Associate Export Documentation

Tyson Foods, Inc. • Springdale, AR

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About The Position

The Global Trade Access Compliance (GTAC) Associate Export Documentation is a key role within the Export Trade center of excellence in the Global Business Unit. The position ensures regulatory compliance to facilitate the shipment of Tyson products to international destinations. It involves preparing and managing export documentation, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, tracking exports, and supporting the smooth and compliant delivery of products to international markets. Some travel is required.

The position also includes administrative duties such as sorting and distributing mail, preparing shipments through UPS, DHL, USPS, and Federal Express, and ordering supplies. Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a compliance-related field and/or the food industry.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate with logistics, customer service, inventory management, accounting, billing, credit, sales, and other cross-functional partners.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with the MS Office suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional communication skills when working with internal and external partners.
• Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Some travel is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience with SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, prepare, and manage export documentation, including health certificates, bills of lading, certifications, certificates of analysis (COAs), pack lists, shipping instructions, and slaughter letters.
• Provide legal documentation required for international product delivery.
• Coordinate with veterinarians, brokers, agents, and ship-owners to track and release exports.
• Ensure export documentation is accurate, complies with global regulations, and supports shipment schedules.
• Prioritize and expedite export document sets according to established priorities.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including plants, OCS locations, ocean carriers, scheduling teams, export coordinators, CFS stations, and trade lane managers.
• Use the USDA-FSIS PHIS Export Module and stay updated on customs regulations and export procedures.
• Create and update tracking reports in shared-drive folders and IT systems, providing data to help resolve issues.
• Maintain regular contact with USDA personnel, freight forwarders, cold storage facilities, and document couriers.
• Sort and distribute mail.
• Prepare shipments via UPS, DHL, USPS, and Federal Express.
• Order supplies and perform other tasks as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription drug benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level