Trade Compliance and Logistics Administrator

Description
Overview
Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do

The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business
Job Summary
Reporting to the Global Freight & Logistics Manager the Freight and Logistics Coordinator will be able to perform tasks in multiple areas of the logistics department such as Trade and Compliance, Customs, and Transportation. This person will be a subject matter expert in one or more areas for the Logistic Department and will ensure the monitoring logistics suppliers and custom broker bills, auditing and properly coded into the GL or project that should be assigned to for the trade compliance operations at The Gund Company, also will ensure all transport lanes and methodology are adequate for the benefit of the Company and verify that all import and export transactions are in conformance with the laws and regulations of the countries involved therefore supporting the logistics team when communicating with carriers regarding price and quality service and will manage and audit Customs Brokers to keep accurate trade compliance and continuously impro the business operations in terms of taking care of each other, taking care of the customer, and taking care of the business.

Summary of essential job functions:

• Keep monitoring and reviewing all Mexico import and export customs operations.
• Review of trade law changes in Mexico.
• Follow up monthly Virtual operation with TGC Mexico customers.
• Keep monitoring and approving duties and Taxes calculation for import and export process.
• Request Certificate of Origin to RM vendors and apply in our import process.
• Create Certificate of origin for TGC Mexico customer upon request.
• Determinate and keep accuracy on raw materials and finish goods HTS codes.
• Interact with Custom brokers and Forwarders on a daily basis for import/export process.
• Interact with AP team for duties and taxes payment on a daily basis.
• Request spot or projected RFQ for international freight services.
• Keep tracking for international shipments and report to related teams.
• Keep updated freight expense log for budgeting purposes.
• Assist with the Corrective Action process for supplier related trade compliance issues.
• Maintain documentation of the process and provide training materials that allow others to manage the process with limited direction.
• Keep the physical and electronic file of foreign trade up to date.
• Keep updated all customs reports.
• Serve as the primary supplier contact for product compliance requests.
• Review and answer internal compliance requests according to standard procedures.
• Maintain the Purchase Material Declaration Database (REASH & RoHS).
• Document supplier correspondence in CRM

Qualifications And Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of the organization and with Suppliers, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong information systems skills, including the use of business systems and Microsoft Office software to communicate critical information throughout the company.
• Strong desire to implement new information sharing procedures, policies and reports that improve logistics systems.
• Attention to detail and meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Ability to handle complaints, resolve disputes and resolve grievances and conflicts.
• Proactive and constantly updated on foreign trade issues
• Active team work support.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to utilize a CRM package and other tools to manage the sales process.

Education And Experience

• 4-5 year experience on
• Bachelors in foreign trade or administrative areas
• Experience in the Electrical, Electronic, manufacturing or Plastics/Composites Industries
• Fluent in English language (for business)
• CAAAREM, Article 24, Incoterms, import export processes, bill of landing requirements, customs formalities, international logistics and VUCEM knowledge
• IMMEX knowledge

Requirements
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers; talk and hear.

Work Environment
The work environment is typical of most office environments; occasionally, the position will be required to be on the manufacturing floor. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Join Us?
Our employees enjoy:

• A safe and healthy work environment
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Private Medical Health insurance
• Saving Fund 5% employer
• Food coupons 5% (maximum according to ISR law)
• Regular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan)

According to the Gallup Q12 employee survey method, The Gund Company is ranked "world-class" regarding employee engagement. Please review our current career opportunities and consider applying today We are always accepting applications for new talent to join our organization.

EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.

Sample Titles: Procurement Specialist, Supply Chain Specialist, Category Buyer, Supplier Relationship Specialist, Sourcing Specialist

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Last Revised:

2/2020