Import & Export Coordinator

HARTING stands for strong connections – across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. And as an employer? We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarter in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide. Here you’ll find great colleagues, as well as ever new opportunities and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence. In everything we do, we remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business that always stays firmly grounded in spite of our stellar high-tech. Here’s to your unique future with us: Yours!

Become a part of the international HARTING Technology Group as a

Import & Export Coordinator

Join HARTING! A leader in connectivity products and custom solutions…..

We are seeking Import & Export Coordinator (based in Elgin, Illinois) serves as the point of contact for internal stakeholders (such as Warehouse, Supply Chain, Customer Success) and external vendors/service providers on all import and export activities. The Import & Export Coordinator will ensure customer requirements and company objectives are met amid increased international logistics complexity (for example, due to tariffs).

To succeed in this role, you will be highly driven to:

• Serve as a point of contact for carriers/brokers, providing necessary information to facilitate timely North American Customs clearance
• Prepare export documentation as required e.g.: commercial invoices, Canadian/Mexico invoices, packing lists, respond to customers with certificate of origin and HTS code information or customer specific certificates, such as USMCA, Buy America
• Support inbound & outbound shipments by working in the warehouse regularly to ensure compliance, while directly working hands-on in daily warehouse operations
• Communicate as necessary with manufacturing and warehouse regarding prioritization, status of documentation details relating to orders and shipments
• Create, update and maintain procedures as related to import/export compliance policies/procedures
• Perform periodic audits of import shipments to ensure reasonable practices and make changes where needed
• Continually improve import/export regulation knowledge and serve as “Subject Matter Expert” on international trade supply chain best practices
• Analyze 3rd party freights database and identify and initiate corrective actions to drive cost savings
• Investigate and resolve import / export discrepancies and customer complaints
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Support Product Management and Engineering team for HTS (Harmonized Tariff Standards), CoO (Country of Origin) ECCN for new products
• Obtain and create shipment and expedite quotes, sourcing the best transportation methods
• Measure and control expedite costs, prioritizing cost savings, timeliness, and service quality
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Must Have Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics or equivalent work experience
• 3-4 years of experience with international trade regulations preferred
• Experience with import/export documentation, US/international trade law is required
• Utilizes proactive approach
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (written and verbal)
• Able to coordinate complexity, deal with ambiguity, and resolve conflicts quickly
• Strong work ethic and good problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, oral and communication skills
• Microsoft Windows, Excel and Word skills required
• SAP experience is a plus
  
  

HARTING Americas is a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, a German-based global leader in industrial connectivity solutions. We develop, manufacture, and sell the world's most durable and reliable products and solutions for use in Machinery & Robotics, Automation Devices, Rail & Transportation, Intralogistics & Conveyor Systems, Energy, and Datacenter market segments.

As a third generation, family-owned company, with over 75 years of history, we continue to create value and shape the future with technologies for people. You will discover that we work hard – to fulfill our personal, company, and customer goals, and in our commitment to our community with our holiday drives and our paid VTO (Voluntary Time Off). You will also discover that we like to have fun – like when we celebrate the holidays, host theme days and sweater parties, prost to Oktoberfest, and much more!

HARTING USA offers an attractive total compensation package and employee benefits, including:

Compensation

• HARTING's Total Compensation Structure includes a Base Salary and Bonus Percentage.
• Competitive base salary: $50,000 - $60,000 (commensurate with experience, subject to change dependent on physical location)
  
  

Benefits

• 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start – quickly earn more PTO as you stick with us (36 days max)
• Medical, dental, and vision Insurance – several Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options to choose from
• Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability – at no cost to employee
• Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement, and a hybrid working policy
• 401(k) with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match – fully vested upon eligibility!
  
  

Good Reasons To Get Started At HARTING

Benefits: Be a key player (US), Competitive compensation (US), Continuing Education Tuition Reimbursement (US), Give back (US), Have fun (US), Lead a Healthy Life (US), Onsite Café (US), Take time off (US)