel:

• Some travel may be required.

Hexagon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against any job applicant based on protected characteristics.