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Import Export Manager

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Date: Aug 28, 2025

Location: Mason, MI, US

Company: Dart Container

Dart is looking for a proactive leader in global trade compliance and logistics to drive seamless import/export operations while ensuring adherence to international laws and regulations. This role blends strategic oversight, team leadership, and process innovation to keep our global supply chain secure, compliant, and cost-effective.

What You Will Do:

• Support Transportation Procurement Manager for annual Ocean contract renewals for U.S. and Canada, as well as changes to external PO Management 3rd party site

• Provide cost analysis to the organization for international ocean transportation lanes for U.S. and Canada

• Process payment of some transportation and customs brokerage charges for U.S. and Canada

• Manage multi-departmental team on export/import and trade agreement issues to mitigate risk, integrate proper processes across business functions and locations, and identify opportunities for participation in global trade programs that would benefit the company

• Perform annual free trade agreement certificate of origin renewals

• Perform annual U.S. Reconciliation Valuation adjustments for U.S. Customs entry corrections

• Conduct regular audits of export/import activities of all Dart U.S. and Canada operations and service providers to ensure compliance with laws and regulations; perform post entry corrections or prior disclosure declarations as needed, and correct errors in internal data systems

• Manage supply-chain security initiatives; including CTPAT Administration

• Provide support and training to U.S. and Canada personnel involved with export/import activities to include development of compliance manuals, procedures, plans, training materials and self-audit templates

• Manage customs broker costs and relations to ensure their processes comply with applicable regulations when acting on the company's behalf

• Negotiate and review agreements with export/import service providers, including brokers and freight forwarders

• Develop best practices and devise process innovations, including automation, to improve the quality and efficiency of export/import compliance activities

What You Will Bring:

• Ability to obtain U.S. Customs Broker License

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in international logistics and compliance to include harmonized tariff schedules, customs rulings, general US and international trade law, Export Administration Regulations 15 CFR, or U.S. Customs Regulation 19 CFR plus Canadian customs regulations

• Supervisory or demontrated technical leadership experience

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain a positive and professional manner

• Strong organizational and problem solving skills; the ability to independently manage several tasks at one time

• Demonstrated experience learning new information quickly and applying it to business situations

• Ability to formulate and implement policies and procedures

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red Solo cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart has 30 locations in four countries.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us at ADArequests@dart.biz. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.

If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (800) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at applicationassistance@dart.biz for assistance.

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