Trade Compliance and Logistics Specialist with Viqua

A wholly owned subsidiary of Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR), (www.viqua.com ) Viqua is proud to be the world’s leading supplier of residential and light commercial UV water disinfection systems, providing treated water without the use of chemicals. With more than 40 years of experience in the residential UV business, the expertise and care that goes into the development of VIQUA products is second to none. We’re always in search of new talent to join our team. Within Danaher, Viqua is part of Trojan Technologies and is proud to be one of Danaher's Water Quality companies. . Through strong customer partnerships, the water platform advances the quality and delivery of water. Want to help us in this mission?

Job Description

As a Trade Compliance and Logistics Specialist, you will lead the movement of goods internationally along with creating accurate trade documentation for assigned regions, products and aftermarket requirements. This position requires a person with good organizational, time management and communication skills. A successful candidate will be able to adapt to changing requirements and proactively identify and recommend strategies to optimize or improve performance at every logistics touch point.

Accountabilities

• Coordinate LCL and FCL Global Air and Ocean shipments and ensuring shipments are picked up and delivered on time.

• Support trade compliance and broker activity.

• Problem solve shipments and activities stuck in transit. File claims and keep track of claims with carriers for damaged/ lost shipments.

• Provide freight quotes and tracking information to Customer Service team

• Freight payment auditing.

• Identify, manage and report on status of duty drawback opportunities and programs.

• Ensure proper import record keeping and manage duty drawback and recovery programs.

Measures of Performance

• Identify mechanisms to support and improve on-time delivery goals.

• Identify and lead Traffic savings and productivity improvement initiatives.

• Support Trade Compliance processes and documentation improvement.

• Environmental Health and Safety Risk

Qualifications

• Business degree in Supply Chain Logistics, ISM or CPSM or CCLP or APICS (CLTD) designation

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in import, export and Global Trade Compliance requirements or Customs Clearance, and international logistics role

• CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) or similar Designation (considered an asset)

• Knowledge of security compliance data elements (PIP, CT-PAT, Denied Party Screening, etc.)

• A self-starter with the ability to set and handle multiple priorities

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and Access

• Experience working with MRP/ERP system (BAAN, BAAN LN)

• Excellent communications skills both written and oral

• Powerful negotiation skills to improve contracts and generate savings

• Possess excellent organizational and analytical skills

• Lean manufacturing – Six Sigma training and experience considered an asset

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

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