Trade Specialist
- Reading, United Kingdom
- Full-Time Supply Chain
- Job # 555916
- Date posted - 2021-02-02
When you join Verizon
Verizon is a leading provider of technology, communications, information and entertainment products, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our ambition and united in our shared purpose to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward – and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.
What you’ll be doing...
Verizon seeks a dynamic and experienced trade specialist with international exposure, trade compliance experience and a transformational approach to International Logistics focusing on streamlining intl. logistics processes and improving lead times for our international customers.
- Coordinate transportation of goods to our customers at international destinations in EMEA, APAC, LATAM and for US imports.
- Coordinate import and export compliance and logistics related to dual-use and encryption globally, with particular focus on US Imports and Canada imports and exports.
- Review and apply international shipping contract language, transportation parties’ roles, title transfer and passing of risk.
- Provide guidance to contract stakeholders, especially Marketing, Sourcing, Legal and Account management.
- Coordinate the end to end transportation processes.
- Interpret and implement the import and export licenses requirements for any country where Verizon is shipping internationally.
- Understand and apply in all logistics processes the US re-export laws under ITAR, EAR, OFAC, Wassenaar Agreement and Anti-boycott Rules.
- Liaise with government agencies, customs brokers, supporting governments export compliance audits and supporting implementation of remedial actions.
- Coordinate the screening of cross-border transactions against ECCN, HTS, RPL, and DPL.
- Understand regulatory requirements for recordkeeping of AWB, POD, SAD/EXA, AWB, EOR1, T1, ATA, DCS.
- Project Manage small/medium size projects with the aim to achieve the overall ILS P&L objectives, cutting costs, introduce efficiencies.
- Identify opportunities for efficiency gains within the region to improve logistics and compliance processes.
- Present recommendations to Management. Proactively develops and initiates solutions and approaches to drive best in class logistics performance.
- Perform ongoing supplier management to ensure contract terms, conditions and performance.
What we’re looking for...
You'll need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience.
- Fluency in English.
- Experience in International shipping, export compliance and contract negotiations to include business, price and technical terms.
Even better to have:
- Experience in data analysis and supplier management analytics.
- Knowledge of international Logistics processes, policies, and procedures.
- Experience with Microsoft Suite applications (including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project).
- Experience in ERP systems, SAP and Trade Automation.
- Experience developing resolutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity.
- Strong interpersonal and goal/service skills.
- Experience working with import/export documentation and legislation, i.e. order processing and progression, shipping invoices, SAD/EXA, letters of credit, bills of lading, certificates of origin, EUR1 Certificates, customs valuation procedures, customs declaration filing regulations for encrypted / dual-use item.
- Accurate experience in US and APAC Compliance regulations, processes and licensing regarding shipments of hazardous goods and dual use, encryption controlled/licensed commodities to BIS standards
- Management compliance.
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