Export Document Analyst

About the role

This position is responsible for timely and accurate submission, coordination, analysis, and printing of export documentation for all US Cotton shipments. The role involves positive, thoughtful interaction with external ocean carriers, warehouses, and internal execution teams to identify, improve, and ultimately automate the documentation process, positioning LDC as the top provider of clean, on-time documents to buyers globally.

Responsibilities

• Track, trace, submit, review, print, and deliver electronic documents for all US Cotton shipments, including but not limited to Ocean bills of lading, AES export filings, and Phytosanitary applications and certifications.
• Perform analysis of current state logistics and execution processes, documentation, organization, and systems, and identify standard operating procedures and business improvements to incorporate into automated processes.
• Assist in defining requirements and significant tasks for projects and automation within logistics and execution to position LDC as a leader in processing automated and communicating electronic documentation globally.
• Support fellow team members in collaborating with both internal and external sources to resolve issues and develop committed relationships.
• Communicate directly with warehouses, ocean carriers, and agents on behalf of LDC.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline, preferred.
• Three to four years of import or export shipping experience, or experience in operations or logistics.

Skills

• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize workloads, and perform multiple tasks with conflicting priorities.
• History of applying varied approaches to analyze and solve business challenges.
• Broad range of computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft programs, especially MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, OneNote, and SharePoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Self-directed with a high sense of urgency and strong bias for action in a highly dynamic and demanding work environment.
• Demonstrated experience and effectiveness working in cross-cultural and geographically dispersed teams.
• Directly accountable for maintaining strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Behaviors

• Personal honesty, competence, and integrity in functional leadership in international execution, processes, tools, and techniques.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees as well as outside parties to communicate expectations and make recommendations to facilitate change.

Decision Making

This position performs analysis on a daily basis that impacts the company's results. The role requires the ability to work unsupervised in a fast-paced environment with multiple levels of management and make recommendations for the business based on sound analysis.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision care coverage.
• Flexible spending account plans.
• Employee assistance program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401k with Company Match.
• Family-friendly benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility, and family-building benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles).