Coordinate Import-Export Operations:Â Facilitate end to end Import and/or Export Processing by collaborating with various internal Departments, Suppliers, Freight Forwarders and Custom Agents to ensure smooth execution of Export Operations, including but not limited to:
- ISF submission
- Order Processing
- Documentation
- Shipping and Tracking
Identify, evaluate, and recommend improvement areas for all import-export processes to appropriate stakeholders on a continues basis to identify efficiency and cost reductions.Â
Documentation & Compliance:
•   Prepare and review import-export documents, such as business invoices, packing slips, certificates of origin and other essential paperwork.
•   Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs requirements, and import-export control law.
•   Stay updated with import/export regulations, trade agreements and industry best practices and communicate with internal stakeholders.
- Conduct periodic audits to ensure adherence to import/export compliance guidelines.
- Work with Purchasing, Customer Care & Sales personnel to coordinate and gather required information.
Freight Management:
- Liaise with freight forwarders and carriers to schedule shipments, negotiate rates and monitor transportation arrangements.
- Coordinate with the Shipping/Receiving Department to ensure timely and accurate loading of export orders and provide paperwork for receipt of inbound shipments.
Customer Support:
- Serve as point of contact for internal departments to address vendor/customers updates and status inquiries, providing shipping updates as well as resolving any issues related to orders.
- Maintain strong relationships with Purchasing, Customer Care, Sales and Customers with timely, accurate information to ensure satisfaction throughout the import/export process.
- Identify and communicate any potential risks and challenges in the import/export process such as custom delays, transportation issues or regulatory changes.Â
- Participate/contribute to Import/Export order status & process improvement meetings.
- Create contingency plans and take proactive actions to reduce risk and ensure on time delivery.
- Maintain strong relationships with Customer Care, Sales and Customers with timely, accurate information to ensure satisfaction throughout the export process.
- Identify and communicate any potential risks and challenges in the export process such as custom delays, transportation issues or regulatory changes.Â
- Participate/contribute to Export order status & process improvement meetings.
- Create contingency plans and take proactive actions to reduce risk and ensure on time delivery.
- Handle processing of FedEx shipments for all Berje Departments
- Assist in filing/storage of documentation
 Education & Experience:
- A relevant Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chaing Management, International Business or similar area is preferred.
- Proven experience as an Export Coordinator or similar role within the logistics or international Trade industry
- Strong understanding and knowledge of export regulations, customs procedures and international shipping documentation
- Proficiency in Export Software, Computer Systems including ERP systems, MS office and tracking tools.
- Minimum two years of experience in freight forwarding or import/export administration.
- Fundamental knowledge of import-export logistics/regulations/freight forwarder operations
- HazMat/DG Certification is preferred
Skills and/or Physical Requirements:Â
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate using both written and verbal communication with diverse work groups, cross-functional teams including customers and internal Berje employees.
- Highly organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Team oriented, yet able to work independently.
- Positive and professional manner, strong focus on detail, accuracy and accountability
- Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy in documentation and data entry.
- Ability to problem solve utilizing analytical abilities with proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
- Familiarity with Incoterms, trade compliance programs and export licensing a must
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills with clear communication both in verbal and written form.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate using both written and verbal communication with diverse work groups, cross-functional teams including customers and internal Berje employees.
- Highly organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Team oriented, yet able to work independently.
- Positive and professional manner, strong focus on detail, accuracy and accountability
- Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy in documentation and data entry.
- Ability to problem solve utilizing analytical abilities with proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
- Familiarity with Incoterms, trade compliance programs and export licensing a must
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills with clear communication both in verbal and written form.
Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401k w Match, Free access to Financial Planner, EAP
Compensation -$28.16 an hr. to $37.66 an hr. Â and eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus programs
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