FTZ Import Export Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Import Export Coordinator

Location: Surprise, AZ 

Reports to: Trade Compliance Manager

Compensation: $23–$27 per hour, DOE

 

Join a growing logistics and trade compliance team where your expertise directly impacts international operations, inventory accuracy, and supply chain performance. We’re looking for a detail-oriented Import / Export Coordinator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving logistics challenges while ensuring compliance with U.S. import/export regulations. This role is ideal for someone with experience in trade compliance, customs documentation, freight coordination, or international logistics who wants stability, strong benefits, and opportunities to grow within a specialized field.

Work Environment:

Primary location is Surprise, AZ, with occasional, paid travel to client locations in the Pheonix Metro area. We offer a travel-friendly environment with mileage reimbursement plus a 30% bonus above the federal rate, along with flexible scheduling during travel to support work-life balance.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Trade Compliance & Documentation
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs (CBP) regulations and internal policies
  • Prepare, review, and maintain shipping documentation, including commercial invoices and export manifests
  • Verify HTS classifications and country of origin for accuracy
• Logistics Coordination
  • Coordinate shipments with freight forwarders, brokers, and carriers
  • Monitor shipment timelines, resolve delays proactively, and ensure documentation aligns with export declarations
• Inventory & Recordkeeping
  • Maintain accurate, auditable records of inventory and shipment activity
  • Ensure compliance with traceability and recordkeeping requirements
• Reporting & Process Support
  • Support weekly and monthly reporting, including export summaries
  • Assist with compliance inquiries, documentation corrections, and SOP updates

 

Qualifications:

• Required
  • Working knowledge of U.S. import/export regulations and CBP procedures 
  • 2+ years of experience in import/export operations, trade compliance, customs brokerage, freight forwarding, or international logistics.
  • Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or equivalent experience
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments and external partners.
• Preferred
  • Experience using the ACE portal
  • Knowledge of bonded movements
  • Familiarity with trade compliance systems such as Descartes or SAP
  • Automotive and/or electronic experience a plus

 

Why Join Us:

- Growing organization focused on trade compliance excellence

- Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in international logistics and regulatory operations

- Collaborative flexible team environment

- Competitive benefits and strong work-life balance

Benefits:

- Mileage reimbursement and travel bonus program

- 15+ paid holidays annually

- Tiered vacation policy with rollover

- 8 hours PTO during your birthday month

- 40 hours paid sick leave

- Medical, dental, and vision coverage

- 401(k) eligibility after one year

- Annual and Contract bonus potential

Additional Information:

This is a non-exempt (hourly) position. No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is available. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please apply online, in our career center (Career Center | Recruitment)

or send a cover letter and resume to View email address on us.fitly.work