What are the responsibilities and job description for the International Distribution Specialist position at STERIS - Manufacturing Facilities?
Position Summary
The International Distribution Specialist will be an expert on international product deployment to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective shipping of finished goods globally. You will ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by working with customer service, central planning, trafficking and freight forwarders. You will also maintain appropriate record-keeping and provide effective liaisons with carriers, freight forwarders, and governmental agencies.
You will work in a brand new, extremely clean environment with a highly collaborative team in a medium-sized manufacturing/distribution plant that is part of a larger global company. This position actively works on the distribution floor within the international shipping area.
What You'll do as an International Distribution Specialist
- Responsible for organizing shipments and completion of international documentation for international customer shipments and distribution center transfers.
- Provide and train material handlers on proper packaging and documentation procedures for finished goods shipments to international customers.
- Work with customer service, distribution centers, and freight forwarders on consolidation orders to ensure customer requirements are met.
- Serve as distribution center expert in International shipping regulations, assess impact regarding products, and take action to ensure shipping compliance with these regulations.
- Maintain proper shipping documentation on international shipments for required length of time.
- Create and authorize standard international shipping and receiving work instructions.
- Responsible for liaisons with freight forwarders and trafficking to establish total customer satisfaction.
- Other duties as assigned.
The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed
**Required: **
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in international shipping (all international shipping).
Must have demonstrated knowledge of Free Trade Agreements.
Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
Experience working in Oracle, SAP or other supply chain software.
Experience working in ACE for international.
**Preferred: **
- Experience with domestic shipping preferred.
- Forklift, Order Picker experience preferred or willing to learn.
What STERIS Offers
We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.
*Here is just a brief overview of what we offer: *
- Market Competitive Pay
- Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added holidays
- Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Long/Short Term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Maternity & Paternal Leave
- Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs
- Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career