Imports & Exports Specialist - Trinidad Benham

Description

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Supports and backs up the trading team, providing guidance and support, as well as covering for time off. 
• Exports Sales, processing documentation and working with freight forwarders. Understanding incoterms, transloading, source loading, shipments shipping via container or boxcar.
• Processes Sale and Purchase contracts for domestic, imports and vendors. Handle the transactions and documentation from beginning to end and work through any supply chain challenges. 
• Provides excellent customer service to our customers and vendor including shipment notification and all necessary paperwork invoicing and payables.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with customers and vendors, providing exceptional service and addressing concerns including shipment notification and all necessary paperwork invoicing and payables.
• Supports our sister companies, process sales, purchase contracts, invoicing, payables and assists them with problems.
• Processes sales, releases for industrial and canner accounts. 
• Works closely with operations to determine shipping schedules out of our bulk facilities.
• Collects documents for export invoicing.
• Reconciles Sales and Purchase contracts. 
• Works with accounting to close month end and year end. Checking reports to ensure all invoicing and payables are processed for the month.
• Coordinates outbound truck and rail shipments with Operations Group.
• Acts as liaison with operations and IT to identify and correct errors in the computer system.
• Works closely with the traffic team to ensure import and exports loads are shipped and picked up on a timely basis.
• Analyzes processes data and identifies opportunities to improve processes and performance.
• Stays current with industry trends, regulations, and technologies to enhance trading strategies and methods.
• Fosters a culture of teamwork, innovation, and customer-centricity among the trading team.

WHAT WE NEED

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Minimum two to three (2-3) years’ experience relevant to Trade Coordination shipping or logistics required.
• Knowledge of the transportation industry, including Department of Transportation Rules and Regulations required.
• Strong knowledge of domestic and international shipping laws.
• Intermediate proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access.
• High-level attention to detail.
• Good problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as discounts, cwt's, and percentages.
• Must be able to work well in a self-managed team environment.
• Comfortable interacting with all levels of the business and customers to deliver results in a fast- paced environment.
• Must be able to establish relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

• The physical environment requires the use of general office equipment (computer, printer, scanner).  
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.  
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.  
• Required to use personal protective equipment as needed.  
• Travel may be required. 

EXTRAS

• Employee-owned
• Advancement Opportunities
• Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance program 
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)