Essential Functions

Prepare documentation, which may include dock receipts, bills of lading, Shippers Letter of Instructions (SLI), export declarations, invoices, packing lists, and shipping labels

Files Shippers Export Declarations (SEDs)

Documents, reviews, and assessments for accuracy, verifications on country of origin/export, Importer of Record (IOR), and Incoterms, to ensure compliance and federal regulation requirements are achieved

Provides disposition of freight (i.e., tracking, tracing, routing, dispatching, rate quotations)

Maintains daily follow-ups on documentation discrepancy issues

Works collaboratively with all departments to resolve issues related to package deliveries or shipments

Maintains records of import documents and monitors compliance with export documentation retention

Follows up with Import Pre-advice from foreign suppliers and forwarders

Monitors import shipment utilization to reduce freight cost

Follows up with the warehouse on international order sheets, picked, packed, and shipped

Follows up with LTL, FTL truck load shipment for all domestic moves

Works with local Chambers of Commerce and the Chamber certification process

Monitors and ensures compliance with orders that fall under the US, Canada, and Mexico Free Trade Agreements (FTA)

Ensure all operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and ISO requirements

Complies with safety policies, practices, and procedures.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required

Minimum of two years international logistics and import/export experience required

Special Skills and Qualifications:

Proficient with an ERP/MRP or other relevant software

Knowledge of International Export/Import and Logistics

Hazmat certified or ability to become certified in a short timeframe

Working knowledge of FedEx, UPS, and DHL for small packages, quotes, shipping, and processing

Must have excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Collaborative work style and ability to work in a team to achieve goals

Proficient with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines

Work Environment

Well-lighted, heated, and/or air-conditioned indoor production setting with adequate ventilation and moderate noise

May work with or near moving mechanical equipment

Physical Demands

Minimal physical activity, performing non-strenuous daily activities of an office/clerical nature, and working from a sitting or standing position.

Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers

Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crouch

Must be able to sit for long periods

Must be able to lift up to ten pounds, with or without assistance

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties is not excluded from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

Garrett is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

GARRETT ELECTRONICS INC

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