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The Import/Export Compliance role will coordinate, supervise, and control trade operations in ... self-starter, and proactive thinker. - Strong interpersonal skills requiring the ability to resolve ...

The Import/Export Compliance role will coordinate, supervise, and control trade operations in ... self-starter, and proactive thinker. - Strong interpersonal skills requiring the ability to resolve ...

Import/Export Coordinator

Ozone, TN

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for self employed import & export in the United States is $54,576.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,000.00 and $61,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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CredentialsBusiness licenses, import/export certificationsFreight broker license, industry certifications
Work EnvironmentHome-based, client sites, shipping companiesOffice setting, client meetings, logistics companies
Employer & Industry UsageIndependent entrepreneurs, import/export firmsThird-party logistics, freight companies
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding independent import/export operationsLearning about freight brokerage services

Self Employed Import & Export professionals operate independently, managing their own import/export transactions, often working from home or client sites. Freight Brokers act as intermediaries, connecting shippers with carriers, typically working within logistics firms. Both roles require industry-specific licenses and certifications, but their work environments and business models differ significantly.

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A self-employed import and export professional typically starts by gaining industry knowledge, building a network of suppliers and clients, and understanding international trade regulations. They may progress by expanding their product range, increasing transaction volume, and developing specialized expertise or certifications in logistics, customs, or trade compliance. Success often depends on experience, market understanding, and effective business management skills.
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Infographic showing various Self Employed Import & Export job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,576 per year, or $26.2 per hour.

Import/Export Compliance

Hastings, NE • On-site


Flowserve
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

180th of 495 rated machine equipment manufacturers

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Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Role Summary:
The Import/Export Compliance role will coordinate, supervise, and control trade operations in accordance with current local customs and foreign legislations, seek applicable governmental administrative benefits and improvements in the operation of imports and exports at designated Flowserve sites. The Trade Compliance position will provide daily, ongoing support to the site Trade Compliance Coordinators and ensure that specified Flowserve facilities are in full compliance with all local and Flowserve trade requirements.
Responsibilities & Requirements:
- Managing importing and exporting activities
- Audit import and export declarations for accuracy and recordkeeping.
- Ensure regional best practices and government processes and controls are implemented.
- Maintain Integration Point classification database.
- Participate in quarterly customs broker reviews.
- Oversee Free Trade Agreement programs at each facility and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Identify additional duty savings opportunities and pursue unrealized savings where applicable.
- Oversee import and export license application processes.
- Maintain all customs records of approval or denials; Import Classification, country of origin determinations, on-going import/export compliance training.
- Conduct site assessments.
- Assist in the following areas: government inquiries, intercompany valuation, I&C support as needed.
- Oversee Anti-boycott Documentation and Notification.
- Coordinate the implementation of Flowserve and/or facility specific policies and procedures.
- Identification and correction of import and export compliance program gaps.
- Provide daily ongoing support to the specified site Trade Compliance Coordinators.
- Ensure site personnel are trained on import/export processes and using the import/export compliance tools for product and technology imports, exports, and re-exports. Conduct training as needed.
- Investigate complex, cross functional/company, compliance problems, questions, or complaints and multi-location export compliance issues and assist with the resolution in conjunction with the corporate Trade Compliance Teams. Make disclosures to government regulatory agencies; coordinate corrective actions with the business and track progress.
- Ensure compliance with the policies, procedures, and programs for the Sustainable Management System, Safety, Quality, Social Responsibility, and Environment.
- Comply with the safety, order, and cleanliness measures in the work area.
- Carry out all Pure Safety modules according to the annual program before the 20th of each month.
- Ability to work effectively with site leadership and the Corporate Trade Compliance Team.
- Interact with all facility personnel, corporate officers, government officials, customers, forwarders, and brokers.
- Experience working with Customs, brokers, and freight forwarders.
- Knowledge of Customs regulations.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks and maintain excellent request response time.
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Experience / Skills:
- Prior Import/Export experience with manufactured engineered products with global organization strongly desired.
- Detailed understanding of Import/Export process with the ability to improve process.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Familiar with Tariff Classification rules and practices.
- Strong leadership skills, ability to influence without control, self-starter, and proactive thinker.
- Strong interpersonal skills requiring the ability to resolve conflicting interests and obtain cooperation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of facility products, materials, customer applications and the company's business, products, and services.
- Understanding of receiving process, discrepancy handling, and inventory control and experience in supply chain, purchasing or logistics.
- BS or BA Degree in relevant field and / or 0-2 years relevant experience

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If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you're searching for, consider putting your experience in motion at Flowserve. As an individual contributor, or as a leader of people, your enterprise mindset will ensure Flowserve's position as the global standard in comprehensive flow control solutions. Here, your opportunity for professional development and industry leading rewards will be supported by our foundational commitments to the values of people first, integrity and safety. Thinking beyond opportunity and reward, at Flowserve, we are inspired by working together to create extraordinary flow control solutions to make the world better for everyone! Flowserve Corporation is a multinational company, and one of the largest suppliers of industrial and environmental machinery such as pumps, valves, end face mechanical seals, automation, and services to the power, oil, gas, chemical and other industries. Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day 1, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, pension plan, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits. NOTE: Drop the last paragraph

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Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

1997

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