Shipping & Receiving Specialist
NDT Global Group•Houston, TX
•Hybrid
About The Position
The goal of the Specialist, Shipping and Receiving, is to execute, coordinate, and monitor global shipments (inbound and outbound) in compliance with applicable customs regulations, global standards, and specifications for the shipment of dangerous goods. In addition, this role evaluates various carriers in terms of cost and quality and selects the best transportation forwarder. The Specialist serves as the first point of contact for all shipping and receiving-related topics within the company when the Senior Specialist is unavailable.
Requirements
- Vocational training, apprenticeship, or similar education in Logistics, Shipping & Receiving, or a related field is required.
- Certification in transportation of dangerous goods (ground, ocean, and air) is required.
- Certification to operate forklifts and overhead cranes is required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in shipping and receiving is required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience handling customs clearances (e.g., customs tariff numbers) is required.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in export control (screening, embargo, dual-use regulations) is required.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience handling claim management, including general knowledge of liability and insurance, is required.
- Proficient in spoken and written English as well as the local language.
- Basic experience creating appropriate documentation.
- Basic experience driving continuous improvement processes.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Teams.
- Basic knowledge of SharePoint.
- Basic knowledge of resource planning software (e.g., Planout).
- Intermediate knowledge of online courier systems (UPS, FedEx, DHL).
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Intermediate knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
- Intermediate knowledge of online customs applications and forms (e.g., EZT).
Nice To Haves
- Certification in customs and foreign trade is preferred.
- Experience working in an international and culturally diverse environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Execute, coordinate, and monitor global shipments (inbound and outbound).
- Ensure compliance with applicable customs regulations, global standards, and specifications for the shipment of dangerous goods.
- Evaluate various carriers in terms of cost and quality and select the best transportation forwarder.
- Serve as the first point of contact for all shipping and receiving-related topics within the company when the Senior Specialist is unavailable.
Benefits
- Great long-term career prospects and development opportunities
- Challenging tasks in innovative and diverse teams
- Attractive compensation system
- Flexible working environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
