Import/Export Analyst

Responsibilities

• 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
• Cook up 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
• Submit Importer Security Filing for incoming Ocean Shipments
• Interface with customs brokers and carriers to resolve problems at import and proactively resolving 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
• Facilitate inbound customs process with both NRI and FSFE tariff mitigation programs
• Reporting shipments to Customs in ACE/GTS systems
• Perform Quarterly Accruals for Finance Department to capture freight/duty costs at End of Quarter
• Maintain relationship with 3rd Party Forwarders – signing off on CTPAT Questionnaire/staying current on contract renewals
• Execution of all Flight Data details (tracking/consolidation notes)
• All other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or at least 3-5 years import/trade related experience
• Strong Excel Skills required
• Knowledge of US import/export regulations is required
• Experience with international freight forwarding process and supply chain
• Foreign Trade Zone knowledge/experience is a nice-to-have
• Experience in SAP highly desired
• 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