International Import Export Specialist

AMVAC CHEMICAL CORP • Axis, AL

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About The Position

AMVAC®, an American Vanguard Company has successfully served the results-driven global markets through development, manufacturing and marketing products for agricultural and commercial use. We are looking for an International Import Export Specialist to support AMVAC's export and import operations for both domestic and foreign shipments by coordinating and handling the technical details of international transportation insuring compliance globally. This position is located at our Axis, Alabama manufacturing facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required plus relevant experience in logistics and international customs policies and practices
• 3+ years’ experience in international transportation and compliance and commerce or a combination of education and applicable experience equivalent to above requirements.
• Import / Export experience including: International Ocean Shipments; Incoterms® (INCO) Harmonized Tariff System; ITAR/EAR; Schedule B Classification; FTAs; Valuation and Marking is required
• Strong Computer skills including Microsoft Word, EXCEL, Outlook
• Experience working with Hazardous Materials and Chemicals; EPA shipping regulations highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate both in writing and verbally with service providers, internal and international customers
• Ability to negotiate with excellent problem solving skills
• Team player who can proactively assist co-workers and fill-in as needed
• Accurate and attentive-to-detail with excellent documentation skills
• Organized with ability to multi-task and manage non-scheduled situations with fluidity and professionalism
• HAZMAT certification (may be obtained post-employment; training provided)
• Related certifications (Hazmat / ASCM CLTD0 and/or coursework a plus

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive execution, submission and record keeping of import and export documentation including commercial invoices, international bills of lading, and other related shipping documents while ensuring compliance with international and U.S. laws related to import and export activity
• Establishes effective working relationships with Distributors, Freight Forwarders, Customs Brokers and 3rd Party Logistics Providers
• Schedules shipments with Freight Forwarders following internal guidelines regarding expected delivery dates and cost efficiencies
• Works closely with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain and the International Sales teams providing excellent internal customer service
• Maintains database for tracking shipments and all related costs at item level detail
• Updates and maintains Excel spreadsheets for tracking Export orders and reports progress
• Assists with preparation and review of required export documents including Hazardous Declarations (MDGs), B/Ls, VGM Certificates
• Executes comprehensive examination of import documentation including commercial invoices, international bills of lading (BOL) and related shipping documents for submittal to designated customs brokers
• Assists with the preparation of budgets and is responsible for maintaining, tracking, and reporting variances of this budget versus actual expenses
• Prepares TSCA and FTA Certificates to ensure compliance with international and U.S. laws related to import activities
• Follows US Government Import and Export regulations and procedures
• Complies and ensures compliance with all regulatory safety requirements and with all regulatory environmental requirements

Benefits

• Health insurance including Medical (PPO), Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance; Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching
• Employee Stock Purchasing Plan with employee discount
• Vacation, Sick & Holiday pay
• Wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees