Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $45,500.00 - $62,200.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Waters Corporation is a renowned global leader specializing in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software. Established for over 65 years, the company serves vital sectors including life sciences, materials, food, and environmental sciences worldwide. With a workforce of more than 7,600 passionate employees spread across 100 countries, Waters Corporation is committed to advancing pioneering science to benefit laboratories, manufacturing plants, and healthcare facilities. Their dedication is rooted in ensuring the efficacy of medicines, food safety, water purity, and the quality and sustainability of everyday products. Waters Corporation fosters a culture that values diversity and inclusion, adhering strictly to all federal,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 5-7 years of relevant import or trade experience
- Knowledge of US import/export regulations
- Experience with international freight forwarding and supply chain processes
- Ability to work with SAP and other logistics/systems software
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Capacity to multitask and adapt in a dynamic environment
- Proficiency in Excel
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business or at least 5-7 years' import/trade related experience
- Foreign Trade Zone knowledge/experience encouraged
- Knowledge of US import/export regulations
- Experience with international freight forwarding process and supply chain
- Experience in SAP is highly desired with strong systems aptitude
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact within all levels at Waters
- Detail oriented and demonstrates exceptional organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize, multitask and maintain flexibility in a fast paced, service-oriented environment
- Strong Excel skills required
Job Duties
- Communicate with internal customers, international subsidiaries, distributors, vendors, brokers, and carriers to ensure efficient movement of goods into the US
- Maintain working relationship with foreign vendors to ensure inbound shipments adhere to Waters procedures and government regulations
- Coordinate customer returns from foreign subsidiaries and distributors
- Manage appropriate import documentation including customs declarations, invoices, licenses, Partner Government Agency documentation, Mill Certificates, etc.
- Audit shipping documentation generated outside the Import Department for accuracy and completeness
- Interface with customs brokers and carriers to resolve problems at import and proactively resolve problems independently
- Audit Customs entries for accurate tariff classifications, country of origin and valuation
- Conduct required entry activities to correct discrepancies
- Analyze and report on various aspects of the importation process
- Report shipments to Customs in ACE/GTS systems
- Perform quarterly accruals for Finance Department to capture freight/duty costs at end of quarter
- Serve as the operational point of contact for Non-Resident Importer (NRI) shipments, ensuring all requirements are met for customs clearance at destination
- Support internal audits and assist with maintaining compliance with customs requirements for the NRI program
- Handle logistical processes in the NRI plants and orchestrate efficient flow of incoming and outgoing goods through the NRI plants
- Administrative processing of shipments in the system (SAP)
- Maintain shipment tracker, KPIs and metrics for NRI plants
- Maintain relationship with third party logistics providers - signing off on CTPAT Questionnaire/staying current on contract renewals
- Execution of all flight data details (tracking/consolidation notes)
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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