Import & Export Manager

Position Overview

Ultimate Staffing is actively seeking an experienced Import & Export Manager to join their client's team in Union City, CA. This role is essential for overseeing shipping and working with freight forwarders and carriers to ensure compliance with customs and policies in other countries. The Import & Export Manager will also collaborate with purchasing on imports from global markets to support warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

Interpret US Customs, Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), and other Government Agency rules and regulations.

Implement, update, and monitor these rules where applicable to business processes.

Ensure legal compliance and provide import/export administration controls within applicable rules, including any licensing.

Determine if licensing is required with various governmental authorizing agencies including BIS, Census Bureaus, State and Treasury HTS classifications.

Manage reporting to BIS for license exceptions and ENC reporting.

Collaborate across the organization, including Sales, Regulatory, Logistics, and Engineering.

Provide accurate information to freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other service providers regarding international taxes and trade tariffs.

Handle issues related to US Customs Regulations.

Provide ECCN (Export Control Classification Number), USHTS (US Harmonized Tariff Schedule) Schedule B Export Codes.

Review, analyze, and evaluate export transactions and make recommendations as necessary to management.

Perform screening of "bill to" and "ship to" addresses to ensure compliance with U.S. government regulations.

Maintain compliant export files to support licensing, customer, and transaction screening and classification determinations.

Conduct periodic departmental training and auditing for import/export compliance.

Ensure export documentation is completed properly with appropriate export classification.

Communicate, coordinate, and train personnel on Boycott and Embargo regulations/requirements.

Conduct site audits for both export and import compliance.

Understand and support internal Quality System policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

BS/BA degree in business with specialization in Supply Chain and Logistics, with at least five years of demonstrated work experience applying import/export regulations.

Minimum of one year of management experience in the medical device industry.

Certification or license in the field of Import and Export Compliance.

Attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees.

Knowledge of Incoterms and export codes, taxes, and tariffs.

Excellent customer focus and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to function calmly in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities.

Experience with domestic and international 3PL for product and distribution strategies.

Strong ability to conduct comprehensive analysis prior to making decisions.

About 10% travel may be required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Benefits

Competitive salary with a range of $118,000 - $136,000 plus MBO 10%

Additional Details

Location: Union City, CA

Max Pay: $136,000

Min Pay: $118,000

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.