Import-Export Administrator

We are seeking a Supply Chain / Import–Export Specialist to support and guide our North American business to navigate trade tariffs, developing and implementing logistics strategies, and providing operational and regulatory guidance. This individual will play a key role in ensuring compliant, cost-effective and efficient cross-border and international trade operations.

• Leadership/Internal Guidance
• Internal center of excellence and knowledge on trade compliance, logistics process and requirements as well as regulatory development and changes
• Develop, document, and maintain standardized logistics workflows and best practices across NA plants
• Train, develop and coach internal staff on domestic and international customs and shipping documentation and procedures
• Point person for process development/execution and liaison with suppliers and shippers/brokers and where required legal advisors/support with respect to import/export of materials/products and equipment/molds/spares
• Monitor global trade and market trends to identify and mitigate risk and opportunities
• Ensure all import and export transactions comply with applicable customs and trade regulations (USMCA, CBSA, US CBP, EAR, ITAR, sanctions, etc.)
• Classify products using HS/HTS codes and determine country of origin
• Support and guide the business on all tariff-related activities and assessments and develop concrete actions/processes as needed to manage and mitigate impacts from purchases and supplies
• Actively monitor legislative and regulatory developments and where required, lead internal teams to understand and manage business impacts
• Act as a liaison with external advisors, custom brokers, legal consul and trade partners
• Develop and implement best-practice workflows and processes that minimize tariff exposure and risk
• Transportation
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers and couriers
• Recommend and allocate carriers to ensure all domestic and international freight meets service level requirements and cost competitiveness
• Analyze freight spend and implement cost-reduction and duty-optimization initiatives
• Define, implement, and track logistics and KPIs that support customer requirements and internal logistics objectives

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, import/export, or international trade compliance, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of North American and international regulations, including CBSA, U.S., CBP, HS/HTS classification, country of origin determination and free trade agreements
• Demonstrated experience managing tariff-related activities, duty mitigation strategies and regulatory changes impacting cross-border trade Experience with domestic and international transportation operations
• Hands‑on experience coordinating domestic and international transportation, including carrier selection, freight forwarding, and customs brokerage
• Proven ability to analyze freight spend, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and implement logistics and duty‑optimization initiatives
• Experience developing standardized processes, documentation, and best practices across multiple sites or business units
• Ability to train, coach, and influence internal stakeholders across operations, procurement, and finance
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external partners