Import -Export Coordinator

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Purpose

Coordinate import and export shipments for a larger site and monitor related administrative processes from order execution to delivery of goods.

Core Responsibilities

Export administration

- Prepare all documents required for shipment upon customer order confirmation and internal release approval.
- Validate pricing information and coordinate release of invoices.
- Prepare application for and administer export licenses, agreements and amendments required by regulations and manage related for renewals or re-applications.
- Monitor data entry of shipment information into SAP shipping module and activate billing upon confirmation of delivery.
- Provides day to day shipment tracking, customer service and problem resolution of e.g. exception orders.
- Work in conjunction with customs broker(s) to ensure all required customs clearance procedures and documentation are complied with.
- Monitor compliance of all documentation with export regulations as well as inspections conducted by certification firms.

Import administration

- Track shipment(s) on a daily basis and address delivery issues with relevant parties (suppliers, customs, transporters).
- Work in conjunction with customs broker(s) to ensure all required customs clearance procedures and documentation are complied with.
- Check conformity of import documents for correct values, commodity classifications, tariff codes and authorizations, and record delivery in SAP.
- Participate in the creation of reports or records concerning potential or verified matters of non- compliance.
- Assist with internal and/or external audits and assessments.

Miscellaneous

- Maintain records of import and export shipping documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Keep current with local import/export regulations.

People management

- May lead a small team of shipment administrators.
- Monitor, advise and provide training to Shipping staff with regard to the interpretation of import/export laws and regulations, applicable policies and procedures and product classification.

Academic Background

- Vocational diploma in logistics (Bachelor degree preferred)

Professional Experience

- 2 to 4 years of experience in shipping/logistics in a manufacturing environment
- 0 to 2 years of experience in people management

Technical Skills

- Basic knowledge of warehouse process flow
- Proficiency shipping and receiving regulations and protocol
- Good knowledge of transportation supplier landscape
- Good knowledge of material/product safety/security norms and regulations
- Good knowledge of production process flow and scheduling
- Solid IT skills (SAP preferred, MS Office)
- Expertise in regulations applicable to import/export

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Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.