Import Specialist (Hybrid)

Nestlé SA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Nespresso is seeking an Import Specialist to oversee the customs and compliance processes for imports. The role demands expertise in regulatory standards, financial implications of tariffs, and collaboration with various teams, aiming to maintain operational excellence. If you have a solid background in Supply Chain, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail, this opportunity offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Broad range of other benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years professional experience in Supply Chain, import/export.
• Experience in dealing with 3rd Party Warehousing preferred.
• Ability to work independently and strong ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee customs and compliance process for imports.
• Develop tariff cost forecasts and audit customs entries.
• Coordinate with logistics and manage relationships with customs brokers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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At Nespresso, we place people and specialty coffee at the heart of what we do. As part of our team, you'll be empowered to inspire, care, act, and innovate to reach your full potential and reimagine what coffee can be. As a certified B Corporation, we're committed to driving our triple bottom line – People, Profit, and Planet – by delivering an exceptional coffee experience that elevates our community, suppliers, farmers, and each other, channeling our growth-minded spirit to set new standards in global coffee culture. Quality, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion are core to who we are and critical to our vision of driving positive change. Throughout our factories, boutiques, and office locations, Nespresso careers are brimming with best-in-class opportunities for your development and growth. Join us!

Position Summary:

Join our team as an Import Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in overseeing the customs and compliance process for all our imports. In this dynamic position, you will implement effective controls to ensure compliance and address any gaps, showcasing your expertise in maintaining our commitment to regulatory standards and operational excellence. We are looking for a detail-oriented professional who will assess the financial implications of tariff changes and collaborate with teams such as Government Affairs and inbound logistics. You will have the opportunity to develop tariff cost forecasts, ensure timely submission of ISF documentation, and track regulatory compliance. Your responsibilities will also include auditing customs entries, generating invoicing reports, managing air freight exceptions, and fostering strong relationships with customs brokers. Additionally, you will validate HTS classifications, support import compliance training, and handle internal reporting on international operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess financial implications of tariff changes on business operations
  • Coordinate with Nestlé Government Affairs to monitor regulatory developments and business continuity planning
  • Collaborate with inbound logistics to evaluate tariff exposure on in-transit shipments
  • Develop tariff cost forecasts in partnership with Finance
  • Identify and evaluate alternative manufacturing sources to mitigate tariff impact on key SKUs
• Coordinate with HQ teams to ensure timely submission of ISF documentation and SKU data
  • Support classification processes for new SKUs introduced by HQ
  • Track and report ISF filing performance to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Oversee daily audit reporting of customs entries for accuracy and completeness
  • Generate and submit weekly invoicing reports to Finance
  • Prepare and distribute monthly freight cost summaries to Finance
  • Manage air freight exception reporting, including delay tracking and pallet count accuracy
  • Lead the annual customs reconciliation filing process
  • Administer purchase orders for freight services and manage P-Card transactions for customs brokerage
  • Ensure accurate EEI reporting for cross-border shipments from Mexico
• Manage operational relationships with customs brokers and freight forwarders; contribute to performance and business reviews
  • Support internal post-entry and valuation audits to ensure compliance and accuracy
  • Implement corrective actions to address gaps identified during post-entry and valuation reviews
  • Collaborate with Trade Compliance to validate HTS classifications and ensure regulatory accuracy
  • Maintain and update the U.S. Customs Compliance Manual
  • Secure signed foreign vendor compliance letters in alignment with U.S. Customs and Nespresso USA policies
  • Support import compliance training initiatives for Purchasing and Supply Chain teams
  • Contribute to freight forwarding and customs brokerage tender projects
  • Participate in broader supply chain initiatives and cross-functional projects
• Responsible for internal reporting on Int'l (weekly inbound import log and ASN reports).
  • Report KPIs for Int'l Supply Chain Operations review and market operational reviews (Monthly).
  • Prepare report and analysis for performance/business reviews with third parties (Monthly/Quarterly).
  • Tariff financial impact
  • Prepare reports' set from ACE Portal Customs Border Protection.

Experience & Education Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree required; preferably in Supply Chain OR equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years professional experience in Supply Chain, import and export expericine and dealing with 3rd Party Warehousing strongly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint required
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, & problem-solving skills - highly detailed oriented
• Excellent administration and reporting skills
• Expereince creating SOP & gathering business requirements
• Knowledge of Distribution/Logistics and quality standard in logistics
• Strong work ethic, integrity and honesty
• Energized by tough challenges
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Result focused with a strong service orientation and strong organizational and planning skills
• Attention to detail and adherence to schedules

The approximate pay range for this position is $80,000.00 to $90,000.00 . Please note that thepay rangeprovided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and acompetitive total rewards package, which includes a401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range ofother benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may varydepending on the position. Learn more at About Us |Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

Requisition ID: 77041601

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

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