Export Coordinator
Position Type : Full time
Department : Export and Sales
Summary : We are seeking an Export Coordinator to join our Export & Sales organization. This position will report directly to the Export Manager. In this role, you will prepare export documentation and labeling following compliances for the assigned regions. You will be a liaison between customers, suppliers, and transport companies to ensure an efficient operational service and act as backup support for other team members when needed.
Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities
- Process export documents from start to finish
- Use the most appropriate method of communication when working with customers
- Liaise with customers to obtain information to ensure correct measures are in place and all customer needs are met
- Liaise with customers, USDA and Operations' Departments ensuring all documents are prepared and received within the designated time frame
- Obtain all necessary information to ensure correct measures are in place and customer needs are met
- Liaise between suppliers, forwarders, and agents to obtain up?to?date shipment information
- Ensure customers are fully informed of the progress of their shipments
- Provide transportation team with the relevant information to ensure customer delivery requirements are met
- Ensure correct documentation is on file and act accordingly as set out in the instructions
- Coordinate outside vendor documents (labels, inspections, halals, dairy cert., COO)
- Review different documents for accuracy
- Any other duties as required by management for the smooth and efficient operation of the department
Skills Required
Have experience working with export documentation is helpfulBe a confident, organized team playerHave a solid customer?service backgroundBe a proficient computer user, including the full Microsoft Office package (a short test could be requested)Be able to work in a busy environment, effectively prioritizing workloadAbility to make knowledgeable clinical assessments and judgmentsMust possess initiative and independenceAbility to maintain confidentialityDemonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writingExcellent communication and relational skills requiredMust be adaptable and capable of absorbing new concepts and situations rapidlyMust be a strong team playerMust be able to prioritize, pay attention to details, perform tasks with a high level of accuracyMust be willing to learn everything about our businessHighly Desirable Skills
Export documentation experience is a plusMeat experience a plus, preferably beefPrevious experience in logistics, trucking, ocean, and air freight a plusBilingual is a plusEducation Requirement
A degree is preferred, but not requiredWork Environment
The work environment is a combination of corporate and manufacturing. Employees are exposed daily to cold and humid conditions and required to wear the proper safety gear to enter our production and shipping facilities. Employees sometimes work near moving mechanical parts, are occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, cold temperature, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is moderateNormal Work Schedule
The role will require flexibility in hours and some overtimeStart time will be discussed but could be between 6 : 00?am 7 : 30?am with end of shift between 4 : 30??6 : 00?pm and some Saturday hours are requiredBenefits
Vision, medical, and dental coverage begin the first day of the month after 30 days of employmentPaid time off vacation and company observed holidays401(k) : company match starts after the first year of service and follows the company vesting scheduleCompetitive base salaryEmployee meat purchase discountsEqual Employment Opportunity Statement
Greater Omaha is an equal?opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, physical or mental disability, age, national origin, military and or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law
Seniority Level
Entry levelEmployment Type
Full?timeJob Function
Management and manufacturingIndustries
Food and beverage manufacturingLocation : Omaha, NE
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