Logistics Specialist - J0051968

Astemo Ltd.; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo Ltd. in Monroe, GA is seeking an Import/Export Compliance Specialist to coordinate daily logistics activities with international freight forwarders, warehouse personnel, and production control.

The role focuses on HTS classification, duties drawback, and ensuring accurate reporting for compliance. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of Import/Export experience, solid MS Excel/Word/Project skills, and strong communication with customers and carriers.

Qualifications

• Solid computer skills in MS Excel, Word, and Project.
• Strong communication and professional representation of ASTEMO.
• 2 years Import/Export experience incl HTS classification, compliance, Duty Drawback, local content reporting.
• Group leadership skills and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activity with international freight forwarders, warehouse, and production control.
• Oversee Duty Drawback compliance for imports.
• Manage import/export compliance and evaluate Customs Broker performance.
• Improve I/E group processes and assist in projects.
• HTS classification responsibility for ASTEMO and related analyses.
• Oversee local content reporting programs for compliance.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Job description

• Work with international ocean and air freight forwarders, warehouse personnel and production control to coordinate daily activity. This includes working with group employees to schedule trucks, monitor reports for accuracy, maintain accurate ETA times in Sight Draft system, and report significant deficiencies or issues to manager
• Oversee compliance of in-house Duty Drawback program- for all eligible imports, including researching eligible products, working with customers, freight forwarders, and drawback company, filing appropriate documents with drawback company or customs
• Manage compliance for import/export. Including evaluation of Customs Broker performance.
• Self-motivated to see areas for improvement in the I/E group and assist in projects
• Be responsible for HTS classification for ASTEMO - this requires someone who is a methodical thinker and a problem solver
• Oversee local content reporting programs (NAFTA, AALA, CAFE, etc.) including all reporting duties to customers and/or the government
• Maintain internal local content database by acquiring country of origin information from suppliers.
• Help maintain accurate country of origin information in the shipping database.
• Manage all freight activities including
• Milk run loading plans and routing
• LTL routing and tracking
• Supplier compliance and claims
• Packaging Procurement and Approval
• Shipping supplies management
• Dunnage inventory and conditions
• Auditing of freight billing accuracy
• Ocean freight routing and tracking
• Sight Draft maintenance and process improvement
• ASN tracking and reporting
  

Description

Essential Functions

• Work with international ocean and air freight forwarders, warehouse personnel and production control to coordinate daily activity. This includes working with group employees to schedule trucks, monitor reports for accuracy, maintain accurate ETA times in Sight Draft system, and report significant deficiencies or issues to manager
• Oversee compliance of in-house Duty Drawback program- for all eligible imports, including researching eligible products, working with customers, freight forwarders, and drawback company, filing appropriate documents with drawback company or customs
• Manage compliance for import/export. Including evaluation of Customs Broker performance.
• Self-motivated to see areas for improvement in the I/E group and assist in projects
• Be responsible for HTS classification for ASTEMO - this requires someone who is a methodical thinker and a problem solver
• Oversee local content reporting programs (NAFTA, AALA, CAFE, etc.) including all reporting duties to customers and/or the government
• Maintain internal local content database by acquiring country of origin information from suppliers.
• Help maintain accurate country of origin information in the shipping database.
• Manage all freight activities including
• Milk run loading plans and routing
• LTL routing and tracking
• Supplier compliance and claims
• Packaging Procurement and Approval
• Shipping supplies management
• Dunnage inventory and conditions
• Auditing of freight billing accuracy
• Ocean freight routing and tracking
• Sight Draft maintenance and process improvement
• ASN tracking and reporting
  

Qualifications

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

Possession of sound computer skills- Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, Ability to communicate and represent ASTEMO in a professional manner with customer via telephone and in person Preferred: 2 years of experience in Import/Export- HTS classification, Compliance, Duty Drawback, local content reporting programs Group Leadership skills Critical thinking skills

Customs Brokers License a plus Associate or Bachelor Degree in related field

Supervisory Responsibilities

None, however, must work closely with Procurement and Customer Service personnel to ensure comprehensive reporting

Working Conditions

Physical Demands: Occasionally lift up to 30 pounds

Travel: Minimal except for occasional training

Work Environment: Office and shop floor