Specialist, Int'l Shipping

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

This position supports the Church’s mission by helping make gospel teachings, resources, or services accessible to all God’s children. The incumbent is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of documentation for foreign shipments and applies knowledge of international shipping requirements for assigned countries. The position requires keeping current on information needed for each shipment and sharing relevant knowledge and project progress with the supervisor. The role performs International Shipping Department functions, including preparing freight bills of lading, shipping and export documentation, and filing; coordinating with global freight and logistics providers; and helping ensure shipments reach their final destinations. The incumbent is also certified to document hazardous-material shipments by surface, air, and ocean, assists with compiling and accounting for shipment pieces, and may operate a motorized pallet jack and other equipment to prepare shipments. The role requests special freight-company pickups and performs other duties as directed by the International Shipping Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Seven years of experience in logistics, freight management, warehouse operations, or a related field.
Proficiency with PC-based information systems and warehouse management applications.
Ability to type accurately at 30 words per minute.
Ability to certify for shipping hazardous materials by surface, air, and ocean.
Must be familiar with Six Sigma or continuous improvement practices, or be willing to attend training during the first year of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, Dynamics 365, or a supply chain management system is preferred.
Spanish language skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare freight bills of lading, shipping documentation, export documentation, and related filing.
Work with outside global freight and logistics providers to expedite shipments through to their final destinations.
Maintain and apply knowledge of shipping and documentation requirements for assigned foreign countries, and share that knowledge with the supervisor.
Keep the supervisor informed of the development and progress of assigned projects.
Document hazardous-material shipments for surface, air, and ocean transport.
Consult with the supervisor on section problems and assist in formulating recommendations on shipping procedures, policies, and goals for the International Shipping Department.
Assist in compiling shipments and ensure all pieces are accounted for.
Operate a motorized pallet jack and other equipment as needed to prepare shipments for timely processing.
Request special pickups by freight companies.
Perform other duties as directed by the International Shipping Supervisor.