Trade Compliance Logistics Coordinator (6 Month Temporary Assignment)

GKN Aerospace; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace in California is seeking a Trade Compliance Logistics Coordinator for a six‑month assignment to support daily import and export operations, assist with regulatory compliance, and contribute to process improvements. The role requires attention to detail, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and a basic understanding of global trade and customs.

You will work with brokers, stakeholders, and suppliers to ensure accurate trade documentation and timely shipments.

Qualifications

• Experience with international trade, customs compliance, logistics, supply chain, or import/export operations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with data, documentation, and record management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing and monitoring U.S. import shipments.
• Coordinate with customs brokers to ensure timely customs clearance and issue resolution.
• Support customs entry reviews and post-entry audit activities.
• Review import and export documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with preparation and review of commercial invoices and supporting shipping documents.
• Maintain records in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Trade compliance

MS Office

Communication

Data management

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Visio

ERP systems

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Trade Compliance Logistics Coordinator (6 Month Temporary Assignment)

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

The Trade Compliance & Logistics Coordinator will provide support for daily import and export operations while assisting with key trade compliance and process improvement projects. This role will work closely with customs brokers, internal stakeholders, and logistics providers to help ensure regulatory compliance, accurate trade documentation, and timely processing of international shipments.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, proficient in Microsoft Office applications, and has a basic understanding of global trade, customs compliance, and international logistics.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with processing and monitoring U.S. import shipments.
• Coordinate with customs brokers to ensure timely customs clearance and issue resolution.
• Support customs entry reviews and post-entry audit activities.
• Review import and export documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with preparation and review of commercial invoices and supporting shipping documents.
• Maintain records in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.

Documentation & Compliance Administration

• Create, review, and update trade compliance documentation.
• Support internal audits of import and export transactions.
• Assist with tariff-related projects, including document collection, data validation, and refund/recovery initiatives.
• Help maintain compliance files and databases.

Process Improvement & Project Support

• Assist with documenting Trade Compliance and Logistics processes and work instructions.
• Develop process maps and workflow documentation using Microsoft Visio.
• Support migration of customer compliance forms and requirements into a new trade compliance portal.
• Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency, standardize processes, and enhance data quality.
• Participate in departmental projects and special assignments as needed.

Data Management & Reporting

• Collect, organize, and analyze trade-related data.
• Prepare reports and track project milestones.
• Maintain spreadsheets and databases to support compliance activities.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of trade-related records.

Job Qualifications

Required

• Experience with international trade, customs compliance, logistics, supply chain, or import/export operations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with data, documentation, and record management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience working with customs brokers or international shipping documentation.
• Knowledge of commercial invoices, customs documentation, and trade regulations.
• Experience using Microsoft Visio for process mapping and workflow documentation.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and data management tools.

Desired Characteristics

• Self-starter who can work independently.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Collaborative and customer-focused.
• Able to balance daily operational responsibilities with project-based work.

Compensation: $21.00 - $25.00 an hour

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We arethe place where human dreams, plus humanendeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.