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Packaging Coordinator - Greensboro, NC

Invacare Corporation

Packaging Coordinator - Greensboro, NC

Elyria, OH
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities
    • Manage import and export transport and compliance to FDA and Customs regulations
    • Supervise the international export/import shipping and documentation process including product availability, accurate and timely processing, fulfillment of all necessary customs documents, freight arrangement, tracking, communication and customer inquiry follow up
    • Work with international suppliers on timely freight pickup, adherence to Incoterms, and freight arraignment
    • Educate and train internal and external customers on international shipping processes as it relates to compliant documentation and shipping guidelines
    • Participate in cross-functional projects to support global logistics and trade initiatives.
    • Provide expertise around the requirements to meet objectives as well as cost/benefit analyses associated with new ventures
    • Consolidate split domestic orders for export with required documentation, valuation, and classification
    • Ability to quickly offer multi-modal international freight comparisons
    • Manage 3rd party logistics providers, freight forwarders, steamship lines, and carrier relationships
    • Assist with the creation and distribution of bid proposals, contracts, pricing negotiations and selection of these services
    • Develop and maintain monthly operational reporting and KPI’s to create awareness and accountability within the transportation team
    • Work with suppliers and warehouse management to coordinate container loading / unloading dates and times
    • Financial Acumen to monitor and manage freight cost, spend, and recovery
    • Lead and leverage an integrated freight program across all NA Invacare subsidiaries while supporting each operations local requirements
    • Support corporate audits and monitor adherence to procedures
    • Support company Legal counsel on compliance
    • Provide day-to-day assistance to business as needed on compliance requirements
    • Develop and utilize performance metrics (KPI’s) for reporting to management, continuous improvement, and deliver measurable gains to freight, compliance, cost, and service
    • Participate in appropriate industry associations
    • Ensure that all required training is identified for and completed by all direct reports.
    • Evaluate staffing needs and costs; identifies, hires and promotes individuals with the right skills and competencies necessary to achieve superior results.
    • Develop a team environment that values diversity and uses various individual’s strengths to the benefit of the team.
    • Exhibit positivity, flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.

     

    Required Skills Required Experience

  • Qualifications
    • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
    • Intermediate to advanced skills using recruiting software and social media a plus.
    • Basic knowledge of employment laws.
    • Excellent communication skills.
  • Industry
    Manufacturing