Import/Export Analyst

Waters • Franklin, TN

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About The Position

Waters is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Import/Export Operations Coordinator to join the Trade Operations Team in Franklin MA. This individual will be a member of a professional group responsible for the efficient and compliant movement of goods into and leaving the US, with a strong emphasis on managing Non-Resident Importer (NRI) related responsibilities. The Import/Export Operations Coordinator interfaces directly with customs brokers, third party logistics providers, as well as international vendors to ensure timely clearance and delivery of goods while complying with Waters policies and applicable government regulations. The group is also responsible for managing the Waters Foreign Trade Zone - ensuring the program is compliant with US Customs regulations. The decisions made by this group have direct impact on the legal standing for the company as a whole.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or at least 5-7 years' import/trade related experience
• Foreign Trade Zone knowledge/experience encouraged
• Knowledge of US import/export regulations
• Experience with international freight forwarding process and supply chain
• Experience in SAP is highly desired with strong systems aptitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact within all levels at Waters
• Detail oriented and demonstrates exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and maintain flexibility in a fast paced, service-oriented environment
• Strong Excel skills required

Responsibilities

• Communicate with internal customers, international subsidiaries, distributors, vendors, brokers, and carriers to ensure efficient movement of goods into the US
• Maintain working relationship with foreign vendors to ensure inbound shipments adhere to Waters procedures and government regulations
• Coordinate customer returns from foreign subsidiaries and distributors
• Manage appropriate import documentation including customs declarations, invoices, licenses, Partner Government Agency documentation, Mill Certificates, etc.
• Audit shipping documentation generated outside the Import Department for accuracy and completeness
• Interface with customs brokers and carriers to resolve problems at import and proactively resolving problems independently
• Audit Customs entries for accurate tariff classifications, country of origin and valuation Conduct required entry activities to correct discrepancies.
• Analyze and report on various aspects of the importation process
• Reporting shipments to Customs in ACE/GTS systems
• Perform Quarterly Accruals for Finance Department to capture freight/duty costs at End of Quarter
• Serve as the operational point of contact for Non-Resident Importer (NRI) shipments, ensuring all requirements are met for customs clearance at destination
• Support internal audits and assist with maintaining compliance with customs requirements for the NRI program
• Handle logistical processes in the NRI plants and orchestrate efficient flow of incoming and outgoing goods through the NRI plants
• Administrative processing of shipments in the system (SAP)
• Maintain shipment tracker, KPIs and metrics for NRI plants
• Maintain relationship with third party logistics providers - signing off on CTPAT Questionnaire/staying current on contract renewals
• Execution of all Flight Data details (tracking/consolidation notes)

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees