Logistics Specialist

Northwest Naturals•Bothell, WA

About The Position

Northwest Naturals, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tree Top, Inc.) is a leading supplier of fruit juice concentrates, servicing both domestic and international manufacturers for products and applications such as non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, sauces, dressings, bakery and confections. We are currently seeking an experienced Logistics Specialist to join our team in Bothell, Washington. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The Logistics Specialist is responsible for ensuring the uninterrupted flow of international freight between Northwest Naturals and international and domestic partners. Position contributes to the development and implementation of international and domestic operating procedures; supports compliance; reviews, edits and creates procedures for international shipments; audits and analyzes freight costs, classifications, pick-up and delivery methods; and maintains export/import policies to minimize liability and ensure ongoing protection of company's import and export privileges.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE OF: Laws and regulations as it pertains to domestic and international shipments, including: USMCA, Harmonized HS Code Tariff Classification, Export Administration Regulations, Export Screening, and US Export Control and US Embargoes by country.
Principles and practices of inventory planning.
Mathematics and general accounting.
Office administrative and management practices and procedures, including record keeping.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
ABILITY TO: Read, understand, interpret, apply, explain and reach sound decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, rules, contracts, procedures and policies.
Organize, set priorities, schedule assigned work; oversee multiple and rapidly changing priorities.
Prepare clear, concise, and accurate correspondence, documents, reports and other written materials.
Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
Identify, research, and analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions.
Effectively organize, plan, and execute.
Use computers and computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Meet behaviors established in NW Naturals' performance management and development process.
EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION/LICENSES, AND TRAINING: Minimum of 5 years of import/export and transportation experience including export licensing, internal export/import controls and product classification.
Experience in handling and shipping of Hazardous materials.