Export Specialist

Acumed LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Job Scope

Under general supervision the Export Specialist follows established procedures to ensure international shipments are pulled, packed and exported in compliance with U.S. and foreign government regulations/laws. The Specialist will be responsible to prepare and distribute export documentation for regional customer accounts, interact with forwarders, analyze shipping volumes, confirm ship dates and collect/archive export & import documentation for shipping transactions as required.

 

Responsibilities

• Analyze and prioritize current shipping volumes; re-prioritize throughout the work day to ensure on time delivery.
• Generate, pull and package deliveries for outbound shipments.
• Create and review shipping & export documents for accurately to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Electronically file shipment information with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Customs and Border Protection websites; communicate status of shipments to appropriate personnel as necessary.
• Maintain and archive all export & compliance documentation including commercial invoices, country specific import documentation, customer import regulation requests and shipping forms.
• Adhere to complex customer accounts with customized shipping conditions to meeting changing demands.
• Promptly respond to requests for freight rates and transit times; ensure clearance delays are reconciled in a timely matter.
• Act as a liaison with customers, couriers & freight forwarders to Initiate/confirm shipment collection and flight bookings.
• Process and enforce compliance practices for miscellaneous international shipments outside of regular sales orders (marketing, product testing, general correspondence, etc.); search and apply Harmonized System Codes/Schedule B numbers through the U.S. Census Bureau website.
• Analyze Acumed’s active customer list in comparison with the U.S. Consolidated Screening List (CSL) of restricted parties; document/report findings as necessary.
• Initiate and process rework orders for international shipments.
• Perform inventory movements within the warehouse.
• Perform inventory audits when necessary; document and reconcile internal and external errors as reported.
• Understand all department metrics; support company strategic goals.
• Support US Shipping activities and may assist picking/assembly of consignment and launch sets.
• Operate and maintain shipping equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year export shipping experience preferred
• 1 year prior warehouse experience required
• Ability to successfully adapt to a high stress, rapidly changing environment, maintain composure and adhere to daily deadlines
• Highly detail-oriented and able to multi-task while keeping good organization skills and habits
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently. Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions to sufficiently understand complex export regulations
• Provide quality service and support in a variety of areas (inter-department, customers, vendors etc.)
• Computer literacy required and experience with MS Office suite preferred
• Ability to work independently, within a close team structure and other departments

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.