First Quality

First Quality

International Trade Specialist

US PA McElhattan

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago
NegotiationSAPSupply ChainLogisticsProcurementERPUnityCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

  • Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions.
  • In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.
  • Responsible for managing all aspects of global logistics, customs compliance, documentation, financial impacts, and risks for raw materials, machinery, components, and finished goods.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the import and export process of raw materials, machinery, parts, and finished goods aligned with production schedules.
  • Prepare, verify, and maintain shipping and customs documentation, including invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and certificates of origin.
  • Work closely with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and 3PL partners to coordinate timely and cost-effective global shipments.
  • Collaborate with internal teams-procurement, production, quality, warehousing, legal, and product development to assess trade compliance implications of new products or markets -to align logistics with supply chain needs.
  • Optimize logistics operations and reduce transportation costs through vendor negotiation and process improvements.
  • Develop strategic international strategies to deliver the lowest cost options while limiting risk of finished goods sales as well as raw materials and machinery procurement.
  • Maintain records in accordance with company policy and support internal and government audits as needed.
  • Develop and deliver training programs for staff on international trade compliance policies and procedures
  • Manage international partner relationships and well as implement a network of partners that supports all First Quality requirements
  • This position will ensure that the company's import and export activities comply with all applicable U.S. and international trade laws including, EAR, ITAR, OFAC, and partner government agency requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in International Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in import/export operations, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of Incoterms, HTS classification, and global trade regulations.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, or equivalent.
  • Experience with customs documentation, shipping procedures, and international logistics.
  • Licensed Customs Broker, required

Nice to have

  • Certified Internal Trade Professional, preferred
  • Certified Export Specialist (CES), preferred

Compensation

  • As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

Benefits

  • We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families.
  • Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
  • Paid time off (three-week minimum)
  • Medical, dental and vision starting day one
  • Paid parental leave
  • Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
  • Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
  • Tuition assistance
  • Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
  • Education and experience

Company info

  • Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities.
  • We are seeking an International Trade Compliance Specialist for First Quality Consumer Products located in McElhattan, PA.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity employer.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.
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