EXPORT SPECIALIST

VP Racing Fuels Inc•Elmendorf, TX

About The Position

The Export Specialist works with distributors and customers to finalize orders and provides support for international shipping and export activities. The position prepares sales orders and bills of lading, submits shipping documents to brokers and freight forwarders for steam line approvals, and coordinates loading schedules for FCL and LCL container orders. It also maintains export classifications and country-of-origin information, generates NAFTA certificates, and answers export-related questions. Additional duties include providing customer service by phone and in person, assisting walk-in customers, filing, and backing up the receptionist by answering a multi-line phone system. Other duties may be assigned as requested or directed. The role is primarily in an office environment, with possible exposure to shop conditions such as noise, dust, odors, fumes, and oils. Physical demands include lifting up to 25 pounds and regularly sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and moving about the facility. No supervisory responsibilities are assigned.

Requirements

At least 2 years of international shipping experience.
Experience creating documents for international shipments, such as IMO, SLI, and certificates of origin.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently with little direction.
Good telephone skills and ability to interact well with others.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with coworkers, departments, customers, and vendors.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability, with minimal supervision, to solve practical problems and interpret and resolve issues using written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
High school diploma or GED, or 2 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Hazardous shipping experience is listed under preferred competencies.
Familiarity with D.O.T. guidelines.
Strong computer skills and basic office-function knowledge.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Inventory-management knowledge.
EDI experience.

Responsibilities

Work with distributors and customers to finalize orders.
Enter sales orders.
Prepare bills of lading for outbound shipments.
Submit IMO documents, SDSs, and pro formas to brokers and freight forwarders for steam line approvals.
Coordinate and schedule loading of FCL and LCL container orders.
Determine and maintain export classifications, including Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Schedule B, and Export Control Classification Number, as well as country of origin.
Generate NAFTA certificates.
Answer export-related questions.
Provide quality customer service over the phone and in person.
Assist walk-in customers.
Perform filing.
Back up the receptionist by answering the multi-line phone system.
Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.