Import/Export Manager
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Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a/an [ Import and Export Manager ] located in [ Shanghai Waigaoqiao ].
Reporting to the Senior Customs Logistic Manager, the Import & Export Manager will be responsible for managing end-to-end import and export activities, ensuring compliance with global trade regulations, and enabling efficient, cost-effective cross-border movement of goods. The role partners closely with logistics, supply chain, finance, and compliance teams to support business growth and operational excellence.
What a typical day looks like :
- Manage end-to-end import and export operations, including trade documentation, customs clearance, and coordination with logistics service providers.
- Ensure full compliance with international trade regulations, customs laws, export control requirements, and internal compliance policies.
- Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and relevant government authorities.
- Monitor regulatory changes and assess business impact; provide risk mitigation recommendations.
- Partner with logistics, procurement, finance, tax, and legal teams on trade-related topics.
- Develop and maintain SOPs, shipping processes, and internal control frameworks.
- Track and analyze import/export KPIs, including shipping lead time and freight costs.
- Provide training and guidance on trade compliance and procedures.
- Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience in import/export operations and global trade compliance.
- Strong knowledge of customs regulations, Incoterms, tariff classification, and export controls.
- Experience working with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
- Social Insurance
- Life Insurance
- PTO
Global Procurement & Supply Chain
Required Skills:
Optional Skills:
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- FSA
- Mental Health Benefits
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Some Meals Provided
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
- Company Outings
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Lunch and Learns
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Woman founded/led
- Unconscious Bias Training