Parts Import/Export Control Specialist

Reputable Recruiting, LLC; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Company, based in Newnan, GA, is seeking an Import/Export Logistics Specialist who will own trade compliance for the parts business and build systems to keep operations compliant for years to come.

You will manage HTS/ECCN classification, prepare import/export documentation, file ISF/ACE, and work with freight forwarders to ensure timely filings and strong audit readiness, while driving process improvements and accurate recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in international trade compliance, customs, or logistics operations; freight forwarder backgrounds are especially valued.
• Solid working knowledge of HTS and ECCN classification, Incoterms, and Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements.
• Comfort reviewing technical drawings and component descriptions well enough to validate a classification decision.
• Strong data analysis skills, including Excel; Smartsheet experience is a plus.
• A self-starter who is energized by building and improving processes, not just running them.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation habits.

Responsibilities

• Own HTS and ECCN classification accuracy across the parts catalog, including reviewing technical specifications to confirm the right code is applied.
• Prepare and file time-sensitive import/export documentation and manage bonded shipment activity through the company's Foreign Trade Zone.
• Track and resolve shipment discrepancies (overages, shortages, damage) in partnership with the procurement team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with international freight forwarders and customs brokers, including supporting periodic contract negotiations.
• Lead the buildout of a modern document retention and recordkeeping system for trade compliance records.
• Serve as the go-to resource during compliance and regulatory audits.
• Clear the classification backlog and keep HTS/ECCN codes accurate as products and regulations change.
• File ISF, ACE, and bonded shipment documentation on time, every time, with no scrambling ahead of an audit.
• Track on-time filing rate, classification backlog reduction, audit results, and freight forwarder performance and cost efficiency as key measures of success.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Self-starter

Tools

Excel

Smartsheet

Job description

SUMMARY The Import/Export Logistics Specialist will take full ownership of trade compliance for the parts business of a well-established heavy equipment manufacturer and dealer network, based in Newnan, GA, and will build the systems that keep it running cleanly for years to come.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own HTS and ECCN classification accuracy across the parts catalog, including reviewing technical specifications to confirm the right code is applied.
• Prepare and file time-sensitive import/export documentation and manage bonded shipment activity through the company's Foreign Trade Zone.
• Track and resolve shipment discrepancies (overages, shortages, damage) in partnership with the procurement team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with international freight forwarders and customs brokers, including supporting periodic contract negotiations.
• Lead the buildout of a modern document retention and recordkeeping system for trade compliance records.
• Serve as the go-to resource during compliance and regulatory audits.
• Clear the classification backlog and keep HTS/ECCN codes accurate as products and regulations change.
• File ISF, ACE, and bonded shipment documentation on time, every time, with no scrambling ahead of an audit.
• Track on-time filing rate, classification backlog reduction, audit results, and freight forwarder performance and cost efficiency as key measures of success.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience in international trade compliance, customs, or logistics operations; freight forwarder backgrounds are especially valued.
• Solid working knowledge of HTS and ECCN classification, Incoterms, and Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements.
• Comfort reviewing technical drawings and component descriptions well enough to validate a classification decision.
• Strong data analysis skills, including Excel; Smartsheet experience is a plus.
• A self-starter who is energized by building and improving processes, not just running them.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation habits.