Export Analyst

Aviagen•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

The Aviagen Group is a multi-national poultry breeding company headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, with locations in approximately 25 countries. Aviagen companies supply broiler breeder day-old grandparent and parent stock chicks to customers located in more than 100 countries. We are seeking a qualified Export Analyst to ensure seamless delivery and customer service by providing all necessary logistics for on-time and accurate customer delivery. The candidate will also be responsible for ensuring the Company’s adherence to U.S. and international trade laws and regulations. This position will report to the Export Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Import/Export/Logistics experience preferred
Experience working in a global or 24-hour operation
Foreign language preferred
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to travel domestically on a limited basis to accompany shipments, attend seminars, and interact with our freight forwarders, compliance auditors
Detailed and team-oriented
Able to work on multiple tasks and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Able to work independently
Ability to solve practical problems
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or currently authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of hire and must maintain authorization to work in the U.S. throughout their employment with our company.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and monitor live animal import/export logistics
Monitor customer orders from beginning to end
Monitor email communication – 75% + communication is via email
Primary contact for Freight Forwarders and Logistics providers
Coordinate and monitor logistics
Understand animal welfare requirements and provide directions as needed
Book airline to best accommodate the need for timing and routing
Book shipments to ensure animal care and delivery within 60 hours
Recoup any equipment or data necessary to resolve issues regarding livability
Coordinate with hatcheries and product availability staff on customers’ behalf to secure stock
Responsible for daily export operations and resolution of any issues impacting the movement of goods across international borders
Process export documentations through their life cycle, including maintaining all applicable trade compliance records in compliance with regulatory and company requirements
Elevates complex issues to Aviagen Compliance Manager
Must be a U.S. citizen, or possess the legal right to work in the United States as per applicable immigration laws