Import Export Analyst

About Xirgo Holdings, Inc

Xirgo Technologies offers a complete portfolio of proprietary supply chain monitoring and management technology to convert IoT data from information to insights — enabling the smartest telematics data analytics solutions.


About the Role:


Seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Import Export Analyst to manage and coordinate international shipments, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of global trade practices, customs regulations, and logistics processes. The Import Export Analyst is a valuable professional who ensures the efficient and compliant movement of goods across international borders. They require a blend of technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and strong interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring compliance of all shipments with international trade laws, regulations, and tariffs. This involves preparing and submitting accurate customs documentation, maintaining import/export records, and management of broker services.
  • Planning and managing the movement of goods, including scheduling shipments, working with freight forwarders or brokers, and overseeing customs clearance.
  • Preparing and maintaining accurate and complete import and export documentation, such as bills of ladening, commercial invoices, and customs declarations.
  • Communicating with suppliers, customers, brokers, carriers, and government agencies to address inquiries and resolve issues related to international trade.
  • Identifying and resolving problems, such as shipping delays or customs issues.
  • Ability to classify goods according to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).
  • Analyzing market trends, consumer preferences, and competition to identify opportunities for international trade expansion.  Work to be prepared in advance of market trends by anticipating change and contingent scenario planning.
  • Mitigating risks associated with international trade, including currency fluctuations and supply chain disruptions.  Developing alternative solutions to mitigate risk.
  • Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients, vendors, and partners involved in international trade. 

 

Required Skills & Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in international business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is often preferred.
  • At least two plus years of experience in import/export operations or international logistics.
  • Proficiency in relevant software and systems such as Enterprise Resource Plannings, Freight Management Systems, Inventory Management Systems, and Customs Compliance Software.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational skills, and negotiation skills.
  • Strong expert understanding of international trade regulations, Incoterms, customs procedures, trade compliance and logistics coordination.
  • Global trade compliance Certification (e.g., CUSECO, CCS) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with international trade agreements (e.g., USMCA, EU trade rules).
  • Knowledge of duty drawback programs and bonded warehouse procedures.
  • Strong analytical skills for interpreting trade data and optimizing logistics with ability to utilize systems to generate reports for KPI’s and metrics.
  • Experience working with freight forwarders and customs brokers globally.
  • Understanding sustainability best practices in global supply chains.

·        Ability to manage vendor relationships and negotiate shipping contracts.

·        Experience with NetSuite, UPS and FedEx is a plus.

Pay Range: Base Salary 60k-70k, plus benefits


Operations

Schaumburg, IL

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