Import / Export Specialist

About Budenheim USA

Budenheim is a global specialty chemicals company with production sites in Germany, China, Mexico, USA, Spain and the Netherlands. Building on an innovative portfolio of products and services, Budenheim offers sustainable solutions for a broad range of applications. These include the fields of nutrition, health, safety and preservation of resources. In close cooperation with its customers, the chemical specialist develops solutions for a better life and sets basis for enduring profitability. Budenheim generates annual revenue of several hundred million Euros and has a workforce of more than 1,250 employees.

Further information about Budenheim on: www.budenheim.com

• U.S. Headquarters and Fulfillment Center located in Mansfield, OH.
• Low-deductible medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 13 paid holidays + standard PTO
• 401k matching and profit sharing
• Casual attire, respectful and positive leadership
• Focus on employee wellness, environmental conservation, sustainability, ethical business practices.

Goal and Purpose of Position:

The Import/Export Coordinator is responsible for achieving and maintaining US trade compliance for Budenheim USA. Mainly responsible for the entering and coordination of transactional data for international shipments and domestic inbound and outbound shipments as needed.

Important Duties and Associated Tasks

Typical Duties:

• Primary contact/responsible person for processing, entering, verifying and coordination of transactional data for international Inbound, outbound shipments into SAP. (ref. BUS Supply Chain Planning One Note) information and data (e.g. Customs and Border Protection, End Use letters etc.)
• Interacts with colleagues at other related Legal Entities as necessary to help gather information or resolve issues.
• Interacts with vendors, service providers as necessary to help gather information or resolve issues.
• Record keeping for imports and exports.
• Communicate to the logistics department any news, industry trends or changes in regulations that would impact BUS business practices or outcomes.
• Suggests ideas for departmental process improvements.
• Assists with compliance audits as related to import/export compliance.
• Create and maintain all related shipment documentation (e.g. commercial invoice, SLD, SLI etc.)
• Track shipments in transit worldwide as per Supply Chain Planning One Note.
• Select carriers based on specific export customer requirements.
• Arrange import transportation when needed.
• Send appropriate documentation to carriers/warehouses (ref. Supply Chain Planning One Note).
• Liaison between Sales/carriers/warehouses/customer service regarding shipment status and customer requirements/markings (i.e. labeling, delays, changes, and exceptions).
• As requested, analysis of import/export KPI (e.g customs surcharge).
• Provide customs clearance documents to the customs broker. (ref. see above)
• As directed, interfaces as appropriate with interested parties for collecting and sharing of relevant

Special Duties:

Individual and special duties on instruction by superior/s

Requirements:

• Professional Education: Bachelor's degree or 5 years minimum experience in related field.
• Customs Broker License
• Study: Supply Chain and/or Logistics
• Special Certificates: CFR 49/IMODG/IATA. Achieve and maintain any specialized training assigned upon employment.
• 5+ year/s experience in supply chain, shipping and receiving, customs clearance preferred, with focus on importing and exporting, logistics
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of the Harmonized Tariff System (HTSUS)
• Knowledge of Languages: English
• IT Knowledge :, SAP preferred:, Microsoft Office, Internet

Additional Requirements:

• General knowledge of supply chain and logistics

Interpersonal skills (soft skills):

Teamwork, Critical thinking, Communication, Confidentiality, Problem Solving, Conflict management, Confidence in Decision Making, Adaptability, Empathy, Initiative, Resilience, and keeping an overview in critical situations.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person