Import/Export Logistics Specialist

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Import/Export Logistics Specialist - North America (On-site)

The Role & Your Impact:

As an Import/Export Logistics Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliant, efficient movement of Novonesis products and samples across borders in North America. Your work will help prevent customs delays, manage regulatory risk, and support smooth intercompany logistics operations across industries.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Acting as designated permittee on import permits in close collaboration with Regulatory

Monitoring intercompany shipments and coordinating with freight forwarders, carriers, and customs brokers

Supporting import/export documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, BOL/AWB)

Ensuring import/export compliance for Novonesis products and samples across North America

Supporting HTS classification in partnership with International Tax

Assisting with resolution of customs duties, bonds, invoice discrepancies, and PO adherence issues

Supporting the CTPAT program to maintain certification and compliance

Monitoring customs clearance lists (e.g., ACIR) and proactively securing permits

Tracking regulatory and industry developments impacting trade and compliance

Supporting regional and global logistics initiatives as needed

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field

5+ years of experience in import/export logistics or trade compliance

Strong knowledge of customs processes, HTS classification, and licensing requirements

Experience with agencies such as USDA, APHIS, TSCA, FDA

Proficiency with SAP and transportation/logistics systems

Advanced English communication skills (written and verbal)

Additional Skills & Interests We Value:

Experience working with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and 3PLs

Knowledge of CTPAT requirements and compliance processes

Background in foreign trade or international business

Strong attention to detail and continuous-improvement mindset.

What We Offer:

At Novonesis, you'll join a purpose-driven organization where logistics and compliance enable sustainable biological solutions. You'll work in a collaborative environment with opportunities to grow your expertise and contribute to global impact.

Ways of Working:

Full-time, on-site role

Close collaboration with Regulatory, Tax, Supply Chain, and external partners

Standard business-hours schedule supporting operational logistics activities

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive salary ($75,000-$85,000)

401(k) with up to 9% company contribution

3+ weeks' vacation, 12 holidays, and 2 weeks of Wellness Time

Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

Healthcare Savings Account (HSA) option

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

All benefits begin on your first day

Relevant Information:

Application deadline: April 24, 2026

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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