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Why do so many people join MTS Systems Corporation and stay for a career? Because this is a place where you get to apply your creativity, work with smart people on fascinating projects, and make a positive impact on people's lives. It is a place where you can learn, innovate and grow professionally.
Transforming what's possible with cars, aircraft, bridges, wind turbines and space-age materials - this is work we dream about as kids. At MTS, it's a rewarding career path for talented individuals who are willing to work hard, think hard, and commit to solving complex and critical challenges for our customers around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective industries.
By joining MTS, you'll have access to the latest tools and technologies, along with the support of colleagues who are passionate about their work. You'll discover a dynamic culture of continuous improvement that extends to our people, one that offers numerous ways to expand your knowledge and advance your career. And because we are a global company, your work may also include world travel.
Primary Objective:
This role is responsible for the day-to-day operational support of U.S. Import and Logistics operations. This includes supporting cross border shipments, products, raw materials, samples, and equipment arriving into the US.
The Import Compliance and Logistics Analyst will daily and/or weekly interface with vendors, our import/export organization, international sales, sourcing, and US Customs contacts. They will also be a key contributor to sourcing decisions (landed cost analysis) and accountable for business relationships with our customers broker, freight forwarders and service providers.
Major Areas of Accountability
Enable seamless flow of goods through import compliance in the following activities: U.S. customs filing process, import tariff classifications, and record-keeping.
Determines proper import classifications, valuation, and country of origin/marking of products, equipment, raw materials, to assure regulatory compliance and minimized duty payments.
Establishes, improves, and maintains import operations process documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with company business practices and applicable laws and regulations. Conducts import/export audits and implements any necessary corrective actions.
Executes import documentation processes to include determination, creation and ensure record-keeping requirements are met.
Matches incoming invoices with existing documentation to ensure proper assignment of costs.
Prepares quotations for transportation costs in support of customer quoting activities, may need to research or analyze data to finalize quotes. Manages daily relationships with brokers and carriers to resolve problems at all points in transit.
Works with purchasing to assure sourcing decisions are reflective of final US landed costs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Associates Degree
Experience:5 years of import/export compliance operations and logistics in an international business
Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
Working knowledge of Inco Terms and US Harmonized Tariff Systems
Experience with Customs brokers, freight forwarders and carriers
Effective communication, interpersonal effectiveness, and cross-functional leadership
Strong understanding of business, trading practices and applicable law
Results oriented, with the ability to work independently, managing priorities and complex workload
Ability to make decisions without all details, evaluate outcomes and manage change in a dynamic environment
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
ITW 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.
