Global Import Specialist, Specialty Logistics

PCI Pharma Services; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance (dental & vision)

Flexible spending account

401(k)

Job summary

PCI Pharma Services in Rockford, IL is seeking an Import Specialist for Global Specialty Logistics to ensure US customs compliance and manage import activities for clinical trial medicines and company materials across North America.

You will coordinate with brokers, develop trade compliance procedures, support audits, and train teams on import requirements, FDA/CBP regulations, and international movement of regulated products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and/or 1-5 years related experience and/or training.
• College Level Mathematical Skills
• Intermediate Computer Skills: Ability to perform more complex computer tasks and has knowledge of various computer programs.
• Full Professional Proficiency: Ability to speak, read, and write fluently and accurately on all levels pertinent to professional needs.
• Very High Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in math or diagram form and deal with several abstract/concrete variables.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is to be the import contact for the Global Specialty Logistics team in North America.
• Maintain compliance with United States customs and other governing agencies.
• Identify global depot strategy, costs, permits and licenses with Business Development during quotation phase.
• Provide support to clients as a subject matter expert for Import Requirements.
• Attend client kick-off and study close-out meetings and facilitate study meetings during execution.
• Communicate with sponsors, PCI PM, brokers, and couriers for international movement of materials.
• Review IOR agreements and coordinate with BD as a department representative.
• Audit global logistic providers and support PCI's Global Trade Compliance Ticket Log.
• Adhere to PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies; attendance is essential.
• Develop and deliver training on international subjects for PM and BD teams.
• Coordinate with customs brokers for proper entries of regulated products.
• Ensure proper documentation for Importation services with relevant departments.
• Support logistics operations as escalation point for courier issues or foreign clearance.
• Set and achieve annual Revenue and EBITDA goals.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Computer literacy

Professional English

Analytical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree

1-5 years related experience

Job description

PCI Pharma Services in Rockford, IL is seeking an Import Specialist for Global Specialty Logistics to ensure US customs compliance and manage import activities for clinical trial medicines and company materials across North America.

You will coordinate with brokers, develop trade compliance procedures, support audits, and train teams on import requirements, FDA/CBP regulations, and international movement of regulated products.