About Company
The company is the leader in the markets for specialty surgery and patient positioning. The company's portfolio includes specialty surgical tables for procedure-specific approaches that improve patient outcomes in spine and orthopedic surgeries along with disposable and reusable surgical patient care products.
Job Summary
The Import and Export Manager ensures compliance with company policies and government regulations for shipments. This role involves reviewing contracts, licensing compliance, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, freight forwarders, and customs officers. Reporting to the Logistics Senior Manager, the Import and Export Manager collaborates with Sales Operations, Logistics, Regulatory, and other departments to ensure adherence to company policies and compliance updates. The role also involves working with Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing to classify imports correctly and comply with import regulations.
The Import and Export Manager must understand and learn import and export compliance laws and regulations for various regions, including EMEA, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Oceania, and the United States. This individual will help develop and audit company processes, recommend changes as laws evolve, and negotiate global contractual relationships. The manager oversees the entire import/export process, ensuring compliance, managing logistics, coordinating with suppliers, and navigating customs procedures. They act as the primary contact for all international trade activities, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with trade laws.
Responsibilities:
- Interpret and implement US Customs, EAR, BIS, and other Government Agency rules and regulations.
- Ensure legal compliance and provide import/export administration controls, including licensing requirements.
- 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.
- Perform screening of addresses to ensure compliance with U.S. government regulations.
- Maintain compliant export files and collect appropriate documentation for historical record keeping.
- Conduct periodic departmental training and auditing for import/export compliance with various internal departments.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Education: BS/BA in business with a focus on Supply Chain and Logistics.
- Experience: At least 5 years in import/export regulations, 1 year in management within the medical device industry, and 1 year in leadership managing both exempt and non-exempt staff.
- Certification: Required certification or license in Import and Export Compliance.
- Role: Individual contributor.
- Skills: Attention to detail, effective communication with all levels of management and US Government officials, knowledge of Incoterms, export codes, taxes, and tariffs.
- Abilities: Clear verbal and written communication, excellent customer focus, ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and strong decision-making skills.
- Experience with: Domestic and international 3PL for product and distribution strategies.
