Specialist, Import/Export

ICU Medical•Lancaster, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Import/Export Specialist is responsible for ensuring ICU Medical’s US import and export activities are accurate and compliant with all applicable government regulations. This position primarily will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day export/import activities along with preparing documentation by working closely with ICU Global Trade Compliance, shipping facilities, International Transportation, freight forwarders, and ICU Medical’s Customs brokers in a timely and effective manner. This role is 100% onsite at our Lancaster, TX facility.

Requirements

Working knowledge of Export document requirements and Incoterms
Must have effective oral and written skills
Must possess critical thinking and excellent problem-solving skills
Familiarity with HTS and ECCN classifications
Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Experienced working with Microsoft applications (Office, Excel, Word)
High School Diploma required
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in import, export, and international shipping

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred
Knowledge of international trade and Customs regulations, such as Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), customs valuation, preferential/ free trade agreements, and rules of Country of Origin is preferred.
Working knowledge of Oracle ERP systems preferred
Dangerous Goods IATA/DOT certification preferred
Oracle experience preferred
Ability to read, write and speak Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Generate all necessary export related documents including commercial invoices, packing lists, shippers’ letter of instruction and any other document through Oracle ERP system and manually as necessary.
Develop and modify Global Trade Compliance processes and procedures by collaboration with internal key stakeholders as necessary to minimize compliance risk, under the direction of Global Trade Compliance Supervisor.
Collaborate closely with ICU Trade Compliance team to determine US HTS and ECCN.
Manage East and West Coast consolidation movements for RM (Raw Material) and MRO (Indirect Material) materials shipping to CRM and monitor shipment activities.
Update the KOP CRM log timely, with most current and accurate information.
Use ACE portal to complete necessary EEI filings and run various import/export related reports.
Review export related documentation completed by Freight Forwarders for accuracy.
Maintain international shipping documentation required per the company’s record retention policy.
Perform audit of customs documents for accuracy and formulate an action plan to resolve any discrepancies from initial audit.
Anticipate and facilitate problem resolution in relation to shipments to avoid operational disruption.
Shipping/Purchasing/Planning/Service Center for an effective export shipment arrangement.
Collaborate with the IT department to create continuous improvements on shipping documentation generated through our ERP system.
Assist with training internal teams on Trade Compliance related regulations and requirements.
Collaborate with internal Customer Service to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction on international orders and provide trade compliance support on current shipments as needed.
Work on special projects as they arise.