Import/Export Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Controlling and managing the entire import and export activities, Import of raw material for production and R&D samples, Export of our products abroad (Air and Ocean). Maintain shipping records. (Packing, Shipping, regulation, documentation, etc).
• Rate negotiation with courier, freight forwarders, and agents - Establish relationships with agents and carriers that guarantee efficient and accurate routings and billings.
• Lead the domestic transportations in the USA. 
• Monitoring our global spare parts shipments activity.  (Replenishments, RMAs, FAs) – Soon.
• Close interfaces with purchasing, production, order fulfillment, sales, support, finance, Warehouse, and Company’s subcontractors.

Job Requirement:

• 3+ years previous experience in similar positions in a global company 
• Strong written/verbal communication skills required; ability to interact and build relationships with both internal and external customers.
• knowledge of Freight forwarding procedures, Incoterms, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Customs regulations, and other government agency requirements
• Solid knowledge of logistics procedures
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Flexible schedule and willing to work overtime when required
• High learning curve, team player
• Good verbal and written English skills – Mandatory
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, etc)
• Proactive behavior

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in logistics, supply chain management, or business administration or equivalent – An advantage.
• Experience in warehousing, storage, and inventory management methodologies - An advantage.

Location: Kibbutz Beit HaEmek, Israel