IMPORT AND EXPORT PURCHASING AGENT LFS

Essential functions (responsibilities, tasks, supervisory needs)

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Keep LFS in compliance with US Customs regulations in relation to all Imports and Exports
• Manage import entries with freight forwarders and customs brokers for accurate payment of duties and compliant entry filing.
• Maintain accurate files for Import and export shipments according to US Customs regulations.
• Monitor and update C-TPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) program with US Customs, for more timely deliveries of import products.
• Submit ISF (Importer Security Filing) to US Customs for every import shipment.
• Determine the purchasing requirements for overseas vendors as well as assigned domestic suppliers.
• Execute purchase orders to foreign vendors and domestic vendors as needed.
• Review, prepare, and verify import/export documentation for accuracy, including bills of lading, invoices, and certificates or origin.
• Audit paperwork for all import receiving into inventory.
• Create and maintain SOPs for import and export compliance programs for LFS.
• Maintain close working relationships with all foreign vendors.
• Stay updated on changing import/export regulations and trade agreements.
• Provide guidance to internal teams regarding trade regulations and company policies.

Pay range for this position is $25-$30 per hour. 

This is an in-office position at our corporate office in Bellingham, WA.

This is a full time, 40 hours per week, year-round benefited position.

Minimum Requirements:

Required Qualifications (education, years of experience, KSAs)

• International Trade Compliance Certification (ITCC)
• Bachelor’s degree in international business, supply chain, or related field
• 2-3 years in logistics, freight forwarding, or customs brokerage.
• Deep understanding of HTS codes, NAFTA/USMCA, Incoterms, and customs procedures.

Preferred education and experience

• Experience with C-TPAT program with US Customs.
• 3-5 years in trade compliance, logistics, or custom brokerage
• Experience with submitting ISF to US Customs

Work environment: Office environment, the noise level in the work environment is typically low.

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a keyboard and telephone.

The employee is required to talk or listen.

Work authorizations:

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

LFS offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life, and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, ten paid holidays each year.