06 - Import/Export Associate
About The Position
Entry level during which an employee receives both functional and organizational training under close supervision. Incumbents carry out assignments within well-defined practices, procedures and policies. Works independently on details of assignments, and has limited decision-making authority; most decisions are made or guided by the immediate supervisor. Decisions/actions may have an impact on the department's/divisions goals. Works under close Supervision and requires direction on how assignments are to be executed; begins to put forward ideas on how work assignments are completed. Establishes cooperative relationships to work effectively with colleagues; supports others and participates as a team member, and takes responsibility for own work commitments. Interacts directly with immediate supervisor, co-workers and team members; engages in routine exchanges of information; interactions with external contacts, if applicable, would be monitored.
Requirements
- Good understanding and ability to interpret of traffic and logistics laws, rules and regulations.
- Good knowledge of import / export rules and regulations, compliance and documentation requirements.
- Knowledge of basic computer applications and the ability to learn and use multiple applications specific to this department.
- Basic math, data entry and 10-key skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.
- Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
- Ability to identify and resolve limited complexity process/system problems using financial, analytical, and/or statistical models.
- Commercial and financial awareness, particularly of transportation and logistics costs and regulations.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
Responsibilities
- Participates in the evaluation, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of specific SCM business processes such as outbound shipments, import export classifications, freight expense management, and carrier relationship management.
- Analyzes traffic patterns and looks for least cost alternatives.
- Ensures compliance with customs and government regulations and minimize duties and taxes.
- Provides ongoing support in resolving process/execution issues with both internal and external customers.
- Manages requests for support/service and develop processes and education to meet customer demands and ensure satisfaction.
- Leads in the rapid identification, analysis, and resolution of problems to ensure the minimum interruption to the team's work.
- Monitors activities of the team against defined objectives, report on achievements and propose ways in which performance can be improved.
- Provide data on varying Logistics related charges in support of bid activity.
- Develops cost center budget and expenses for annual contract.
- Maintains applicable system tables in support of related activity.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
