At Generac, Our People help make the world safer, brighter and more productive. United by our Values, people with diverse backgrounds and points of view work together to ensure our global customers have peace of mind.

We are a team of builders and doers who share a passion for innovation and a desire to outpace others. As an inclusive workplace, we empower our employees to embrace diversity in all forms, celebrate our differences, and treat everyone with equity and respect. At Generac, our success is powered by Our People.

Do you want to be part of something bigger? For more than five decades, Generac has designed and manufactured diesel, natural gas, and bi-fuel generators...but we did not stop there! As we continue to grow both in size and in technological advances, we are pushing past the norm and pathing a way for the future. We are not simply satisfied with what is working now; instead, we challenge ourselves and continue to be a leader in our industry.

The Import/Export Trade Compliance Specialist is responsible for ongoing development, administration, and operations of Generac Power Systems Import/Export compliance and operations. In addition, this position will be responsible for facilitating all global compliance standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily import/export compliance operations and requirements for global trade import/export transactions by working with internal staff, customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure timely clearance
• Provide shipment clearance instructions on import/export transactions to internal and external contacts. Ensure full compliance with global trade regulations. Ensures current and thorough knowledge of relevant regulations, laws and upcoming changes.
• Maintain import/export policies and guidelines and
• Create process and procedure improvements where required improvements are identified
• Be familiar with and apply regulations (e.g., FDA, EPA, PST ADD/CVD and CBP) for import/export on a global level, remaining current with changes to local regulations
• Responsible for reconciling daily FTZ admissions and works closely with FTZ administrator and FTZ broker
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent work experience
• 5 years of experience with CBP and FTA regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience understanding and interpreting traffic and customs rules and regulations
• Experience using ERP (SAP preferred)
• Licensed Custom Broker

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Demonstrated problem solving skills including the ability to analyze, think and communicate with well-supported data
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of manufacturing environment, materials and processes

Great Reasons to work for Generac:

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
• State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, cafe, free parking and many employee activities
• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
• Enjoy summer hours (Memorial Day - Labor Day)
• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
• We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days. Each Friday we relax in our jeans!
• Product loan and discount programs

To formally apply to this position click here: You will not be considered an applicant until you complete online application.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Travel up to 10%.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."