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LG Electronics · 1 day ago

Import Specialist

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $75K/yr

3+ years exp

LG Electronics is a global leader in technology dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. The Import Specialist will manage customs compliance and international shipments for service parts entering the U.S., ensuring timely customs clearance and adherence to regulations.

Consumer ElectronicsElectronicsHardwareTelecommunications

No H1B

Responsibilities

Prepare and review import documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with CBP regulations, HTS classification, and duty/tariff application

Act as the company’s CTPAT PIC, maintaining certification requirements, responding to validations, and ensuring supply chain security standards

Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and carriers to resolve exceptions, holds, and delays

Monitor shipments for timely clearance to prevent demurrage, storage, and SLA disruptions

Maintain import records in accordance with CBP and internal audit standards

Support internal projects such as Foreign-Trade Zone setup, courier program, and FSL expansion by providing import/compliance expertise

Develop and maintain SOPs, training materials, and compliance checklists for continuous improvement

Qualification

Import complianceCustoms brokerageCBP regulationsCTPAT complianceMS ExcelERP/TMS systemsBilingual (Korean/English)CommunicationDetail-oriented

Required

3+ years of experience in import compliance, customs brokerage, or international logistics

Working knowledge of CBP regulations, HTS classification, and Partner Government Agencies (e.g., FDA, EPA, DOE, etc.)

Strong communication skills for coordinating with brokers, forwarders, and internal teams

Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple shipments and resolve time-sensitive issues

Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/TMS systems

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future

Preferred

Experience with CTPAT compliance or other trade security programs preferred (training will be provided if not direct PIC experience)

Bilingual (Korean/English) is preferred

Previous experience at a customs broker, freight forwarder, or corporate import department

Familiarity with tariff management, duty mitigation strategies, or FTZ operations

Benefits

No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.

Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options.

Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.

Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).

Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life.

Personal fitness goal incentives.

Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.

Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.