Import/Export Logistics Specialist
About The Position
This position is responsible for the execution and coordination of import and export shipments for food and feed ingredients for international and domestic shipments. In addition, this position would include coordinating warehouse activities including receiving, storing and dispatching goods to ensure on time deliveries to customers. This position would be responsible for developing key relationships with various carriers to maintain and or improve LDC’s competitive position within our industries. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with global trade regulations, optimize supply chain efficiency and maintain accurate inventory control.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, business, finance, or economics
- Three years of import/export experience in the US
- Strong knowledge of international shipping regulations and documentation with firm understanding of incoterms
- Ability to communicate and minimize risks associated with international shipments.
- Knowledge of US and foreign regulations for international shipments of food products.
- Knowledge of grain industry practices, terminology and settlement process.
- Strong practical accounting, analytical and organizational skills.
- Proficient on Excel and Office products.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to set deadlines and adhere to them.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Freight forwarding experience, warehouse inventory and freight experience with liquid food grade products
- Experience with CBP, CARM & ACE
Responsibilities
- Works with sales staff to ensure they have competitive transportation rates to accurately quote business for customers and manage shipments.
- Develop competence in LDC products’ markets, product qualities, and transportation needs
- Communicates professionally with customers to coordinate deliveries in a timely manner
- Contributes to inventory management of LDC products (warehouse/tanks/rail cars/containers etc.)
- Understand quality requirements and effectively communicate issues from customers with LDC quality and operation teams
- Coordinate international shipments, including documentation, customs clearance and freight forwarding.
- Track shipments to ensure on time deliveries and resolve delays or discrepancies
- Prepare and maintain shipping documents such as bills of lading, commercial invoices and packing list.
- Assists with other duties as assigned by the Head of Logistics
- Communicate with sales team any info that is helpful to determine pricing, freight risk awareness, and customer performance concerns.
- Assist with setting up carriers and maintaining documents and certificates.
- Utilize multiple systems to maintain carrier and freight information to assist with the coordinating of logistics for multiple products for inbound and outbound shipments
- Works with the logistics team to cross train and assist other team members efforts when needed
- Contribute to group discussions to improve processes and look for ways to elevate our business.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
