Import / Export Specialist

Ferguson - Newport News, VA

Hiring: Import / Export Specialist Company: Ferguson Location: Newport News, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 11:43:49 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Risk Management, Systems Integration About the job Experience: •2-3 years of related experience in International Trade and Compliance; or equivalent combination of training, education or experience. •3 years of related experience in International Trade and Compliance; or equivalent combination of training, education or experience. Required Skills: •Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and standards (existing or impending) with Customs and Border Protection and other government agency laws and regulations. •Support department requirements for documentation collection, evaluation and retention •Support systems integration as it relates to customs operations and trade compliance •Serve as a company contact with internal stakeholders and external service providers including our customs brokers, freight forwarders and government agencies •Support in research and preparation of binding rulings, scope rulings, post-entry amendments, CF28 and CF29’s •HTS classification (US and International), schedule B assignment for all merchandise categories •Manage daily requests for information for import entry processing in a timely and accurate manner for inbound shipments •Support international export program to include screenings and preparation of necessary export documents Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree, preferred •Previous experience with export compliance, foreign classification and managing CBP relationships strongly preferred. •Proficiency with Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) •Demonstrated experience with document audits and database design, management, and reporting •Demonstrated technical writing, document control or standards management experience •Demonstrated capacity to use sound judgment to make effective decisions within context of compliance and be able to support decisions with facts and details •Must possess excellent analytical, problem solving, critical thinking and listening skills •Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting information and ideas and responding to questions from peers, managers, vendors and customers •Demonstrated capacity to research and effectively summarize difficult topics including law •Detail oriented; ability to process high volume work load by set deadline with high level of accuracy Compensation: •$4,124 - $6,783 / year •This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!