Job Description
Position Summary:
Import Export Analysts must ensure the smooth flow of goods and compliance with customs, OEA and CTPAT regulations; coordinating shipments, managing documentation, and communicating with various stakeholders to optimize the import/export operation.
Primary Responsibilities:
Customs and logistics operations:
- Manage the import and export process by coordinating with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other relevant parties to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods;
- Prepare and review shipping and customs documents, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, bill of lading, customs declarations, technical data sheet and others;
- Coordinate with FFWDS/Carriers to arrange transportation and track shipments to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any issues or delays, taking care of loads and cost optimizations;
- Ensure compliance with import-export laws and regulations by staying updated on changes in customs requirements and assisting with customs clearance procedures;
- Assist in the preparation of import and export documentation for audits (OEA, CTPAT, SOX, ISO) and compliance checks;
- Maintain accurate "Record Keeping" of import and export transactions, including invoices, shipping documents, and customs declarations (HTS codes, country of origin, Taxes);
- Collaborate with S&OP teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of goods to customers & warehouses, and support if any expedition is required;
- Monitor with S&OP monthly/yearly volume forecast to monitor the share and support with data in the annual GOB process;
- Coordinate with suppliers & CASS team to ensure accurate and timely payment of import/export duties, taxes, freight charges, warehouses expenses and others and to calculate properly the monthly accrual.
- Assist in follow up claims process with logistics suppliers;
- Assist in the ICS registration and implementations;
- Make sure all extra freights goes through proper approval processes and registration;
- Support the Customs & Logistics Manager in analyzing market trends, identifying potential suppliers or new operational flows/ projects , and developing strategies to optimize delivery/sales targets and cost reductions.
Trade compliance (CTPAT Program) :
- Responsible for the C TPAT Supply Chain Security Certification for Southaven location;
- Creation and leadership of the CTPAT committee;
- Monthly meetings to follow-up the compliance of CTPAT activities;
- Management of Annual CTPAT internal and external audits in Southaven;
- Annual CTPAT trainings (General and specific trainings);
- Bi-annual update of CTPAT Risk Assessment for Southaven location;
- Identification of vulnerable conditions during the operation for CTPAT Program;
- Creation and or audit of CTPAT Procedures;
- Responsible for the budget and cost centers of Trade Compliance and CTPAT;
- Audit for in house suppliers related with CTPAT activities such as security etc. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience in import-export operations, logistics, or a relevant role.
- Knowledge of customs regulations and experience with customs clearance procedures in USA.
- Familiarity with international trade documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin, Bill of landings etc.
- Strong understanding of INCOTERMS.
- Fluency in multiple languages: Spanish & Portuguese is a perfect fit plus, especially because this position works with international co-workers , suppliers or customers in China, Brazil, Italia & México.
Working Conditions: This position requires working in an office/warehouse environment.
Job Location: Atlanta ou Southaven/MS.
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