Import/Export Logistics Specialist

About Us:

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is a leading provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs a full spectrum of intralogistics solutions to meet client needs. These include leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice- and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, a suite of warehouse controls & execution software, robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), mezzanines, and structures, all backed by critical round-the-clock service and support.

If you want to join a team of industry leading experts who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you!

Position Summary:

The Import/Export Logistics Specialist will manage the inbound parts imports - shipments from Daifuku Japan and other offshore vendors.

Ideal candidate:

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring Sponsorship 

Daily manage the inbound parts imports - shipments from Daifuku Japan and other offshore vendors, to include:  

• Coordination with internal departments on a) international logistics and b) international trade compliance to ensure shipments arrive as needed, clear customs and flow through the system. (may include Wynparts/Order fulfillment team, Purchasing, Project Managers, Project Engineers);  
• Become the main point of contact for external Customs Brokers/Carriage Brokers/Freight Forwarders and logistics providers on Daifuku Intralogistics America Parts imports. 

Weekly/Monthly management of parts exported to Canada, Mexico and beyond, including:

• AES filings either direct on ACE or through a Customs broker 
• Check with internal Trade Compliance personnel and/or external Legal Trade representative on the need for export licensure of any items appearing on the Commerce Control List (solenoids, cameras, semiconductor chips, etc.) 
• Collaboration with engineers & project personnel on longer Initial Spares Lists requiring functional detail
• Working to ensure Daifuku Intralogistics does its due diligence and colors within-the-lines on any/all regulatory Trade Compliance. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Customer spare parts orders (Wynparts) – Track and manage from order notice to delivery 
• Work-In-Process Parts (Conveyor components) – Track and manage from order notice to delivery 
• Emergency replacement parts (Global Mgmt. System) – Track and manage from order notice to delivery 
• Domestic and offshore AS/RS System Upgrades with International parts content 

• Bachelor’s degree desired, but not required, formal or informal training in international logistics a plus  
• Experience with tariff classification, including/not limited a) industrial machinery & electronics (HTUS Chapters 84-85); b) Structural steel articles (Chapter 72-73) and Structural Aluminum articles (Chapter 76); c) Articles of Plastic (Chapter 39) and d) Articles of Rubber (Chapter 40)  
• Experience with international freight forwarding and Customs transactions
• Experience with/training on the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) and CBSA Accounting/Resource Management (CARM) system in Canada; 
• Computer skills: Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Word documents, AdobePro (PDF editing), Microsoft Access (preferred)
• SAP (enterprise resource management systems) training a plus 

• Special Note: Military experience highly valued; any MOS, AFSC or NEC welcome.