Traffic Administrator

Artech LLC

Shakopee, MN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$22.32–$33.48 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Banking Services, Brokerage, Cargo/Freight, Communication Skills, Credit Analysis, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Documentation, Freight Forwarding, High-Throughput Screening (HTS), Import/Export, Import/Export Compliance, Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration, Maintain Compliance, Problem Solving Skills, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Transaction Processing/Management
LOCATION
Shakopee, MN
POSTED
6 days ago
Job Title: Information Technology - Traffic Administrator
Location: Shakopee, MN (Onsite)
Duration: 3 Months Contract
Pay Rate: $22.32 - $33.48 per hour on W2
Working Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Responsibilities:
  • Ensure that all U.S. and foreign country requirements are met on all export/import shipments.
  • Maintain a current knowledge of U.S. and foreign country import/export regulations to ensure that all applicable requirements are met.
  • Continuously work with the Traffic Supervisor towards improving and refining the import and export processes to facilitate trade while maintaining and/or improving compliance with import and export laws and regulations.
  • Work collaboratively with the Trade Compliance team to maintain accurate HTS, COO, ECCN numbers and special trade programs.
  • Capable to maneuver through numerous Trade Compliance software programs to prepare and issue documentation required for all import/export transactions.
  • Serve as a resource to Customer Care group regarding terms of trade, freight payment and terms of freight cost.
  • Determine best means of transportation and touting to ensure cost effective delivery and high service level.
  • Work with freight forwarders, brokers, and international transportation resources.
  • Ensure compliance to all letter of credit terms to meet banking requirements.
  • Review letters of credit and advise Customer Care group on recommended changes.
  • Present documents to U.S. and foreign banks to secure financial and collection payments.
  • Maintain all records and perform required follow-up.
  • Update an electric log for all released orders to ensure processing within established timeframes and as a means of tracking transactions.
  • Work with internal departments as needed to ensure accuracy, quality, timeliness, and compliance requirements are met.
  • Preparation of customers protests, post-entry amendments, import audits and reconciliation.
  • Provide great customer service by being customer focused by using effective communication skills.
  • Have strong ability to investigate, identify, research, and analyze custom compliance issues.
  • Prepare and generate documentation for international mail and miscellaneous shipments.
  • Manage freight bills through the CASS system.
  • Analyze and code for Service Level Root Cause reporting.
  • Collect data required for the Transit Lag Report.
Must Have:
  • Three plus years of experience with export/import shipments.
  • Work collaboratively with the Trade Compliance team to maintain accurate HTS, COO, ECCN numbers and special trade programs.
  • Three plus years of Experience with trade, freight payment and terms of freight cost.
  • Experienced in maneuver through numerous Trade Compliance software programs to prepare and issue documentation required for all import/export transactions.
  • High school diploma or a general equivalency degree (GED)
  • Three (3) years related experience in direct transportation training/education can be substituted for experience

About the Company

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Artech LLC