Job Description

Job Title: Trade Operations Contractor - 5161

Type: Contract Assignment

Start Date: 8/25 or 9/1

Duration: 6 moths to start, could extend, could go perm

Location: San Jose CA

Pay Rate: $65-$70/hour

We are seeking TWO experienced Trade Operations Contractors for a 6-month contract

Urgent start by September.

There is potential for these roles to be converted to full-time positions.

Experience Required: 3-5 years in relevant roles

Onsite training in San Jose, CA area then Remote-must work PST hours

Travel expenses for training can be reimbursed

Interview Process

1st Rd - video 30 mins

2nd Rd - video 60 mins

Responsibilities

• Manage and process classification requests for various jurisdictions
• Respond to requests from client’s customs brokers regarding shipment status
• Address FDA/entry requirements for shipments as needed
• Oversee clearing of shipments and customs processes
• Manage full trade requests, including both import and export operations
• Ensure compliance with all relevant trade and customs regulations

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Strong operational background in trade compliance
• Experience with import and export processes
• Brokerage experience (customs brokerage background)
• Ability to manage multiple trade requests simultaneously
• Experience responding to classification and shipment status inquiries
• Familiarity with FDA/entry requirements for international shipments

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Oracle Global Trade Management (not required, but a plus)
• The position involves supporting the day-to-day trade operations of a company’s global business. This is a diverse and fast-paced role in a dynamic environment that will involve technical trade analysis, stakeholder management, creative-thinking, and project ownership.
• This position requires remote and/or on-site support Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm PST (to be confirmed by client). The role is predominantly remote/hybrid.
• We prefer if they are in the Bay Area (specifically San Jose) - this location is needed for training/onboarding purposes, but also, it is close to the client’s local office, if needed.

Responsibilities:

• Working with the business to manage all international shipping requests.
• Assistance with post-entry audit
• Ensuring that all international shipments are being compliantly imported and exported.
• End-to-end management of the compliance aspects of international trade.
• Managing international shipments in global trade solutions.
• Working with a global team of trade specialists to ensure operations are working efficiently.
• Classifying goods for import and export purposes.
• Working with customs brokers to ensure goods are cleared in a timely and compliant manner.
• Understanding Other Government Reporting requests and the type of information required (i.e., FDA approval)
• Identifying the need for import and export authorizations and working with the relevant parties to obtain these authorizations.
• Assistance with preparation of export licenses and export license applications.
• Analyzing and reconciling trade data to produce reports to meet government reporting requirements.
• Building relationships with key stakeholders across Tech Giant’s business.
• Assistance with coordination of internal logistics, external manufacturers and 3PLs for datasheets, end-user letters, stamps, etc.
• Managing these relationships and acting as an ambassador for the Trade Operation’s team.
• Knowledge of SAP is not required.

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