Import Export Specialist

• Manage end to end import and export processes, including documentation, booking, shipment tracking, and customs clearance.
• Ensure compliance with international trade laws, Incoterms, customs regulations (e.g., EU customs code, export controls), and internal company policies.
• Prepare and verify necessary trade documents (commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, export declarations, etc.).
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, carriers, brokers, and customs authorities to ensure timely and cost efficient shipments.
• Resolve shipment delays, customs holds, discrepancies, and claims proactively.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of all import and export transactions as required by law and company standards.
• Monitor regulatory updates and ensure ongoing compliance with export control regulations (e.g., dual use goods, sanctions).
• Support internal and external audits and ensure readiness for compliance reviews.

Logistics & Coordination

• Collaborate with internal departments (Purchasing, Finance, Warehouse) to ensure smooth operational flow.
• Optimize transport costs, consolidate shipments, and evaluate logistics partners for performance and cost efficiency.
• Support inventory accuracy and inbound/outbound flow optimization.

Project Management

• Lead and participate in projects aimed at improving processes, systems, and compliance frameworks.
• Drive process standardization and digitalization initiatives (e.g., EDI integration, customs automation, TMS enhancements).
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and execute initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.