*summary*:
the import export manager is responsible for managing the company's import and export operations to ensure compliance with international trade regulations and to optimize the efficiency and profitability of these activities.
this role will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods and will be responsible for overseeing the movement of goods between different countries.
*job duties*
- develops and implements import/export strategies that support the company's business goals and ensures compliance with international trade regulations.
- manages import and export documentation, including customs declarations, bills of lading, and other shipping documents.
- negotiates freight rates and contracts with carriers, freight forwarders, and other logistics providers.
- manages relationships with customs officials and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with import/export regulations.
- manages all procurement for a family of parts including po management, product knowledge, substitutions, second sourcing, expedites, and all related receival and invoicing issues.
- converts supplier requisitions and processes purchase orders, expedites purchase orders, manages past due purchase orders, using the system tools and reports.
- resolves any supplier discrepancies with accounting, inventory control, or shipping and coordinates logistics and freight issues with suppliers and receiving department.
- maintains a strong understanding of mexican customs and fiscal regulations, including all free trade agreements in which mexico participates.
- manages and interprets annex 24 and annex 30.
- implements the immex program to comply with all regulations of the program.
- performs other duties as assigned.
*education & experience*
- typically requires a bachelor's degree and three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a related field.
*knowledge, skills, abilities*
- excellent interpersonal skills
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- fluent in english
- strong understanding in freight and commodity indices
- ability to coordinate with corporate functions in usa (trade compliance, marketing, it asset, etc.)
- positive attitude, high energy level
- ability to determine, create and report key metrics
- knowledge of hts codes
*physical demands*:
- ability to travel 50% of the time
*licenses & certifications*:
- valid driver's license and passport.
- nom certification.
*supervisory responsibility*: 0-5 direct reports
*budget responsibility*: yes
disclaimer:
this job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification.
it is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required.
management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.
gpc conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
gpc's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.