balfour

balfour

Shipping Specialist

Austin, Texas

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 12 days ago
ComplianceExcelLogisticsCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeFreight Forwarding

About the role

  • The Shipping Specialist is responsible for managing international and domestic freight operations at our Austin facility.
  • The role requires strong knowledge of international trade documentation, multi-country customs compliance, and freight forwarding, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and regulatory compliance to prevent customs delays, holds, or penalties.
  • Coordinate and oversee product movement between US and Mexico facilities, ensuring smooth transit and minimal border delays.

Responsibilities

  • Track inventory levels and maintain organization within the stockroom.
  • Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments for regulatory reporting.

Nice to have

  • 2-3 years of shipping, traffic, or logistics experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting (required).
  • Experience with international freight forwarding, customs documentation, and multi-country export shipping, including but not limited to US-Mexico cross-border shipping.
  • Working knowledge of international customs compliance requirements, tariff/HS classification, export control regulations, and denied party screening
  • prior experience resolving or preventing customs compliance issues strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency with shipping software/carrier portals and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Ability to lift and move heavy shipping items and containers.
  • Flexibility to work varying hours based on production and carrier schedules.

Company info

  • This role oversees the movement of products and materials between our US and Mexico manufacturing facilities, as well as export shipments to customers and partners in various countries worldwide.
  • Coordinate international export shipments to customers and partners across multiple countries, selecting appropriate carriers, incoterms, and routing based on destination requirements.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Working knowledge of international customs compliance requirements, tariff/HS classification, export control regulations, and denied party screening; prior experience resolving or preventing customs compliance issues str

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