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Career Opportunities: Senior Import/Export Specialist (409094)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 5 years experience working in international logistics
  • Proficient in MS Office including Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word
  • Strong Communication Skills

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to limit costs and risks in the supply chain
  • Manage ongoing relationships with import/export vendors and conduct periodic vendor reviews
  • Assist in leading RFP's related to International Logistics/Drayage vendors
  • Resolve problems and provide solutions with understanding of business and customer impact

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Full time
  • Senior (5-10 years)
  • 0
  • English

Other skills

  • Relationship Management
  • Decision Making
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Physical Flexibility

About the company

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Nestlé Health Science

Pharmaceuticals

Nestlé Health Science is a leader in the science of nutrition, committed to redefining the management of health.  We offer an extensive portfolio of science-based consumer care, medical nutrition and pharmaceutical therapies.  Headquartered in Switzerland, we have more than 12,000 employees around the world, with products available in more than 140 countries. We see opportunities to improve health through nutrition everywhere. Our expertise areas of active lifestyle nutrition, including vitamins, minerals, herbals and supplements (VMHS), medical nutrition, and pharmaceutical solutions, are rooted in science and cover every facet of health: prevention, maintenance, and treatment. We are redefining the way consumers and healthcare professionals approach the management of health. With a focus on areas including food allergies, metabolic health, gastrointestinal health, healthy aging, and adult acute care, we leverage our extensive research and development networks to unlock the power of nutrition. The wide range of solutions we offer across the spectrum of life has one common denominator: science-based products that help people live their best lives.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryPharmaceuticals
Company size10001

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Job description

 

 

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

 

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. 

 

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. 
 

 

POSITION SUMMARY
This position works collaboratively with internal partners such as global transportation, demand/supply planning, warehousing and with external partners such as 3rd party logistics, ocean carriers, drayage carriers to control all processes related to the consistent flow of Nestle controlled ocean, air, and surface traffic to/from foreign destinations. Daily monitoring, inquiry, resolution, and communication with internal/external parties to facilitate timely movement of international shipments imported/exported to and from the US.
 
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to limit costs and risks in the supply chain while also driving process improvements
  • Manage ongoing relationships with import/export vendors, including ocean and dray carriers and conduct periodic (quarterly or bi-annual) vendor reviews with agreed upon metrics and targets
  • Assist in leading RFP's related to International Logistics/Drayage vendors
  • Work with Nestle Global Transportation to determine annual container forecast, select preferred carriers and manage allocations with steamship lines
  • Manage claims related to damages occurring during international shipping
  • Serve as the internal subject matter expert for international logistics related processes, industry trends, etc.
  • Attend seminars, conferences, and presentations on International Logistics to keep abreast of current events
  • Lead and manage projects utilizing decision making authority to change functional processes to improve end-to-end execution
  • Independently resolve problems and provide solutions with understanding of business and customer impact
  • Collaborate with cross functional team to determine best routing options/solutions to avoid delays and mitigate costs
  • Analyze port costs and implement best practices to mitigate port delays/charges
  • Develop methods and procedures to execute various logistics operations and activities, functionally and efficiently
 
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
  • Undergraduate degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience is required
 
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
  • Proficient in MS Office including Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word
  • Minimum 5 years experience working in international logistics with port terminals, dray carriers, and steam ship lines is required
  • Proven experience in relationship building, facilitation, implementation skills and influence
  • Strong Communication Skills
 
Location: Position can work remotely from a home office.  Must be willing and able to work standard business hours.
 

 

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
 
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
 

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

 

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. 

 
The approximate pay range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 base salary. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.
Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefits packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at: About Us | Nestlé Careers

 

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Job Requisition: 409094 

 

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