International Logistics & Export Specialist

Responsible for supporting domestic and international shipmentsReceive and review packing lists from the warehouseReview customer, destination, shipment details, shipping method, and applicable IncotermDetermine which freight forwarder is handling the shipmentCoordinate freight bookings and booking confirmationsWork with multiple freight forwardersCreate shipment documentationComplete denied-party screening on 100% of international shipmentsReview government restricted-country, entity, and individual lists when necessaryUnderstand and apply HTS codesUnderstand AES filing and ITN requirementsEnsure required export filings are completed before freight is releasedUnderstand Incoterms including CPT, DAP, EXW, and DDPCommunicate shipment documents and status to customers and internal SalesCoordinate air and ocean freightSupport domestic LTL and other domestic shipmentsCreate bills of ladingArrange carrier/trucking pickupsEnsure lithium battery and applicable hazmat information is included correctly on shipping documentationMaintain shipment records and documentationStay on top of email communication throughout the day and close the loop on outstanding itemsInternational freight mix is approximately:70% Air30% OceanIdeal Candidate Background:MUST HAVES2+ years of hands-on international export experience. Depth of experience matters more than total tenure.End-to-end export ownership. Must understand how to move an international shipment from initial shipment/packing information through documentation, compliance, booking, release, tracking, and communication. Candidates who have only handled one piece of the process are not enough.Air AND ocean export experience required. Garrett's international volume is approximately 70% air / 30% ocean.Strong working knowledge of Incoterms and how they impact seller/customer responsibilities.Hands-on export documentation experience, including commercial invoices, packing lists, BOLs, SLI, export declarations, etc.Export compliance knowledge, including exposure to AES/ITN requirements, HTS codes, and denied-party screening.NICE TO HAVES / FLEXIBLEImport experience — helpful, but export is much more important.Domestic LTL/FTL experience.Manufacturer/shipper-side experience.Freight forwarding background is absolutely viable if they have end-to-end experience.ERP/MRP experienceFedEx, UPS, DHL experience.Hazmat certification; can become certified after hire.SOFT SKILLSExtremely detail-oriented and organized.Strong follow-through, especially with email and shipment communication.Flexible when priorities and shipment volumes change.Comfortable working in a fairly manual environment without relying on systems to tell them the next step.Independent and able to take ownership of a shipment from start to finish.Strong written communication.