Sumitomo Machinery Corp of America Hiring for Logistics Specialist II- Export Job at Chesapeake, VA Full Time

Starting salary: $63,000 increase based on experience

Sign on Bonus: $750

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, YMCA discount and more!

Purpose and Scope of Job:

Primarily responsible for coordinating transportation and export compliance management related to logistics / security trade control operations. Duties include reviewing U.S. domestic shipments and implementing compliant export transactions.

Essential Functions (other duties may be assigned):

• Manages all third parties involved in outbound transportation operations, including negotiation of transportation/handling contract rates
• Oversees the delivery of goods in accordance with customer specifications and ensures that deadlines are met.
• Manage the movement of products/equipment/materials out of the country in accordance with organizational policy and procedure, and to comply with relevant local, country and international law and process.
• Investigate, plan and implement strategically effective and relevant transport methods, which meet the needs of the organization and its suppliers and customers.
• Establish new and maintain existing export compliance procedures necessary to remain in compliance with legal requirements
• Manage export SOPs and corporate export compliance policies
• Conduct/assist with internal regulatory audits and training; assist in the maintenance of record keeping procedures
• Research and report on future changes in export laws and in relevant local territories practices, and ensure such knowledge is factored into the planning of the department’s procedures
• Plan and implement export strategy and activities consistent with overall aims and requirements of the organization.
• Work with other departments in order to establish and maintain effective and relevant export activities and support in relation to the organization’s sales, purchasing, materials management, production and overall operating functions.
• Monitor, record, analyze and report on activities, trends, results and recommendations relating to export activities.
• Work on other assignments and special projects relating to logistical issues as assigned by supervisor and manager

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline
• Seven (7) years working in a logistics capacity
• Must be able to communicate well in both oral and written form
• Must be multi-task oriented and flexible to assist in a variety of tasks
• Knowledge of import/export documentation, procedures and regulations
• License Customs Broker preferred
• Any additional essential skills and/or knowledge as shown in the HRIS Career & Education > Skills section for incumbents holding this job title.

Work Conditions & Physical Environment:

Duties are performed in an industrial environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; twist; bend; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must constantly lift, carry, move, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

The physical requirements described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This job description does not serve as a contract nor does it limit the employer’s ability to establish or change the content, nature, or essential functions of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability.