Job Description

Location: Oxnard, CA

Duration: 6 Months Description: Principal Accountabilities The primary responsibility of the Trade and Compliance Junior Specialist is to manage the day to day interaction and coordination of the export of seed and non-seed (chemical, specialized, research) items exiting the US through arrival in destination country. Job Requirements • With minimal supervision, perform Export documentation activities and functions in compliance with organizational policies, procedures, goals and objectives. • Demonstrate the ability to adjust to variable tasks in order to meet efficiency standards, and report any non-compliant issues to the T&C Lead or the T&C Manager • Ensure all export Phytosanitary Certificates are maintained and organized for retrieval • Prepare documents/legalizations and accompanying correspondence based on the received orders and order documents • Prepare transport orders and make arrangements concerning capacity and loading/unloading times • Invoice customers, both domestic and international • Validate all documents required for shipping internationally to assigned destinations • Ensure that all product flow meets international trade compliance requirements and that document controls are in place to support full trade compliance • Provide reporting and analytical support for other trade team initiatives, as necessary • Ensure importing / exporting country (customer / client site) requirements can be met in a compliant and expedient manner • Handles complex regions global trade accounts Skills Requirements • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment. • Must have the flexibility to work overtime when necessary. • Excellent verbal and written (via correspondence/email) communication skills. • Ability to read and write English with strong verbal and written communication skills • Ability to read and interpret documents associated with domestic and international shipping • Proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis in excel and word.   • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and strong computer skills, SAP knowledge highly desired • Ability to work effectively in a global, team-based and matrix environment • Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and standards related to APHIS, Customs and Border Protection, USDA and other government agency laws and regulations Mathematic Skills: • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, in all units of measure (including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals). Education, Training and/or Experience Requirements • Bachelors Degree or Higher in Business Administration, Logistics, Manufacturing, International Commerce • 2 - 4 years experience and knowledgeable in Import, Export, Trade & Compliance perferred • Experience with agricultural and / or chemical products a plus Reporting Relationships: Reports to the North America Global Trade Compliance Supervisor This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.