International Trade Execution Director

Job Description Summary:

As the International Trade Execution Director, you will oversee multiple product shipments across various modes of transportation from domestic locations to the end customer. In this role, you will have a strong focus on container movements and brokerage with third-party operators while building relationships with existing and future logistic service accounts. Reporting to the SVP Commercial Operations, and as a member of the trade organization, you will work closely with the commercial and senior management teams, as well as interact with various stakeholder groups across a variety of business segments and functions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage contract and Letter of Credit terms to negotiate and maintain relationships with banks
• Develop relationships with service providers (surveyors, labs, vessel agents, etc.) to secure accurate documents
• Ensure goods are shipped in line with obligations to the sales contract
• Interface with internal/external customers, distributors, vendors, brokers, and carriers to ensure compliance with all applicable import/export regulations
• Collaborate with other departments including compliance, logistics, credit, and accounting
• Manage internal staff to make certain they have the proper training and tools to execute shipments
• Booking and container logistics

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agribusiness, Supply Chain Management, International Business or related field preferred
• 4 years of relevant experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with the U.S. Regulations Export Administration Regulations
• Experience in International Trade or Agribusiness
• Strong knowledge of international logistics and documentation including containers
• Knowledge and experience with US customs regulations
• Experience with international container shipping
• Knowledge of international shipping requirements, including Incoterms
• Intermediate Excel skills and experience with other Microsoft Office products
• Creative approach to problem-solving and the ability to handle high-pressure scenarios
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Deadline driven, with the ability to work with urgency and accuracy
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple requests
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Green Plains Inc. offers competitive pay: a generous benefit package including a business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), and a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching. All potential employees of Green Plains Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Company Description
Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) is a leading biorefining company focused on the development and utilization of fermentation, agricultural and biological technologies in the processing of annually renewable crops into sustainable value-added ingredients. This includes the production of cleaner low carbon biofuels, renewable feedstocks for advanced biofuels and high purity alcohols for use in cleaners and disinfectants. Green Plains is an innovative producer of Ultra-High Protein and novel ingredients for animal and aquaculture diets to help satisfy a growing global appetite for sustainable protein. The Company also owns a 48.9% limited partner interest and a 2.0% general partner interest in Green Plains Partners LP.