• Import/Export Coordinator

    CBRE (Ridgefield, CT)


    Import/Export Coordinator

     

    Job ID

     

    235385

     

    Posted

     

    10-Sep-2025

     

    Service line

     

    GWS Segment

     

    Role type

     

    Full-time

     

    Areas of Interest

     

    Facilities Management

     

    Location(s)

     

    Ridgefield - Connecticut - United States of America

     

    About the Role

     

    The Import/Export Compliance Specialist at CBRE is responsible for managing international trade operations to ensure compliance with global regulations. This role is responsible for import/export documentation, reviews SDS for dangerous goods, and coordinates with internal teams and external partners. Key responsibilities include tracking shipments, inputting SLIs via freight forwarder portals, and maintaining daily reports. A strong understanding of Export Administration Regulations, DOT, and IATA is critical. This position supports global business operations and ensures all trade activities align with company policies and legal standards.

     

    What You’ll Do

     

    Prepare and review export and import documentation to ensure compliance with Export Administration Regulations and other relevant laws.

     

    Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal teams to facilitate the timely shipment and delivery of goods.

     

    Maintain accurate records of inventory and shipment status to ensure timely and efficient operations.

     

    Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including scientist, logistics, and compliance, to resolve any issues related to import/export processes.

     

    Conduct regular audits of export transactions to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory standards.

     

    Support C-TPAT certification process through continuous oversight and improvement.

    What You’ll Need

    + High School Diploma or GED with up to 2 years of job-related experience. May require equipment certification for forklifts, aerial lifts, and power pallet jacks.

    + Physical requirements to include stooping, standing, climbing, and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs.

    + Experience in shipping dangerous goods by DOT, IATA, and IMDG preferred.

    + Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.

    + Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.

    + Solid understanding of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

    + Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mentality.

    + Basic math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.

     

    Why CBRE?

     

    CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

    Disclaimers

    + Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

    **Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

    **Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

    CBRE GWS

    CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

     

    Find out more (https://www.cbre.com/real-estate-services/directory/global-workplace-solutions)

     

    CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)