Senior International Distribution Specialist
About The Position
The Sr. International Distribution Specialist will act as the expert on international product deployment to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective shipping of finished goods globally. Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by working with customer service, central planning, trafficking, and freight forwarders. Knowledgeable on all international shipping documentation following DOT, IMDG, and IATA regulations, including proper dangerous goods handling. Maintain appropriate record keeping and provide effective liaisons with carriers, freight forwarders, and governmental agencies.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 5+ years of experience in domestic and international shipping.
- Knowledge of computerized warehouse systems and UN/DOT shipping regulations for domestic and international shipping.
- Strong knowledge in dangerous goods handling and international shipping documentation.
- Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively and tactfully interact with customers and others at all levels of the organization and at outside agencies.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for packaging products and completion of international documentation for international customer shipments and distribution center transfers.
- Provide and train material handlers on proper packaging and documentation procedures for finished goods shipments.
- Work with customer service, distribution centers, and freight forwarders on consolidation orders to ensure customer requirements are met.
- Responsible for staying current with DOT, IMDG, and IATA regulations on domestic and international hazardous shipping procedures.
- Serve as a distribution center expert in UN/DOT regulations, assess the impact regarding products, and take action to ensure shipping compliance with these regulations.
- Maintain proper shipping documentation for international shipments for the required period.
- Create and authorize standard international shipping and receiving work instructions.
- Responsible for liaisons with freight forwarders and trafficking to establish total customer satisfaction.
- Initiate improvement activities related to international shipping, e.g., system enhancements, corrective actions on HAZMAT-related information, or otherwise.
Benefits
- Market Competitive Pay
- Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added holidays
- Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Long/Short Term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Maternity & Paternal Leave
- Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs
- Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
