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FTZ Import - Export Specialist

Nidec · North America/USA/Illinois/St. Charles, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 4, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This role asks for seven to ten years of international trade experience. Tell me about the most complex trade program you have managed.

What they are checking: Whether they have the senior experience to own import and export compliance on their own.

How do you work with engineering and legal to get a tariff classification right?

What they are checking: Whether they gather technical facts and document their reasoning for classification decisions.

Tell me about a trade policy or procedure you wrote and how you got people to follow it.

What they are checking: Whether they can make policies practical and drive adoption.

What would you do

A new trade agreement or tariff change affects your parts. What steps do you take?

What they are checking: Whether they act quickly to assess impact and update procedures.

A business leader wants to ship before an export license is confirmed. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they hold firm on compliance and explain the real risks clearly.

About the work

How would you prepare for and handle a customs audit or inquiry?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to organize records and respond accurately to Customs.

What do EAR and ITAR require, and how would you check whether a product is controlled?

What they are checking: Whether they understand export control classification and licensing basics.

What does CTPAT certification require from a company like Nidec?

What they are checking: Whether they understand supply chain security requirements and how to maintain them.

How do you negotiate with freight forwarders and customs brokers?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage cost, service and compliance in broker and forwarder contracts.

How do Foreign Trade Zones help a manufacturer, and what are the main compliance risks?

What they are checking: Whether they understand both the duty benefits and the inventory controls FTZs require.

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The full job description

As published by Nidec.

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality. All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society. Job Summary Under the direction of the Supply Chain Manager develops and manages all import and export regulations and policies. . Job Description Develops/manages all import and export regulations and policies. Coordinates customs audits and inquires. Assist in negotiating international freight and broker/forwarder contracts and requirements. Develop international trade policies and procedures. Manage all adherence to all license requirements and insure that all certifications and requirements are met-e.g. (NAFTA, CTPAT, ITAR,EAR. ) Work closely with technical and legal entities to ensure tariff classification compliance. Develops and implements logistics services to support each element of a business area’s supply chain model. Skills and Experience • 7-10 years of international trade experience with multi-national company • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to influence and work with senior management on complex trade issues • Good problem solving skills with ability to develop new ideas in order to provide innovative solutions. • Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to initiate and sustain productive business relationships • Knowledge of TSA requirements • Good knowledge of electronics manufacturing environment and materials and processes. Education • B.S. in international business, or similar field, or equivalent, required. Additional Job Details Must abide by all health and Safety Rules and Regulations and comply with the principles of the TS 16949 and ISO14001 programs. Responsible for high electronic and customer service quality, and compliance to company standards. Maintain good working relationship with others. Strive for continuous improvement in all aspects of the lab environment, this includes active participation in company committee, project teams and relevant job training. Commit to your self-development goals as directed with your supervisor and attend all company sponsored training . Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf Work Shift Schedule First Shift (United States of America) No Soliciting Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.

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