Foreign Trade Assistant
About The Position
Do you want to help to make the world a better place? Join our team! At TSI our vision is to create a better world by helping to protect people, products and the environment. We are proud of the wide range of solutions we provide that solve our customer’s problems around the world. From helping to ensure worker safety and understanding air quality to supporting complex highly technical industries such as pharmaceuticals manufacturing, semiconductor, and research customers, TSI employees are part of something special with a purpose. Foreign Trade Assistant at TSIThis position will be located in the distribution department to carry out efficient and accurate processing of documentation on all export shipment transactions in compliance with U.S government regulations and specific customer requests to ensure prompt delivery to customers. A portion of each day will also be spent backing up the distribution personnel as needed.
Requirements
- 3 or more years of experience in shipping, stockroom, or import/export documentation. Or, Foreign Trade Certificate with a minimum of 1 year of working experience.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in international trade export documentation or a related is desired.
- Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment is desired.
- Experience working with SAP-Global Trade System or equivalent is desired.
Responsibilities
- Prepares export shipping documents in compliance with various Federal and State agency export regulations.
- Including Shipping Invoices, Shippers Export Declarations, export licenses, HS/Schedule B analysis & number assignment.
- Assists with the preparation of specific customer instructions and/or letters of credit.
- Coordinates pick up of international shipments with freight forwarders.
- Provides proper instruction to others (freight forwarders and other in-house staff) who assist in preparing export documents.
- Fax/email shipping invoices and shipment details to international customers when requested.
- Interacts regularly with order entry and sales administration answering questions they may have on international work orders and confirming arrival of incoming international returned goods.
- Work with DHL, Fed Ex and UPS Shipping Systems.
- Use SAP functions required to deliver the shipment, i.e., post goods issue, adding weights and box numbers, transport tracking number, etc.
- Perform material handling duties during the day as needed depending on the workload.
- Maintain proper record retention in accordance with government export regulations.
- Follow all safety guidelines and report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
- Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.
Benefits
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
- Paid Time Off Program: Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid floating holidays.
- Other Benefits: Life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), and professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
