Senior Import/Export Specialist

About the role

Nestlé Health Science is a global leader in nutrition, science, and wellness. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to limit costs and risks in the supply chain while also driving process improvements
• Manage ongoing relationships with import/export vendors, including ocean and dray carriers and conduct periodic (quarterly or bi-annual) vendor reviews with agreed upon metrics and targets
• Assist in leading RFP's related to International Logistics/Drayage vendors
• Work with Nestle Global Transportation to determine annual container forecast, select preferred carriers and manage allocations with steamship lines
• Manage claims related to damages occurring during international shipping
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert for international logistics related processes, industry trends, etc.
• Attend seminars, conferences, and presentations on International Logistics to keep abreast of current events
• Lead and manage projects utilizing decision making authority to change functional processes to improve end-to-end execution
• Independently resolve problems and provide solutions with understanding of business and customer impact
• Collaborate with cross functional team to determine best routing options/solutions to avoid delays and mitigate costs
• Analyze port costs and implement best practices to mitigate port delays/charges
• Develop methods and procedures to execute various logistics operations and activities, functionally and efficiently

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience is required
• Proficient in MS Office including Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word
• Minimum 5 years experience working in international logistics with port terminals, dray carriers, and steam ship lines is required
• Proven experience in relationship building, facilitation, implementation skills and influence
• Strong Communication Skills

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, candidates should demonstrate a strong background in international logistics, including experience with port terminals, dray carriers, and steamship lines. They should also possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Strong organizational and project management skills, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Nestlé Health Science offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) with company match, healthcare coverage, and a wide range of other perks designed to support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Pay

The approximate pay range for this position is $75,000.00 to $85,000.00. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Schedule

This position is full-time.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit Nestlé Jobs. For additional information about Nestlé Health Science, visit Nestlé Health Science.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nestlé Health Science is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

Location

Bridgewater, NJ, US, 08807