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Import/Export Logistics Specialist

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation
United States, Indiana, Hobart
May 29, 2025

Import/Export Logistics Specialist
Job Location

US-IN-Hobart


# of Openings
1

Shift
1st Shift

Company Division
ILUS



Overview

About Us:

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is a leading provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs a full spectrum of intralogistics solutions to meet client needs. These include leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice- and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, a suite of warehouse controls & execution software, robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), mezzanines, and structures, all backed by critical round-the-clock service and support.

If you want to join a team of industry leading experts who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you!

Position Summary:

The Import/Export Logistics Specialist will manage the inbound parts imports - shipments from Daifuku Japan and other offshore vendors.

Ideal candidate:

    Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring Sponsorship
  • Ability to work non-traditional working hours


Responsibilities

Daily manage the inbound parts imports - shipments from Daifuku Japan and other offshore vendors, to include:

  • Coordination with internal departments on a) international logistics and b) international trade compliance to ensure shipments arrive as needed, clear customs and flow through the system. (may include Wynparts/Order fulfillment team, Purchasing, Project Managers, Project Engineers);
  • Become the main point of contact for external Customs Brokers/Carriage Brokers/Freight Forwarders and logistics providers on Daifuku Intralogistics America Parts imports.

Weekly/Monthly management of parts exported to Canada, Mexico and beyond, including:

  • AES filings either direct on ACE or through a Customs broker
  • Check with internal Trade Compliance personnel and/or external Legal Trade representative on the need for export licensure of any items appearing on the Commerce Control List (solenoids, cameras, semiconductor chips, etc.)
  • Collaboration with engineers & project personnel on longer Initial Spares Lists requiring functional detail
  • Working to ensure Daifuku Intralogistics does its due diligence and colors within-the-lines on any/all regulatory Trade Compliance.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Customer spare parts orders (Wynparts) - Track and manage from order notice to delivery
  • Work-In-Process Parts (Conveyor components) - Track and manage from order notice to delivery
  • Emergency replacement parts (Global Mgmt. System) - Track and manage from order notice to delivery
  • Domestic and offshore AS/RS System Upgrades with International parts content


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree desired, but not required, formal or informal training in international logistics a plus
  • Experience with tariff classification, including/not limited a) industrial machinery & electronics (HTUS Chapters 84-85); b) Structural steel articles (Chapter 72-73) and Structural Aluminum articles (Chapter 76); c) Articles of Plastic (Chapter 39) and d) Articles of Rubber (Chapter 40)
  • Experience with international freight forwarding and Customs transactions
  • Experience with/training on the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) and CBSA Accounting/Resource Management (CARM) system in Canada;
  • Computer skills: Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Word documents, AdobePro (PDF editing), Microsoft Access (preferred)
  • SAP (enterprise resource management systems) training a plus
  • Special Note: Military experience highly valued; any MOS, AFSC or NEC welcome.

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