International Trade Specialist jobs in Portland, OR

Essential Duties

1.            Work with suppliers, ocean carriers, freight forwarders, and import brokers to secure and coordinate all international documents.

2.            Assurance of import and export regulatory compliance.

3.            Ensure timely movement of cargo across supply chain.

% of  Time Job Duties

25%      *              Coordinate receipt of and review all necessary shipping documentation

10%      *              Ensure ISF and AES filing is conducted timely

10%      *              Coordinate overseas 3rd party inspections and ensure receipt of survey reports

10%      *              Monitor and ensure shipment execution and movement

10%      *              Support and work with internal departments to ensure documentation review and compliance

10%      *              Communicate buyer and sales teams of shipment status

10%      *              Work with freight carriers and vessel operations team to resolve disputes

10%      *              Monitor and troubleshoot inbound container release with ocean carrier and US Customs

5%         *              Coordinate container drayage to regional North American warehouses

Other

•              Comply with all company policies and procedures, and all relevant laws and regulations.

•              Create a productive healthy work environment, reinforces, and lives our core values.

•              Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Supervisory - This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Min. 5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, vendors, and the general public. Ability to write effective communication in various mediums using original or innovative techniques or style. 

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, exchange rates, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Computer Skills

Job requires specialized computer skills.  Must be adept at using various applications including database, spreadsheet, report writing, project management, graphics, word processing, presentation creation/editing, communicate by e-mail and use scheduling software. 

Reasoning Ability 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Working Conditions:

May require work hours in excess of 8 hours per day or 5 days per week. Must be willing to work in the evening, early morning, and weekend if/when needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.