Import and Export Supervisor

Location: 

Apodaca, NLE, MX, 66647

Requisition ID:  1164

Job Summary/Overview

As an Import/Export, you will play a key role in facilitating the movement of goods across international borders, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimizing logistical processes. You will be responsible for coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, obtaining quotes from carriers, assisting with product classification, completing necessary paperwork, drafting certificates, qualifying products for Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and resolving excess, shortage and damage (OS&D) issues with buyers and sales representatives. You will work closely with carriers, customs brokers, warehouses and the plant to ensure efficient operation.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Oversee import and export processes from start to finish, including documentation, customs clearance, transportation and delivery.
- Collaborate with suppliers, vendors and freight forwarders to ensure timely and accurate shipment of goods.
- Prepare and review import and export documentation, including invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin and other customs documentation.
- Ensure compliance with local and international trade regulations, customs laws and tariffs to avoid delays or penalties.
- Communicate and collaborate with customs brokers and forwarders to ensure accurate and efficient customs clearance.

- Obtain and compare quotes from carriers to optimize transportation costs and efficiency.
- Assist in the classification of products according to Harmonized System (HS) codes and manage associated documentation.- Draft certificates of origin and other certificates required to comply with trade agreements and regulations.- Qualify products for Free Trade Agreements (FTA) and manage related documentation.- Work closely with buyers, sales representatives and carriers to quickly resolve overage, shortage and damage (OS&D) issues.- Monitor and track shipments, providing regular updates to internal teams and external partners.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

•    Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in relevant field (freight forwarder, customs brokerage and importer preferred) 
•    Experience working with IMMEX Program and VAT-IEPS, OEA and CTPAT.
•    Knowledge of Customs and Other Government agency Regulations, Harmonized Tariff classifications, and Customs Entry Process
•    Experience working with IMMEX Program and VAT-IEPS, OEA and CTPAT.
•    Experience dealing with Official Mexican Standards (NOM)
•    Proficient knowledge of customs compliance as well as other government agency regulatory import/export requirements

Required Qualifications

•    B.A./B.S. in business, global logistics, or other related studies

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials.  Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems.  We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how.  Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.  We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.