Import Export Operations Specialist - TekWissen LLC
Oxnard, CA
About the Job
Overview:
"TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide." This client is a German multinational Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, headquartered in Leverkusen, and areas of business include pharmaceuticals; consumer healthcare products, agricultural chemicals, seeds and biotechnology products.
Job Title: Import Export Operations Specialist
Location: Oxnard, CA, 93030
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Job Description:
Principal Accountabilities
- The primary responsibility of the Trade and Compliance Junior Specialist is to manage the day to day interaction and coordination of the export of seed and non-seed (chemical, specialized, research) items exiting the country through arrival in destination country.
Job Requirements
- With minimal supervision, perform Export documentation activities and functions in compliance with organizational
policies, procedures, goals and objectives.
- Demonstrate the ability to adjust to variable tasks in order to meet efficiency standards, and report any non-compliant issues to the T&C Lead or the T&C Manager
- Ensure all export Phytosanitary Certificates are maintained and organized for retrieval
- Prepare documents/legalizations and accompanying correspondence based on the received orders and order documents
- Prepare transport orders and make arrangements concerning capacity and loading/unloading times
- Invoice customers, both domestic and international
- Validate all documents required for shipping internationally to assigned destinations
- Ensure that all product flow meets international trade compliance requirements and that document controls are in place to support full trade compliance
- Provide reporting and analytical support for other trade team initiatives, as necessary
- Ensure importing / exporting country (customer / Monsanto site) requirements can be met in a compliant and expedient manner
- Handles complex regions global trade accounts
Skills Requirements
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
- Must have the flexibility to work overtime when necessary.
- Excellent verbal and written (via correspondence/email) communication skills.
- Ability to read and write English with strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to read and interpret documents associated with domestic and international shipping
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis in excel and word.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and strong computer skills, SAP knowledge highly desired
- Ability to work effectively in a global, team-based and matrix environment
- Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and standards related to APHIS, Customs and Border Protection, USDA and other government agency laws and regulations
Mathematic Skills:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, in all units of measure (including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals).
Education, Training and/or Experience Requirements
- Bachelors Degree or Higher in Business Administration, Logistics, Manufacturing, International Commerce
- 2 - 4 years experience and knowledgeable in Import, Export, Trade & Compliance
- Experience with agricultural and / or chemical products a plus.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
Source : TekWissen LLC
