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Alleima USA LLC is looking for a Logistics Import and Export Professional in Clarks Summit PA. If you are interested in applying you can visit www.alleima.com/jobs.
Requirements:
- Prepare, review, approve, and maintain all documentation required for import and export transactions, including customs declarations, purchase orders (POs), packing lists, commercial invoices, shipper's letters of instruction (SLIs), shipper's export declarations (SEDs), bills of lading (BOLs), air waybills (AWBs), import certificates (ICs), and other regulatory documents.
- Ensure commercial and sales invoices accurately reflect shipment contents and comply with customer requirements, including quantities, product descriptions, country of origin, valuation, and applicable import/export regulations.
- Coordinate and manage import and export activities to ensure compliance with U.S. and international trade regulations, company policies, and customer requirements.
- Serve as the primary liaison between international customers, subsidiaries, distribution centers, procurement, planning, manufacturing, finance, regulatory affairs, and import/export compliance teams to facilitate efficient global trade operations.
- Monitor and maintain import/export records to ensure audit readiness and compliance with customs, trade, and company record-retention requirements.
- Support cross-functional teams by resolving shipment documentation issues, customs inquiries, and international logistics challenges to ensure timely movement of goods.
- Assist production and planning teams with order tracking, status updates, and closeout activities, ensuring production orders are completed accurately, documentation is maintained, and transactions are processed in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management in support of operational, production, and supply chain activities
Experience:
- 2-4 years of experience in related field preferred
Education:
- Bachelors Degree preferred
Benefits:
Alleima USA LLC offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive benefits package of Life, Health, and Disability Insurance, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and a 401 (K) Retirement Savings Plan. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
Alleima USA LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at HRSupport.us@alleima.com. Alleima USA LLC also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.
Alleima USA LLC is looking for a Logistics Import and Export Professional in Clarks Summit PA. If you are interested in applying you can visit www.alleima.com/jobs.
Requirements:
- Prepare, review, approve, and maintain all documentation required for import and export transactions, including customs declarations, purchase orders (POs), packing lists, commercial invoices, shipper's letters of instruction (SLIs), shipper's export declarations (SEDs), bills of lading (BOLs), air waybills (AWBs), import certificates (ICs), and other regulatory documents.
- Ensure commercial and sales invoices accurately reflect shipment contents and comply with customer requirements, including quantities, product descriptions, country of origin, valuation, and applicable import/export regulations.
- Coordinate and manage import and export activities to ensure compliance with U.S. and international trade regulations, company policies, and customer requirements.
- Serve as the primary liaison between international customers, subsidiaries, distribution centers, procurement, planning, manufacturing, finance, regulatory affairs, and import/export compliance teams to facilitate efficient global trade operations.
- Monitor and maintain import/export records to ensure audit readiness and compliance with customs, trade, and company record-retention requirements.
- Support cross-functional teams by resolving shipment documentation issues, customs inquiries, and international logistics challenges to ensure timely movement of goods.
- Assist production and planning teams with order tracking, status updates, and closeout activities, ensuring production orders are completed accurately, documentation is maintained, and transactions are processed in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management in support of operational, production, and supply chain activities
Experience:
- 2-4 years of experience in related field preferred
Education:
- Bachelors Degree preferred
Benefits:
Alleima USA LLC offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive benefits package of Life, Health, and Disability Insurance, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and a 401 (K) Retirement Savings Plan. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
Alleima USA LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at HRSupport.us@alleima.com. Alleima USA LLC also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in import export specialist jobs.
- Knowledge of customs regulations, Incoterms, and import/export documentation procedures
- Experience with ERP or trade management systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
- Familiarity with Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification and Schedule B codes
- Proficiency in preparing commercial invoices, bills of lading, and certificates of origin
- Experience coordinating with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies
- Licensed Customs Broker designation or Certified Customs Specialist credential preferred
Tips for Your Import Export Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to trade compliance
Highlight specific incoterms you've worked with, customs entry types you've processed, and any denied-party screening tools you've used. Generic logistics resumes get filtered out fast when hiring managers are scanning for customs and trade compliance depth.
List your certifications above your summary
Certifications like Certified Customs Specialist, Licensed Customs Broker, or NCBFAA credentials carry immediate weight. Place them near the top of your resume so reviewers spot them before they read your experience, especially on roles requiring licensed brokerage.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists import export specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by commodity or mode
Your background in ocean freight, air cargo, or hazmat shipments matters more than general experience. When searching, use those terms alongside the job title to surface roles where your specific trade lane or commodity expertise gives you a real edge.
Prepare a scenario answer for customs audits
Interviewers for trade compliance roles almost always ask how you've handled a customs hold, penalty notice, or audit finding. Practice a concise story that walks through the problem, your analysis, and the resolution, referencing specific regulations where possible.
Negotiate around the full compensation picture
Many import export specialist roles include professional development budgets for maintaining broker licenses or attending trade compliance seminars. Ask about these explicitly during offer discussions, since they offset your ongoing certification costs and signal what the employer values.
Import Export Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most import export specialists?
The companies hiring the most import export specialists right now include Evergreen Logistics USA, Toll, and Monarch Container Line, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to cluster in manufacturing and logistics-intensive industries where high shipment volumes require dedicated trade compliance staff.
How many import export specialist jobs are remote?
About 38% of import export specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in trade compliance advisory, documentation review, and customs classification roles. Positions that require hands-on coordination of physical shipments at ports, warehouses, or distribution centers are significantly more likely to be on-site.
How do you become an import export specialist?
Start with a background in international business, supply chain management, or logistics, then gain hands-on experience with customs documentation, freight coordination, or trade compliance at an entry level. Earning a Certified Customs Specialist credential or pursuing a Licensed Customs Broker license significantly strengthens your candidacy. Practical exposure to tariff classification and denied-party screening tools is what most employers want to see demonstrated, not just listed.
How do I get hired as an import export specialist with little experience?
Target entry-level import coordinator or customs entry roles at freight forwarders or logistics companies, where you'll process real shipments and learn classification and documentation from day one. Completing a Certified Customs Specialist course before applying signals genuine commitment. Emphasize any coursework in trade law, international business, or supply chain, and be specific about software tools you've used, even in academic or internship settings.
What does the import export specialist interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter screen focused on your trade compliance background, commodity experience, and familiarity with customs regulations. A hiring manager interview typically follows, covering scenario-based questions about customs holds, classification disputes, or carrier issues. Some employers add a practical exercise asking you to classify a product or review a shipping document for errors before the final offer stage.
Where can I find and apply to import export specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to import export specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, trade lane background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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