Import & Export Coordinator

HARTING Technology Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Import & Export Coordinator, where you will play a crucial role in managing international logistics and ensuring compliance with trade regulations. This position offers the chance to work closely with various stakeholders, handle complex documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration in a family-owned environment, with opportunities for professional growth and a competitive compensation package. If you are passionate about international trade and logistics, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

21 days PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-sponsored life insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid working policy

401(k) with 4% match

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Onsite Café

Company-wide parties

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience with international trade regulations preferred.
• Experience with import/export documentation and US/international trade law required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as point of contact for import/export activities and compliance.
• Prepare necessary export documentation and support warehouse operations.

Skills

International trade regulations

Import/export documentation

Excellent interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Coordination and ambiguity management

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SAP

Job description

HARTING stands for strong connections – across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. And as an employer? We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarter in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide. Here you’ll find great colleagues, as well as ever new opportunities and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence. In everything we do, we remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business that always stays firmly grounded in spite of our stellar high-tech. Here’s to your unique future with us: Yours!

Become a part of the international HARTING Technology Group as a

Import & Export Coordinator (based in Elgin, Illinois) serves as the point of contact for internal stakeholders (such as Warehouse, Supply Chain, Customer Success) and external vendors/service providers on all import and export activities. The Import & Export Coordinator will ensure customer requirements and company objectives are met amid increased international logistics complexity (for example, due to tariffs).

To succeed in this role, you will be highly driven to:

• Serve as a point of contact for carriers/brokers, providing necessary information to facilitate timely North American Customs clearance
• Prepare export documentation as required e.g.: commercial invoices, Canadian/Mexico invoices, packing lists, respond to customers with certificate of origin and HTS code information or customer specific certificates, such as USMCA, Buy America
• Support inbound & outbound shipments by working in the warehouse regularly to ensure compliance, while directly working hands-on in daily warehouse operations
• Communicate as necessary with manufacturing and warehouse regarding prioritization, status of documentation details relating to orders and shipments
• Create, update and maintain procedures as related to import/export compliance policies/procedures
• Perform periodic audits of import shipments to ensure reasonable practices and make changes where needed
• Continually improve import/export regulation knowledge and serve as “Subject Matter Expert” on international trade supply chain best practices
• Analyze 3rd party freights database and identify and initiate corrective actions to drive cost savings
• Investigate and resolve import / export discrepancies and customer complaints
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Support Product Management and Engineering team for HTS (Harmonized Tariff Standards), CoO (Country of Origin) ECCN for new products
• Obtain and create shipment and expedite quotes, sourcing the best transportation methods
• Measure and control expedite costs, prioritizing cost savings, timeliness, and service quality
• Other duties as assigned

Must have skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics or equivalent work experience
• 3-4 years of experience with international trade regulations preferred
• Experience with import/export documentation, US/international trade law is required
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (written and verbal)
• Able to coordinate complexity, deal with ambiguity, and resolve conflicts quickly
• Strong work ethic and good problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, oral and communication skills
• Microsoft Windows, Excel and Word skills required
• SAP experience is a plus

HARTING USA offers an attractive total compensation package and employee benefits, including:

Compensation:

• HARTING's Total Compensation Structure includes a Base Salary and Bonus Percentage.
• Competitive base salary: $50,000 - $60,000 (commensurate with experience, subject to change dependent on physical location)
• 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start – quickly earn more PTO as you stick with us (36 days max)
• Medical, dental, and vision Insurance– several Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options to choose from
• Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability – at no cost to employee
• Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement, and a hybrid working policy
• 401(k) with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match – fully vested upon eligibility!

Good reasons to get started at HARTING:

Benefits: Be a key player (US), Competitive compensation (US), Continuing Education Tuition Reimbursement (US), Give back (US), Have fun (US), Lead a Healthy Life (US), Onsite Café (US), Take time off (US)

Play an important role within a growing, global, family-owned technology manufacturing company.

Competitive compensation: Salary and/or variable compensation plans with a 4% employer 401(k) match.

Continuing Education Tuition Reimbursement: We understand how important continuing education and professional development is to our employees, and we want to ensure we are supporting you in these endeavors!

Give back: Cultivate a healthy community with paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and partnerships with local organizations.

Have fun: Celebrate and have fun at a number of company-wide parties and get-togethers throughout the year.

Lead a Healthy Life: A variety of wellness and benefits options to meet your individual and family needs such as a monthly fitness reimbursement to be used toward any eligible wellness-related activity!

Onsite Café: Enjoy a wide assortment of food options that provides breakfast and lunch, at a low cost to team members.

Take time off: Rest and relax with paid holidays and a very generous paid time-off program.