Export/Import Specialist

Job Description:

Export/Import Specialist

Huntsman is seeking a Export/Import Specialist supporting the HPP Supply Chain Division located in San Jose, Costa Rica. This position will report to the Logistics Manager, HPP Americas.

Job Scope

We are currently looking for dynamic individual as an Export/Import Specialist for our San Jose office in Costa Rica.

As an Export/Import Specialist, you will not only execute the transaction operations as required but also assist the export & import team by having oversight and support over the performance of international shipping. Oversight of these include the ability to lead initiatives related to process improvement. In addition, you will have accountability on the logistics cost for international shipments for the AMERs. You will work closely with our logistics service providers as well as internal stakeholders on initiatives related to process improvement, exception monitoring, and spend. Heavy communications with our internal and external customers will be required.

In summary, as the Export/Import Specialist, you will:  

• Execute Routine Import Task Accountabilities: Use of SAP Transportation Module as system of record for incoming imports. Investigate, Request, and decipher information received from overseas regarding upcoming shipments to the US. Ensuring information is correct per documentation requirements. Relay the information to the broker where needed and ensure the Supply Chain stakeholders are informed of current status of shipments.
• Performance Review: With accountability on the logistics performance and cost, will need to be able to identify any potential gaps in our process using but not limited to, data analytics, procedure review, or market intelligence.
• Cost Review: With accountability on export/import costs, will need to analyze data where related to spend for export/import shipments, and communicate any exceptions and areas where improvements can be made.
• KPI Review: Evaluation of our logistics partners KPI’s and access where improvements need to be made and bring these gaps to internal stakeholders, such as logistics sourcing and business leadership.
• Exception Management: Assist in complaint investigation and help where necessary on exception shipments/orders.
• Participates in High Performance Team Culture:  Participates in team meetings and exchanges information with the team with respect and trust to promote unity.  Backs up other team members and maintains an organized workspace.  Plans and coordinates vacation and time off with team and management to ensure workload is covered and team can operate efficiently.
• Communication to Stakeholders: Ensuring that appropriate levels of communication are constantly meet by keeping the stakeholders informed exceptions, process changes or opportunities for process improvement.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
 
The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3+ years of related experience in ocean and air export forwarding, import brokerage or execution of international logistics (may be waived for internal candidates)
• Experience: In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, we will consider on a case-by-case basis significant supply chain-related (procurement, order fulfillment, planning, logistics) work experience (a minimum of 3 years) in supply chain that includes with direct hands-on SAP experience
• Working knowledge of Freight Forwarder or Brokerage Operations including the following:  IATA, NVOCC, basic import/export regulations (AES), FMC, Clearance procedures.
• Understanding of Import and Export Cargo Shipping Instructions, Export Clearance Instructions, Certificates of Origin, Shipping Invoices, Bill of Lading and other relevant documentation is a requirement.
• Exceptional Data analysis with the ability to interpret and present information.
• Experience in root cause analysis and demonstrated process improvement supervision.

Skills and knowledge

•  Participates in High Performance Team Culture:  Participates in team meetings and exchanges information with the team with respect and trust to promote unity.  Backs up other team members and maintains an organized workspace.  Plans and coordinates vacation and time off with team and management to ensure workload is covered and team can operate efficiently.

Communication to Stakeholders: Ensuring that appropriate levels of communication are constantly meet by keeping the stakeholders informed exceptions, process changes or opportunities for process improvement.

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