Import/Export Specialist

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

• Established organization operating in a complex supply chain and distribution environment.
• Business with a strong market presence and a collaborative operational team.
• Environment focused on improving execution, communication, and day-to-day operational efficiency.

What They Offer You

• Opportunity to join a team that values speed, execution, and accountability in a high-visibility logistics role.
• Exposure to a global operating environment, with regular interaction across international partners and time-sensitive communication.
• Chance to step into a role with meaningful ownership and day-to-day impact on import/export operations.
• Position offers the ability to build experience across logistics coordination, carrier communication, shipment troubleshooting, and KPI support.

WHERE IT IS LOCATED

• On-site 5 days a week in the Hickory area

What You Will Do

• Coordinate and execute import and export shipments across international, domestic, air, ocean, and ground channels to support timely and cost-effective movement of goods.
• Prepare, review, and maintain shipping and trade documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness across all import/export activity.
• Partner closely with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, international affiliates, and internal teams to resolve shipment issues, manage priorities, and keep materials flowing smoothly.
• Monitor shipment status, daily email traffic, and logistics activity to proactively address delays, tracking discrepancies, clearance concerns, and other time-sensitive transportation issues.
• Support broader logistics operations through reporting, spreadsheet tracking, inventory-related coordination, KPI visibility, and continuous improvement efforts tied to efficiency, accuracy, and service levels.

How You Are Qualified

• 2–5+ years of experience in import/export, logistics, global trade, or a related supply chain function within a fast-paced operational environment.
• Working knowledge of customs procedures, shipping documentation, international trade compliance, and the coordination required to move goods across borders successfully.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage high volumes of communication, documentation, and follow-up accurately and on time.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to use spreadsheets for tracking, calculations, reporting, and day-to-day operational support.
• Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders and systems, with the responsiveness, problem-solving ability, and sense of ownership needed to keep day-to-day logistics operations running smoothly.