Global Trade Specialist

The Global Trade Specialist will be responsible for overseeing all of South Africas import and export operations at our IDEXX distribution hub in South Africa. Acting as the primary point of contact for all import and export activities and processes.

This position is to be based in ZA and is essential and critical to our IDEXXs success in the South Africa Sub-Saharan and Indian Ocean region supply chain.

In this role you will:

• Oversee Import shipments into ZA and ensure smooth flow of products into ZA:

  • Review inbound documentation and order set-up

  • Work on SOPs with Customs Broker

  • Build KPIs for customs Broker

  • Collaborate with internal IDEXX (regions transportation planning LOBs international shipping teams) to be conduit into ZA.

  • Build audit/monitoring program for ZA imports

  • Review processes against best practices and any available IDEXX ZA programs

  • Focus on real-time solutions process changes compliance and efficiency

• Oversee Export shipments (25 countries) from ZA and ensure smooth flow of products from ZA:

  • Generate GTS/SAP Commercial Invoice (CI) for ZA exports. Troubleshoot any GTS CI issues (changes and additions)

  • Review outbound documentation and order set-up

  • Work on SOPs and KPIs with export declaration filer for export declarations

  • Maintain export documentation matrix for region

  • Collaborate with internal IDEXX (regions transportation planning LOBs regional import teams Finance/Accounting Regulatory Affairs and Product Compliance) to be conduit to ZA.

  • Build audit/monitoring program for ZA exports

  • Review processes against best practices and any available IDEXX ZA programs

  • Focus on real-time solutions process changes compliance and efficiency

• Awareness of activities that impact ZA imports/exports such as: country of origin valuation tariff codes import/export regulations GTS overages/shortages recordkeeping permits incoterms and documentation quality log.

• Awareness on IDEXXs international shipment structures drop shipments products pricing procedures and item categories.

• Strong usage of SAP and GTS to align with shipments and valuations.

• Strong knowledge of international trade fundamentals.

• Awareness of changes in ZA and region that would impact imports/exports from ZA.

• Manage project as assigned includes UAT testing for upcoming GTS to E4H Hanna migration

• Manage documentation for returns processes to and from ZA.

• Maintain external relationships forwarders distributors ZA customs various govt agencies brokers and customers for the region.

• Responsible for tasks assigned for broader Global Trade work in various non-South Africa Sub-Saharan and Indian Ocean regions.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATION:

College graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

EXPERIENCE:

At least 5 years of working experience in a related field solid understanding of supply chain principles and practices.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Willing to learn and curiosity about IDEXX business

• Strong communication and coordination skills with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders across internal teams and external partners.

• Proactive and resourceful with a positive attitude and the ability to take initiative.

• Resilient and capable of performing effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in SAP with expertise in resolving issues related to SAP/GTS.

• Proficient in computer skills including MS Office applications.

• Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Additional languages are a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Occasional travel within region might be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Role located in South Africa. Normal office conditions.

Were proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy to ensure safe drinking water for billions and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10000 talented people.

So what does that mean for you We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX you will be supported by competitive compensation incentives and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Lets pursue what matters together.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women people of color LGBT individuals people with disabilities members of ethnic minorities foreign-born residents and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race color creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age religion national origin citizenship status disability ancestry marital status veteran status medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local state or federal laws.

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