Job Title: Specialist Import/Export Duration: 1 Year Location: 100% remote
Description: *** Prefer candidate is at least available between 8AM and 2PM MT. Other than that, flexible. Company’s Global Trade and Customs Excellence (GTE) is an organization within the Trade Compliance function. Centralized under Global Supply Chain, this team is accountable for seamless integration of policy and execution activities for imports and exports in support of the entire company’s organization to ensure our medicines are timely delivered at the right place. Members of the GTE Office provide program oversight for trade compliance, establish controls and global standards for regional execution and are experts in international trade regulations for the bio-pharmaceutical industry.
Candidate qualities that will work best with the hiring manager's team:
Well-spoken.
able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
What type of education background are you ideally looking for a candidate to have?
Must be LCB (Licensed Customs broker) or ready to take the test.
Prior Pharm or R&D experience.
What are top 3 things you are looking for on a resume that will get your attention to want to schedule an interview with a candidate?
Must be LCB (Licensed Customs broker) or ready to take the test.
Prior Pharm or R&D experience.
Continuous employment (or justification for gaps).
Previous experience with writing procedures and light auditing
short-term employment – it takes 3-4 months for us to make new staff productive
Key Responsibilities
Transaction management
Broker management
Import for export
Documentation records
Country of origin
Classifications
Write, review, and update SOP documentation
Partner internally and externally
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Customs & Trade, Logistics and/ or Supply Chain AND 3 years' experience in Trade Compliance or Import/Export operations OR
Associate’s degree & 8 years' experience in Trade Compliance or Import/Export operations OR
High school diploma / GED & 10 years' experience in Trade Compliance or Import/Export operations
Preferred qualifications:
U.S. Licensed Customs Broker
Experience releasing SAP GTS processes: Blocks, IDIS, EDIS
Understanding of International Customs and World Trade Organization Regulations
Understanding of import/export processes in non-US countries
Versed in key import/export processes including valuation, commodity classification, country of origin determination
Ability to build working relationships and effectively partner cross-functionally, cross-regionally and at all levels in the organization
Excellent oral and written communication, facilitation, collaboration and executive presentation skills
Support execution staff with non-standard inquiries
Write, review, and update documentation
Propose process improvements
Possible Extension: Yes
Red Flags:
Warehouse and booking transportation experience - not looking for warehouse manager who manages shipments and related documentation.
Unexplained gaps in work history
Interview Process: Telephone/Video interview
Note: The Company is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAhr@spectraforce.com.
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $44.00/hr.
