Export Logistics Analyst Location The Woodlands, TX : A Place Where People Matter. Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you. Export Logistics Analyst The Export Logistics Analyst will be responsible for ensuring effective sales order management, vendor procurement and follow-up, export logistics coordination, and export documentation and regulatory reporting. What You'll Do:
Serves as the single point of contact for sales and customers to provide consistent, positive customer experiences.
Responsible for initial order entry, facilitation of order changes and order fulfillment, sourcing of material from vendors.
Coordinates with logistics providers to export product timely and prepare accurate export documentation.
Empowered to make decisions on behalf of company in alignment with Univar strategy, guiding principles and customer satisfaction.
Leads resolution of service issues that directly impact customer order fulfillment.
Assists in earning “Customers for Life” through the establishment of positive customer relationships and satisfaction.
Receives and processes customer purchase orders
Promptly enters orders received from customers or sales
Confirms operating margin meets established criteria
Checks & verifies customer credit terms
Verifies & confirms customer orders and delivery expectations Processes vendor purchase orders
Orders products from selected vendors based on details provided in orders. Tracks orders with vendors to ensure timely shipment and advises of any delays.
Sends contracts (prepared by sales) to overseas vendors as applicable.
Coordinates logistics (inland, ocean, air freight) from vendor to warehouse/direct Prepares export documentation and regulatory reporting
Issues invoices, shipper's letter of instructions, packing lists, certificate of origin and IMO.
Advises customer of shipping details and document courier packages.
Works with management to resolve any shipping or documentation issues.
Submits any DEA, TSCA 12(b), or Export License approval requests and reporting. Builds and sustains long-term customers, vendors and service provider partnerships
Creates mutually beneficial relationships with customers through establishment of rapport coupled with responsiveness to customer needs (return messages, timely follow-through).
Maintains up-to-date information on customers (contacts, products, requirements)
Fulfills customer expectations with realistic commitments.
What You'll Need
Bachelor's degree required, with preference for concentration in supply chain/logistics, international trade or economics
Business experience, with preference for up to 3+ years in global / international trade operations, including responsibility for import and/or export for North America locations.
Experience in customer, freight forwarding, customs brokerage and export trading.
Prior experience with ITAR/EAR a plus
Certifications in; NCBFAA Certifications (CCS, CES, MES), IATA, among others, is a plus
Bilingual (Spanish/English) proficiency preferred
Demonstrated indirect leadership skills
Strong analytical skills & organizational skills with attention to detail
Strong problem solving and time management skills
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills in English -Ability to analyze information - orders, customers, vendors, pricing, and credit terms
Experienced in use of computer, MS office applications & SAP or equivalent ERP system, e-learning development a plus
Where You'll Work The Woodlands, TX What You Can Expect
Strong work/life flexibility
To be surrounded by a diverse team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus and annual salary reviews
Competitive pay and benefits including Unlimited Time Off as business allows, and 8 paid holidays.
Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 10,000 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet! We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing . Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe! We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry. Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.